I Can Teach My Child! - Page 171 of 258 - Activities and resources for parents of young children

Making It Rain

June 7, 2011 by Jenae — 9 Comments

Due to Big Brother's fascination (and fear) of various types of weather, I thought now would be a great time to start a new Weather Thematic Unit. We're not forecasted to receive any rain for the next couple weeks around here (which we desperately need), so perhaps our little experiment will rub off on the weather!This idea (and many others that we'll be trying) came from Weather Wiz Kids. … [ Keep reading… ]

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Filed Under: 3-5 years, Science Experiment, Weather

Have you heard of Pinterest???

June 7, 2011 by Jenae — 10 Comments

I'm typically pretty hesitant in jumping on bandwagons. But I've got to say...I'm in LOVE with Pinterest. If you're not familiar with it (which I wasn't until a couple weeks ago), it's basically an online bulletin board with pictures of all your favorite ideas/recipes/crafts/decorating, etc. When you find something online, you just click the "pin it" link in your browser (which … [ Keep reading… ]

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My favorite {healthy} lunch

June 7, 2011 by Jenae — 4 Comments

In an effort to have more energy and feel better, I'm trying to eat healthier (and exercise, though I haven't been doing very well with that lately). I even gave up my beloved Dr. Pepper...for one full week so far! We normally have a relatively healthy meal when we eat dinner at home, but lunches are another story. I usually (a) didn't eat lunch and just snacked while drinking my … [ Keep reading… ]

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Father’s Day Gift: "The Tie that Binds" Shadowbox

June 6, 2011 by Jenae — 5 Comments

Prince Charming wears a tie to work everyday. I thought this would be a cute gift for him to put in his office featuring a few of the ties he never wears! Here's what you'll need: a 10x10 shadowbox ($11.00 after using a 40% coupon), 3 ties, scrapbook paper, scissors, and a picture of your children with their Daddy (or Grandpa).I found these ties at Target in the dollar section, … [ Keep reading… ]

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Smart Projector: Product Review & Giveaway

June 6, 2011 by Jenae — 153 Comments

*This giveaway is now closed.*The Smart Projector by Smart Play is a fantastic resource for preschoolers and budding artists alike! This battery-operated, kid-proof projector comes with 5 cartridges to help children learn to write letters and draw animals. In addition to being a great tool for fine motor practice for preschoolers, it also teaches older children how to write the animal … [ Keep reading… ]

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