Category Archives: Learning through Play and Experience

Repost: Intention Deficit Disorder

I’m reposting a favorite of Scott’s (of Brick by Brick).  Thanks for the reminder, Scott.  (And while we’re on the subject of favorites, check out my latest favorite from his blog, No “Art” But Plenty of Creativity.)

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Fun Together: Dipping Valentine Treats

Mandy Ehman at Life…Your Way, is offering Valentine links all this week for you to enjoy with your families. Today, her feature is treats and crafts for kids, so I thought I’d share a fun kid-friendly treat I made with … Continue reading

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Is that Fair?

“We treat everybody the same.” It was an innocuous comment really.  Assuredly said with the best of intentions. So why did it get under my skin? Let me make a few things clear before I begin to blur the common … Continue reading

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Checking Out Preschools? Here are a Few Things to Look For…

It’s that time of year again.  Parents everywhere are standing behind one-way windows or sitting on child-sized chairs, trying to peek in on preschool classrooms and hoping to asertain whether or not it’s the right fit for their children. 

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The Secret to Potty Training…..

Whenever I start to feel guilty about the fact that I spent the majority of my Christmas vacation wearing my pajamas, I remind myself that I did in fact accomplish something very monumental, right there in my worn-out flannel bottoms … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Simple Activities for Excited Kids

You can find me over at Simple Kids, writing about a few activities that will keep those excited hands busy as the excitement of the seasons build!  Here’s a little taste:

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First Friday Q&A — Toddler Room Arrangement, Schedules, and Nap Time

(This video can also be found here.)  Great Toddler Resources: Janet Lansbury Regarding Baby

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I’m Back — With Educational Gift Guides for the Kids in Your Life

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!  Sorry for the paucity of posts last week.  It started out with puzzling technical difficulties that got straightened out right as the family time began. For some reason, I seem to … Continue reading

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