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Runners Love Boston

April 27, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Uncategorized 12 Comments

Runners Love Boston

It’s been almost two weeks since the Boston Marathon bombing.  It’s pretty clear now that the bombers’ motivation had little to nothing do with runners themselves, and everything to do with sick, blind hate.

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Read Along Series: Last Child in the Woods (Part 2)

April 18, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 8 Comments

Part 2

In Section 1 of Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv writes about our society’s apparent disconnection from nature.  After describing the deleterious effects of what he has called, Nature Deficit Disorder, he wraps up the section by pointing out, “deficit is only one side of the coin.”  In Section 2, he discussed the other side of that coin: “natural abundance”. [Read more…]

Let’s Play Birthday Party!

April 13, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Celebrate!, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 10 Comments

Every birthday is monumental in a kid’s eyes.  Even pretend ones!  “Birthday Party” is one of my favorite dramatic play themes to set up, and the kids love it too!  Melissa & Doug know a thing or two about kids, play, and birthdays, so they’re sponsoring this post as a part of their Ultimate Birthday Bash.  (They’re also hosting an amazing giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end!)

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20 Moms: Playdough Transfer and Match with Allison McDonald from No Time for Flashcards

April 9, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

I am so excited to welcome Allison McDonald from No Time for Flash Cards!  Allison is a member of 20 Moms, and having spent a few days with her last summer, I can attest that she really is as rad as you think she is.  Definitely a mom you should get to know! 

After reading Allison’s post, you can hop over to another 20 Moms blog, Peanut Blossom, and find my post.  From there you can keep following the links until you’ve come full circle.  You’re sure to find great posts, fabulous blogs, and some of the best people out there on the internets!  It’s one big party, and you’re invited!

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The Artful Parent: Jean Van’t Hul

April 8, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Create, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 5 Comments

I’ve been so excited to tell you about a new book, The Artful Parent, written by my friend Jean Van’t Hul, who you may already know from her popular blog, The Artful Parent.  This book is amazing, and so much more than just a collection of art activities!

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Learning Through Play: The Spring Bundle is Here!

April 7, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 1 Comment

**This offer has ended, but the individual resources can still be purchased from their original locations.  Click on titles below to be redirected to purchasing information.**

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Weekend Reads 3.30.13

March 30, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Uncategorized, Weekend Reads Leave a Comment

Happy Easter!  Check out this post from last year to pick up a free, printable Easter-themed emergent reader.

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Steve Spangler and the Human Beings

March 27, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Child Development & DAP, Uncategorized 10 Comments

I’ve been having some fun telling people I shared a speaking engagement with Steve Spangler over the weekend.  Technically it is true, though Steve and I never actually met.  He was the keynote speaker at an early childhood education conference where I taught one of the breakout sessions.

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Weekend Reads 3.17.13

March 17, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Uncategorized, Weekend Reads 3 Comments

I couldn’t let St. Patrick’s Day pass without a nod to my Irish side.  I’m thankful for my Brennan blood!  I’ve long loved this Irish blessing and wanted to share it with you.  (The awesome printable can be picked up from Ladybird Ln on Etsy here.) [Read more…]

Read Along Series: Last Child in the Woods (Part 1)

March 12, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 11 Comments

Richard Louv wrote Last Child in the Woods almost 8 years ago.  I first read it (actually listened to it) back in 2008, and as luck or providence would have it, I began to reread it recently on a family trip to Zion National Park.  It was the perfect backdrop for diving back into this motivating call to reconnect children (and ourselves) with nature.

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