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Fall Leaves and Gingersnaps! (Recipe at Bottom!)

October 7, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Create, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Snack Time, Uncategorized 2 Comments

We went on one of my favorite fall outings today!  Armed with a great book, some craft supplies, and a pile of snacks, we headed up the canyon near our house to explore fall in one of its best displays!

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Weekend Reads 9/25/10 – More Fall Fun!

September 25, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized, Weekend Reads 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned before how much I love fall!  It may be my favorite season!(My condolences to those of you living in less seasonal areas.  Though you can remind me how nice 70 degrees feels when I’m buried in snow for three months.)  I’ve linked before to some of my favorite fall activities, but I’ve come across some new favorites over the last little while, and wanted to share them all here!

Part of what makes fall so magical is that you know it won’t last forever!  This article at Life as Mom reminds us to take advantage of those fabulous fall traditions before it’s too late!

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Let the Seasons Move You

September 22, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Music and Movement Leave a Comment

Fall is certainly creeping in!  Celebrate the changing seasons with this music and movement activity using Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.  (I originally posted this back in December.)

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The Writing in the Salt

September 20, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 6 Comments

salt writing

My oldest son began kindergarten this year.  He is enjoying all of the “big-kid” perks of going to school like riding the bus and having recess.  But he’s also discovered that school also comes with responsibilities.  Not least of which is a list of skills to be practiced as homework, including several penmanship tasks like drawing shapes and writing letters, numbers, and his first and last name.  I don’t think my guy is the first child to react as though writing practice were akin to being kidnapped by terrorists, but there is at least one way I’ve found to get around this response. Make it fun and exciting! [Read more…]

Book Activity: Max’s Words

September 15, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience Leave a Comment

Max's Words

It’s no secret: I love to discover a great new children’s book.  While Max’s Words by Katie Banks is not actually a “new” book (it was published in 2006), it is “new to me” and I’m so glad I found it!

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Book Activity: Max's Words

September 15, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 2 Comments

Max's Words

It’s no secret: I love to discover a great new children’s book.  While Max’s Words by Katie Banks is not actually a “new” book (it was published in 2006), it is “new to me” and I’m so glad I found it!

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Up, Up, and Away! Superhero Capes for Preschoolers!

September 13, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience 6 Comments

While I’m working on some exciting new things, here’s a revisit to an old post originally posted February 25, 2009!

dscn1253If you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive, no-sew way to create capes for your super-preschooler, look no further!  No super powers are required here, just fabric, self-adhesive Velcro tabs, and scissors!

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The Best Books are Ageless

September 8, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 11 Comments

About seven years ago, as a first grade teacher, I attended a workshop featuring Dr. Jean Feldman.  There were many things she shared that influenced me as a teacher, but there was one thing she said that I have thought back on many times: [Read more…]

Fill it Up! Soapy, Sudsy, Sensory Fun!

September 7, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience 3 Comments

It’s often surprising how the simplest activities will keep kids engaged for the longest time!  Such is the case with this simple sensory activity!  Simple supplies and preparation, but the kiddos just love it!

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Weekend Reads

September 4, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized, Weekend Reads Leave a Comment

I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend!  Here are few gems you might want to check out when you find the time to sit back and take in some great reads!

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