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Brain Development: The Early Years Matter!

June 3, 2011 by Jenae — 7 Comments

Guest Post by SarahA common thought shared about teaching, parenting, or caring for young children is: It may not be the most intellectually stimulating job but it is full of love and fun.Thankfully our job is full of love and fun but it doesn't get as much credit as it deserves in the other department. You know what I mean right? How this job isn't viewed by everyone as uber serious, … [ Keep reading… ]

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Toddler Time: Big Bead Threading for Little Fingers

June 2, 2011 by Jenae — 8 Comments

I admit it...I'm double-dipping. Remember the caterpillar counting activity I posted? Well, I'm repurposing that for an activity with Little Brother as well. The pieces of the pool noodle serve as really large beads. And what's an excellent fine-motor activity for toddlers??? Threading beads! Here's what you'll need: a foam pool noodle, a sharp knife, and … [ Keep reading… ]

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Filed Under: 1-2 Years, Fine Motor, Toddler Time

The Little Squeegy Bug {Book & Activity}

June 2, 2011 by Jenae — 2 Comments

We stumbled upon this adorable fable at our local library. Big Brother has wanted to read it over and over and over again! The story starts out with the little squeegy bug, who was having trouble finding his place in the world. He meets a bumblebee and desperately wants beautiful silver wings and a stinger. The bumblebee tells him he must climb to the top of the cattail to … [ Keep reading… ]

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Filed Under: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, Bugs, Language Development

Stained Glass Butterfly

June 1, 2011 by Jenae — 9 Comments

This craft sorta happened on accident. It is a combination of a leftover tie-dyed coffee filter from this post and the Bob & Larry Stained Glass. But boy, am I glad we stumbled upon it! I would like a few more to adorn my kitchen window because it truly is beautiful. Here's what you'll need: coffee filters, markers, spray bottle with water, black piece of construction paper, … [ Keep reading… ]

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Filed Under: 2-3 years, 3-5 years, Bugs, Crafts, Fine Motor

Butterfly Quesadillas

May 31, 2011 by Jenae — 6 Comments

I'm typically not one to make food fun. To be brutally honest, by lunchtime I am exhausted (especially since LB isn't taking a morning nap anymore) and typically can't muster enough creative juices to do anything but slap some food on a plate and give it to the boys. But I happened to remember seeing this idea for butterfly grilled cheese last year and quickly adapted it to my picky … [ Keep reading… ]

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