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PAHM Art Challenge
We are traveling over Christmas break and have a long plane ride ahead of us. We are having a little Christmas at home before we leave. We wanted to give our girls some things they could use on the trip. [...]
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Jungle Jumparoo Giveaway!!
We posted a few videos last week on our Facebook wall for the Jungle Jumparoo. Because it was such a huge hit, we decided to give one away to our readers! You can see how to enter at the bottom [...]
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Zike Z150 Review
We’ve been a fan of the Zike for over a year now, and recently had the opportunity to review the z150. Zike LLC is a revolutionary company with a passion for creating the next generation of revolutionary, new, human [...]
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Back to School Blues: 8 Ways to Stay Connected.
Summer is ending and it’s that dreaded time of year when our children head back to school. We are going to miss our littles dearly! Here are 8 ways that we stay connected. 1. Necklace/Bracelet My 6 year old [...]
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Scratch Off Fun
I was walking around a local gift shop last week and came across some scratch off note cards. When I saw the price tag it was way more than I wanted to spend. I knew it would be an easy [...]
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Art Tray – CD Creations
Art has always been a huge part of our lives. An art space was the first thing that went into our playroom and it continues to be the number one activity of choice. A big chunk of our playroom is [...]
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Push Light Play
WHAT YOU NEED: Push Lights: I purchased these at Walmart in a pack of 4 for $4.00. I bought 3 packs and they do NOT come with batteries. Each light requires 3 AA batteries. They also have push lights at [...]
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Mini Materials – A Review
In the Reggio philosophy, the materials we choose reflect how we think about children. We like to choose materials that are real, natural, and aesthetically pleasing. We like to choose materials that inspire children to want to play; and just [...]
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DIY Bread Box Oven
In my classroom last year, the kitchen area got zero play. When I noticed tumbleweeds blowing across that area of the room, I decided to remove the massive kitchen furniture and create a new space. As the new school year [...]
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Loose Parts Collage
The theory of “loose parts” was first introduced by architect Simon Nicholson in the 1970s. It’s recently become a buzz word from child development experts and those who advocate for the developmentally appropriate practice of play in preschool. The [...]