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Weekend Reads 3.20.15

March 20, 2015 by notjustcute Filed Under: Weekend Reads Leave a Comment

budsWelcome Spring!

Articles:

(Some of the most popular posts from my Facebook feed this week!)

Try Kindness First {Steady Mom}

“Think back to a time when you were feeling your most fragile and vulnerable–has harshness ever helped you smooth over inner rough places?”

The Vital Importance of a Strong Foundation {Not Just Cute}

One from my own archives: It’s not “just” play, and it’s not “just” art, and it’s not “just” story time. This is the essence of everything I write about at Not Just Cute.  “Learning foundations are built through play and experience. And we can’t afford to skip that. A push-down curriculum isn’t helping kids to get ahead, it’s simply ignoring the critical role of the foundation.”

The Disturbing Transformation of Kindergarten {Stamford Advocate}

“…They are hyper-focused on how students perform, but they ignore how students learn.”

The Most Important Parenting Lesson from Oscar Nominee ‘Boyhood’ {Huffington Post}

“It has nothing to do with the plot.  It’s the editing that matters.”

Activities:

(Awesome ideas you’ll find on my Pinterest Boards!)

DIY Portable Lego Kit with 24 Free Printable Activity Cards {Fun at Home with Kids}

What a perfect little box to have stashed in your purse or car for unexpected (or expected!) waits!

50+ Alphabet Activities for Kids {No Time for Flash Cards}

Make the learning the alphabet a hands-on experience!

Painted Branch Collaborative Art {Art Bar Blog}

So simple, but stunning!  Great collaborative art activity for a preschool or even toddler class!  So many cool ways to display it!

Outdoor Easel {Fantastic Fun and Learning}

OK. Once the house is finished, this is the next thing my husband needs to build for me!  ;0)

The Boy Who Spoke to the EarthThis fabulous book on Kickstarter is so close to meeting some awesome benchmarks!  Find out more about their project and how to get a copy for yourself!

Enjoy Your Weekend!

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