Category Archives: Toddler

ABC’s of Storytelling… U- Z

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Here we are… day 5 of the ABC’s of Storytelling series. I hope you are walking away with some new information and feel prepared to make make storytelling a part of your playtime. If you are new to A …… … Continue reading

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ABC’s of Storytelling… K – O

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We have now reached day 3 of the ABCs of Storytelling. YEAH! Have you learned a lot so far? I know writing this has stirred my brain and rekindled the storytelling flame around here. I hope the same is …… Read … Continue reading

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ABCs of Storytelling… F – J

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Today is part 2 of the ABCs of Storytelling. Yesterday I covered A -E, today we are on to F-J. Once you’ve soaked up all these great storytelling tips make sure to follow the links at the bottom of the … Continue reading

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ABC’s of Storytelling… A – E

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Today and for the rest of this week I am sharing something FANTASTIC with you. This Reading Mama has put together an ABC Series that is going to give you a ton of information to get 2013 started off …… … Continue reading

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Edward the Emu…Animal Charades (DIY games for kids)

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This post originally appeared February 2012. “Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo.  There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do.”  I could recite the entire story to you right here and …… Read more [...]

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5 ways to inspire creativity through the holidays

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Creativity is one of the most important skills a person can have.  Giving our kids a creative start will open doors that we can’t even imagine. As author of Raising a Creative Kid: Simple Strategies …… Read more [...]

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Camping Treat for Kids and Adults

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 As I told you yesterday, we went camping over the weekend. YEAH! It was one of the those perfect camping trips that is a mixture of relaxation and fun. The kids kept themselves busy hunting snakes (only …… Read more … Continue reading

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9 ways to Support SIBLING Cooperation

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Sibling cooperation may seem like a distant dream, but it doesn’t have to be. Use these 9 tricks and techniques to help inspire a sibling love that will make everyone smile. Encourage team work. Use …… Read more [...]

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reading to active kids

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 Last week a reader asked me about reading to active kids.  What a great question, and one I know a lot of parents would like answered. “I have a question about your experience with books. My son has …… Read … Continue reading

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easing sensitive kids into sensory play

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Last week a reader asked me a question about sensory play that I didn’t have an answer to.  YIKES.  Luckily I have no problem admitting that I don’t know everything (don’t tell Hubs). :) I quickly brought …… Read more … Continue reading

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easy and fun pretend play…

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I have a little surprise for you… are you excited?  Do you remember Ali from At Home with Ali?  She was here a couple of weeks ago sharing her Eiffel Tower.  Well we have been working on putting something …… … Continue reading

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SPRING Homemade Play Dough

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As promised here is my contribution to the Busy Bag Party.  We love homemade play dough and we love spring.  So why not combine the two? Spring Homemade Play Dough I picked up all the ingredients I …… Read more [...]

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Busy Bag Fun

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Have you heard of a busy bag party?  I had never heard of such a thing until I was invited to one.  Wow, was I missing out!  As it turns out busy bag parties are a lesson planning mama’s dream … Continue reading

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