May 24, 2011

Winnie the Pooh Play Dates, Lesson Plans, or Birthday Party Ideas

Winnie the Pooh Play Dates, Lesson Plans, or Birthday Party Ideas
Snacks, Crafts, Games and Playtime Fun

Both working and stay at home mothers are constantly looking for play date ideas, so why not base them on some of our children’s favorite characters. Winnie the Pooh is a beloved character from books, movies and television, and I admit to still owning the “Tigger” I had as a child. Why not combine your need for play date ideas for home, group or even the use these ideas for the classroom with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too?

Winnie the Pooh Snacks
Winnie the Pooh Printables
Winnie the Pooh Games
Winnie the Pooh Crafts
Winnie the Pooh Books and Movies

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May 24, 2011

Tips for Parents to Prevent Bottle-Bomb Injuries: Damages and Consequences

With summer approaching, kids and teens may be looking for creative, but not very smart ways of “entertaining” each other.  Watching things blow up could be one of the ways they try- and you should make sure they avoid.

Several months ago emails circulated warning of bottle bombs left in people’s yards that would explode, often as someone was picking it up thinking it was garbage left on the lawn. Many thought this was simply a hoax, or another form of email spam. However, it is all too true and all too dangerous. However, the bottle-bomb fad doesn’t stop there.

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May 20, 2011

How to Balance Down Time and Activities for Your Child

With summer approaching this may seem harder to do that it appears. . . .

No matter where you live, you want to give your child as many educational and entertaining opportunities as possible. In my area of Houston the opportunities for children are limited only by the amount of money you are willing to spend, and with so many opportunities both free and for cost, it is hard to limit your time away from home. How often has a parent caught his or her self saying, “I want them to have everything that I didn’t have”? And in my case I want them to have the opportunity to do so many of the things I wished I could have done with my older children, but was unable to do to circumstances beyond my control. But is that really what’s best for our children. Continue reading How to Balance Down Time and Activities for Your Children

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May 20, 2011

Avoid summer brain drain and learning loss

Did you know that according to a Johns Hopkins study regarding summer learning loss that students can have on an average 2 months or more of learning loss during their summer vacation? “Two-thirds of the ninth grade achievement gap can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities during the elementary school years,” according to Summer Learning Loss.org.

Expert Advice for Parents on Avoiding Brain Drain and Summer Learning Loss

Free and frugal family time tips that can avoid summer brain drain and learning loss

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May 15, 2011

Hosting a Game Night Party

Whether you’re looking for a fun kid’s party idea for Memorial Day weekend for an “end of the school year” celebration, a board game party is a fun and easy party where everybody wins! Get Tips for Hosting a Game Board Party here.

P.S. Apples to Apples was the hands down favorite game at our last game night party.

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May 15, 2011

Paper Doily Crafts

I was recently asked by several teachers, “just what can we make with all those doilies left over from the Mother’s Day tea?” I have a few fun crafts ideas that I shared here in Preschoolers Recycle: Paper Doily Crafts. Enjoy!

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May 14, 2011

Tips for Toddler Triumphs: Building Self Confidence

C 2011 Lisa Carey

Tips for Toddler Triumphs: Building Self Confidence

All by myself” are words of joy to parents for many reasons. This means our children are ready to assert their independence, complete tasks on their own and become their own person. It means that they are already exhibiting the first seeds of self-confidence, seeds that as parents we need to nurture and help to grow. But how can we build self-confidence in such young children who often need a lot more help than they are willing to accept? These 10 tips can help to begin building self-esteem and confidence skills in toddlers, skills that they will need as they grow to be teens and adults.   You’ve got to . . . . Continue reading Tips for Toddler Triumphs: Building Self Confidence for tips on encouraging and building self- confidence

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May 13, 2011

Best Websites for Down’s syndrome support

Whether you’re a new parent or a parent with lots of experience, there are many resources available for parents with children with Down’s syndrome and fortunately many of them are available for free on line. Find Support & Information for Parents with Children with Down’s Syndrome here.

 

 

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May 12, 2011

Rodeo Themed Easy Crafts for the Preschooler

C 2011 Lisa Carey

Rodeo Themed Easy Crafts for the Preschooler

Some of the best crafts, especially for those in the 3-6 age group, include creative play. During the Houston Livestock and Rodeo show you will see everything from 2 year olds sporting cowboy hats to men wearing cowboy hats and spurs. Some of our most popular creative play crafts are based on this family friendly event.
Corral those critters craft for 3-year-olds.

Keep those animals corralled with this easy-to-make fence. All you need is air dry clay, craft sticks, brown paint, paint sponges and a selection of rodeo, ranch and farm animals.

Creative cowgirl hat craft.

Get 3-year-old cowgirl dressed to impress at the rodeo.

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Inventive vest.

There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is “Woody.”

Prickly cactus craft.

If you like to keep it short, sweet and to the “point,” . . . Continue reading Rodeo Themed Easy Crafts for the Preschooler

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May 10, 2011

Resource for finding creative and educational play choices

It’s hard to know just what toys you can find that are age appropriate, encourage imaginative and educational play, and are recommended by other parents, grandparents, or educators.  Viewpoints.com is an online community where you can learn about different toys and products for your child and make informed creative play choices.  Check it out.

 

 

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