Santa baby, welcome to my kitchen! With all of the holiday parties coming up, I am always looking for fun but easy Christmas themed desserts to bring. I also love that my kids enjoy making fun stuff like this. These Santa cupcakes are perfect to bring to your child’s school or any holiday event you are attending this season. INGREDIENTS…
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STEM for Young Learners 2019 Gift Guide STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM gives children chances to investigate an idea in a variety of settings. It also teaches children logic, problem solving, team work and using creativity. These products are perfect to engage and grow…
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Have you ever made a tree of thankfulness? I love discussing everything we are thankful for all year, but especially during the month of November. As an early childhood educator, I have always felt that this is the perfect focus when staying developmentally appropriate for what young children are able to understand when it comes to understanding Thanksgiving. Today we…
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2019 Guide to The PERFECT Small Gifts for KIDS These small gifts for kids are absolutely perfect for stocking stuffers this holiday. They will provide hours of fun and won’t break the bank! Cutetitos Cutetitos are adorable stuffed animals wrapped in burrito blankets! Unroll the burrito to reveal your new pet and all their traits. Each Cutetito has it’s own…
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Kid’s Cooking Activity: Making Turkey Oreos For a Thanksgiving Snack You kids will love this Thanksgiving snack! There may be stress involved when stuffing the actual Thanksgiving bird, but this fun kid’s cooking activity is sure to bring enjoyment and laughter to your kitchen this Thanksgiving. You had me at minimal ingredients, super simple and totally FUN. Grab the list…
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We are excited to share with you 10 Thanksgiving Crafts Kids Will Love today. Most of these crafts can be made with materials you already have in limited time. So fun! Happy crafting. PUPPET How cute is this turkey puppet? This can be easily made in any classroom or at home. Source: Hugs Are Fun 2. Cup Turkey Learn how…
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Does Halloween make you batty? We have the perfect activity to do with your kids or class. Super easy, fun and a yummy treat to eat later. These are perfect to pass out to friends too. Supplies: Little Debbie Brownies (enough for your child’s class) 1 piece of spare paper Pen or pencil Scissors Black crafting foam or construction paper…
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What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements using small muscles in the fingers, hands and forearms. Examples include cutting, buttoning, carrying small objects, eating, etc. Strengthening these skills leads to the highest form of fine motor skills which is handwriting. In the early childhood classroom (and even sooner), it’s important to provide a…
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No one told me When I started teaching, no one told me how to find balance. No one told me how to teach from abundance. The goal was to understand the curriculum and teach the children. I soon realized that there were a million missing pieces in what I thought my job was. I did my best, chasing my tail,…
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Handwriting is the highest level of fine motor skills for a young learner and more and more children are struggling to develop good fine motor skills. This is why teaching children print and cursive handwriting is incredibly important. If you are looking for ideas to help with fine motor before handwriting, click here. The Importance of Handwriting Did you know…
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Doesn’t it seem like kids are just destined to lose their belongings? School lost and found bins all over the country are typically chock full of shirts, shoes, and more just a few weeks into school year, all because kids keep losing things. Often these items are never claimed, and the items are never returned to their owner. Luckily, there…
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As an educator, I have heard all of the buzz words throughout my career. This month in The Kindergarten Collaborative, we did some deep dive learning all about Growth Mindset and this is one coined phrase I will definitely hold on to. So, what is growth mindset? Growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and our intelligence can…
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The Montessori Toddler As an educator, I am always seeking to create fun learning experiences for my children. Creating a Montessori environment for our toddler at home and making it part of our daily routine is important to me. I was thrilled to find a Montessori toy curriculum that could be delivered every three months right to our doorstep. When…
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