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Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
October 9, 2014
Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old's. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try more difficult patterns by creating…
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How to Make Sparkly Gold Slime
September 29, 2014
We had some leftover supplies after making our gold playdough, so we decided to attempt some gold slime. It's shiny, sparkly, and super stretchy! The boys like to stretch it…
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Farm Sensory Play Activity for Preschoolers
September 28, 2014
Create a farm sensory bin with a corn silo that really loads a tractor! Fall (and spring) are such fun times to learn about farms. We have had fun this…
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Swinging Nerf Targets
September 21, 2014
Plastic cups make awesome Nerf targets, and when the cups are swinging, they're even more fun! We have LOTS of random PVC pipe pieces in our house and garage from…
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Alphabet Bingo Game
September 18, 2014
Here's a fun game that is perfect for preschool or kindergarten - Alphabet Bingo! Add in a fun snack as a prize for people who get a bingo, and you…
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Going Beyond "Just Ignore It:" Strategies for Handling Sibling Fighting
September 7, 2014
"MOM! Make him get out of my chair!" "It's my turn to be in this chair!" "No it's not! You were in it last time! Today is my turn!" "You're…
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Tin Foil River Outdoor Water Play
August 7, 2014
One of the very first things I pinned on Pinterest was a tin foil river. I have often wondered if this activity would actually be worth it. Does this actually…
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Simple Boredom Busters for Summer Afternoons
June 17, 2014
There's nothing like a lazy summer afternoon... Lemonade and a good book on the front porch, playing in the sprinkler, riding bikes to the ice cream shop... Okay, we don't…
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Wooden Peg Ninja Craft (And Play Ideas to Go With Them)
April 10, 2014
These wooden peg ninjas were such a fun craft to make! I've been on a crafting kick lately since I've been forced to slow down and do more sitting. I…
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Do kids need crafts and activities? Finding balance and reality in a Pinterest-perfect world
April 3, 2014
This week, an article has been circulating through Facebook and other social media called "I'm Done Making My Kid's Childhood Magical." This article has created quite a stir. The author's…
