Family Resources
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Raising a Confident Child :)
Confident Kids:
It takes a lot to be a little kid and it also takes confidence to be one! Whether starting in a new school, getting a new sibling, or playing in his or her first big game, children face a lot of the unknown!
I think parents naturally want to bring up their kids with a positive, can-do attitude. This is so that they’ll be more likely to take on new challenges and over time believe… Read More -
Reading Readiness Apps
Remember that print referencing blog I posted a couple weeks ago? If you don’t, you should go back and read it..just saying
Basically it talks about awareness of print while reading and how it helps children learn basic reading skills.
AND IT IS SO EASY.
And for those of us with “iPhonesia” it can be even easier! I know so many moms {and nannies} with folders and folders of apps on iPads and … Read More -
DIY Father’s Day Idea
Daddy I Love You
for all that you do.
I’ll kiss you and hug you
‘Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
to teach you to play
So smile ’cause I love you
On this Father’s Day!!
When we think of our dad, we often think of how he spoils us and keeps us giggling and smiling all day long! Daddies are special to us and we want to give them a little keep-sake to keep them smiling all day … Read More -
Growing Pains
My nephew wakes up crying in the middle of the night complaining that his poor legs are hurting. I tried to rub them and soothe him as much as I could, but I was uncertain about whether or not to give him any medication for it.
Doesn’t this sound familiar? My nephew was probably experiencing growing pains. I read in an article that this is a normal occurrence in about 25% to 40% of children. They… Read More -
Summer Travel Ideas/Tips
Summer is sneaking up quicker than we all can believe….and what is everyone’s favorite summer activity…? Vacations! Beaches, lakes and family fun! This blog will be a bit different than an actual project. I am going to talk about some pretty nifty ideas for traveling whether you’re in the car or on a plane.
Sticker Books:
Bring Construction paper and sticker books and let them go… Read More
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I Love the 90′s
I love the 90′s.
Like, it’s my favorite decade. It helps that was the era I grew up in, but who wouldn’t love the era of boy bands (*NSYNC, preferably), Friends, and Nintendo 64? Although boy bands are something I greatly miss and in my head will be immortalized forever, I don’t think the rest of the world feels that way BUT I do think that many other parents and teachers could agree that ther… Read More -
Taming Temper Tantrums
Parents anticipate temper tantrums from 2-year-olds, but angry outbursts don’t necessarily stop after the toddler years. Older kids sometimes have a difficult time controlling their anger and frustration, too.
Some children only lose their cool every now and then. But others seem to have a more difficult time when things don’t go their way. Kids who tend to have strong reactions by nature … Read More
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Mother’s Day Blossoms
Mother’s Day is a day to remind our mommies just how much we appreciate every little thing they do for us. A time for them to relax and take the day slowly. Enjoy the little things in life.
This project is just a little something to lay out on the kitchen table for our mommies to enjoy. Older siblings or dads can help us with this project.Materials:
scrap paper (about 5-8 different p… Read More
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Print Referencing & Your Preschooler
One of my great friends, Leah, is a speech and hearing science major at U of A {I try not to hold that against her being a Sun Devil fan myself
} Kidding! U of A is a great school! Next fall she is moving on to the University of Washington for her Masters in speech and hearing. Selfishly sad, but excited for her nonetheless. Now, you may be thinking, “why is Miss Kristin telling me all these de… Read More -
Ouch!! Why is my toddler biting?
I feel that this is such relevant topic in preschools, at home, and at school! Back in 2011, our former director Olivia blogged about biting. She touched on why kids do it and what to do when your child bites! As an infant room teacher and a neighbor to the toddler’s room I have witnessed and helped the injured of those who get bit!
However, it is a very common situation that happens a… Read More
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