Happy 4th of July weekend! Even though it’s a holiday weekend, I do have some housekeeping to do, and that includes here on the site. As happy as it makes me to have so many of you reading via email, my host’s server isn’t quite as happy. For those who have been recieving emailed posts sent from my address (amanda@notjustcute.com), you will need to update your subscription before you can receive any more posts.
Weekend Reads 6/25/11
While I had a great week away with my husband, I came back to find some wonderful reads to catch up on. Here are just a few of my favorites:
Weekend Reads 6.18.11 (And a Little Motivation)
I had to share this viral video in case you’re in need of a little pep talk this weekend. (You can also watch on YouTube here.)
Articles:
Getting Organized for an Intentional Summer {Simple Mom}
Books that Inspire Children to Explore Nature {Playful Learning}
Role Play in Early Years Setting {Teach Preschool}
How to Know if Your Child’s Langauge Development is Typical* {Modern Parents Messy Kids}
*This info as at the bottom of a great Language Learning Resource Guide. If you’ve already read it, this portion is a new addition. If you haven’t, it’s well worth the extra read!
Activities:
Comic Strips {Paint Cut Paste}
Rock Candy Experiment{TinkerLab}
Getting Little Bodies Moving When it’s Too Cold (or Hot) Outdoors {Childhood 101}
Animal Mix Up Legos {I Can Teach My Child}
Enjoy your weekend! (And maybe get out there for a bike ride!) [Read more…]
Weekend Reads 6.11.11
Articles:
A Paradox? Or a Genuine Contradiction {Taking Note by John Merrow}
Mathematical Pattern Hunters {NAEYC}
Patricia Kuhl: The Linguistic Genius of Babies {TED Talks}
Activities:
Introducing Playopedia {Childhood 101}
101 Ways to Embrace Summer {Organizing Your Way}
Squishy Circuits {Brick by Brick}
CD Hovercraft {The Chocolate Muffin Tree} [Read more…]
Weekend Reads 6.4.11
Weekend Reads 5.28.11 and Paying It Forward
My life has been blessed in so many ways and by so many people. I’ve been thinking for a while now that I want to do my part to pay some of that forward by opening up the opportunity for charitable causes to connect with people here at Not Just Cute. I’m really happy that the first person I get to help with this platform is someone from whom I’ve received so much love and support, it’s almost more like a “pay back” than a “pay forward”.
Trine has been a dear friend of mine for over a decade. She is an amazing woman who has been there for me through some of life’s most challenging and most rewarding moments. She and her fantastic husband, Aaron have recently started the adoption process. Since the key to adoption is connecting birth parents and adoptive parents, I wanted to share the link to Trine and Aaron’s adoption blog so that anyone who feels prompted to do so, can help in this process. You can read about Trine and Aaron’s family here. (Be sure to check out the Say Cheese tab, I think it’s my favorite!)
Weekend Reads 5.21.11
Articles:
Keeping Calm When You Want to Explode {The Twin Coach}
Fast-Tracking to Kindergarten? {New York Times}
Raising Boys Who Want to Read {No Time For Flashcards}
(And be sure to read the article Allison links to: Boys Don’t Read Except When They Do)
Activities:
Daddy Camp: Make Your Own Gummy Candy {Pink and Green Mama}
Dry Ice Experiment {Tinker Lab}
Bug Books {Mommy and Me Book Club}
Have a Great Weekend!
Top photo by frank8. [Read more…]
Weekend Reads 5.14.11
Weekend Reads 5.7.11
Experimenting with Texture: Homemade Paintbrushes and Texture Tools {Pink and Green Mama}
Mini Snap Painting {Irresistable Ideas for Play Based Learning}
Marble Race Track from a Pool Noodle! {Serving Pink Lemonade}
Addictive Summer Reading Lists for Kids of All Ages {Make and Takes}
It’s Not Developmentally Appropriate, So What? {BAM! Radio}
Here’s my Mother’s Day Confession from last year.
Enjoy your weekend!
Top photo by John Nyberg. [Read more…]
Weekend Reads 4.30.11
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