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Pretend Play Veterinarian
Any age can pretend play animal hospital doctor or veterinarian. Use your love for animals and let my 3 p’s of pretend play — props, plan and play — guide your make-believe time into a delightful journey of imagination. Props: – stuffed animals – pillows and blankets – band-aids of all sizes – doctor’s kit […]
On your mark, get set, go . . . to school
Alarm clock. Check. Coffee stockpile. Check. Slippers for walk across street to bus. Check. School supplies. . . dang. Not check. It’s all you these first days of school. But, get enough systems in place and you’ll be able to hand off responsibility to your child. You’ll just need to have a system and do […]
DIY Paper Dolls
Our talented ten year old neighbor, Gia, is the best mother’s and babysitter! She brings toys and thinks of new activities to do with my four year old while I’m working or teaching. Last week, after writing class, I wandered over to the dining room table to see what they’d been doing. I found them […]
Fun With Bubbles – Make Your Own Solution & Wands
Writers and scientists observe. Watch. Learn. Describe. Experiment. Help your child be both scientist and writer while enjoying the playfulness of bubbles. Best Bubble Solution 1 cup water 2 Tablespoons dish soap Make your homemade solution compare with a store bought solution. Which make the longest, biggest, bubbles? Write down all observations. Best Bubble Wands […]
Games for the Car With Paper and Pencil
If you’re like me, you and your kids are in the car a lot. This summer, you might be traveling by car on vacation. Whether on a road trip, in a restaurant, or inside on a rainy day. . . here are a few fun ideas your kids can do with a pencil and […]
Deck of cards for math fun
What can you do with a deck of cards? Lots. Some of them even involve learning. Here are a few I like. 2 – 5 year olds: GO FISH – Learning your numbers takes practice. Take out the 9, Ace, King, Queen, and Jesters. Play like regular Go Fish but with numbers. “Do you have […]