Play to Know, Play to Grow

I am a parent and early childhood educator that realizes that being a parent is the most important job you'll ever have! In our fast-paced world, you've got to make the most of time spent with your little ones. Please use and share the ideas presented here to provide plenty of real-life, hands-on experiences. Your children will be learning without realizing they are "being taught" because they are having FUN!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

10 Second Tip

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Repurpose a glass jar by painting it in sections with Mod Podge (or watered down white glue) and sticking on colored tissue pieces. C made ...
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Saturday, January 9, 2010

10 Second Tip

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Try counting the house. A clipboard makes this learning activity officially fun! Count The House PDF
Friday, January 8, 2010

10 Second Tip

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Tape markers to toy cars and they become cars that drive and draw! It's even more fun when the paper stretches out long like a highway....
Thursday, January 7, 2010

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The plastic lids from coffee cans are great reusable paint palettes. Save up enough milk caps or juice can lids and with two sheets of the s...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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Allow children to take breaks. Heck, plan for it! If you sense a meltdown coming on, it's possible that a light snack or change of pac...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010

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Every success has a journey behind it. Challenge yourself to go beyond praising the moment your child succeeds to recognizing the steps it ...
Monday, January 4, 2010

10 Second Tip

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Create a list with your child of that which makes you happy, be it places or people or experiences. If it brings joy, record it and pop it ...
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"So start one" they said. And I did. And it was easy as the words came to me asking to stay over. So I brewed a pot of coffee, made the bed with crisp white sheets and tight corners, fluffed the pillow and adorned it with a little mint. Welcome words! Please visit anytime, for now you have a place to sleep.
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