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The Best Ocean Books for Kids

Lauren Vaughan — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:31:07 +0000

Ocean books for kids are the perfect way to learn about one of the most amazing parts of our world, and it’s a great way for children who aren’t near an ocean to bring it alive to them. If you are looking for even more great books, see our full list of best preschool books.View Post

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Themed Sensory Bottles that are Simple and Beautiful

Editor — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:00:24 +0000

These themed sensory bottles are sure to be mesmerizing and calming, any time of year. We know that sensory play is so important for a child’s development. This starts with babies, who are learning about the world while their senses are developing. Sensory exploration can help children discover, examine, and even categorize Sensory bottles areView Post

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The Amazing Benefits of Forest School

Linda McGurk — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:00:34 +0000

The practice of immersing children in nature from an early age has long been popular in the Scandinavian countries, not the least through the tradition of “forest schooling.” Now the concept of learning in nature is finally starting to catch on in the U.S. And with good reason – for young children, the benefits ofView Post

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Spring Sensory Bottle

Katie T. Christiansen — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:00:42 +0000

I’m a bit of a sensory bottle addict, and right now I can’t get enough of this beautiful spring sensory bottle! It’s incredibly versatile and easy to make. If sensory bottles are new to you, check out my top tips for how to make a perfect sensory bottle. Related: Spring Preschool Themes One of myView Post

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20 Fun Spider Facts for Preschoolers

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:44:22 +0000

Spiders are a great topic to learn about for kids, especially since they are all around us. I’ve put together 20 fun spider facts for preschoolers and kids. Many of the photographs of the spiders in this post were taken at The Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, CO. And yes, my little guy did hold aView Post

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DIY Bug Collection

Katie T. Christiansen — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:52:39 +0000

This is another wonderful post from Marta*. I asked her to share with us her fascinating bug collection. These are definitely a great asset to teaching children about the parts of bugs as well as helping overcome a fear of bugs. So here it is, a step by step tutorial on how to make aView Post

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A Must Have Bug Book Freebie

Katie T. Christiansen — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:00:58 +0000

I must admit that I have been super excited to publish this post! It is not always easy to find a GREAT book with insects and bugs for preschoolers. Well now here is a fantastic bug book for you to add to your book collection, and it is completely free! This wonderful resource is broughtView Post

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