Welcome 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)
This 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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