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July 19, 2024

Source: Busy Toddler Sometimes with early childhood, we get in such a rush to teach reading, writing, and math that unwittingly forget there are some incredibly important life long skills kids need to develop too…and that they need just as much help…...

Ice Cream Sensory Bin

July 19, 2024

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Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer’s day? On second thought- I love it any time of the year, and I’m pretty sure my kids do too! I can remember the look of pure satisfaction…...

BOOK: Rainbow Stew

July 19, 2024

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Author: Cathryn Falwell The sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew. Read Cathryn Falwell’s book!...

Cookie Counting Mats

July 19, 2024

Activity, Newsletter

Source: Planning Playtime We love a good snacktivity! Add some dramatic play to this counting activity with a mini baking sheet and serve the monster the correct number of cookies. Read more on Planning Playtime!...

Donut Sprinkles Counting

July 19, 2024

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Source: Planning Playtime This activity is a perfect combination of counting, color sorting, and fine motor practice. Roll out your doughnut and add the sprinkles to match the card. Read more on Planning Playtime!...

Measure, Count and Stir Sensory Bin

July 19, 2024

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Source: Planning Playtime Colored rice makes play and learning even better. Practice counting by following the recipe card to create your yummy treat! Perfect for a sensory bin. Read more on Planning Playtime!...

Cupcake Dot Counting

July 19, 2024

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Source: Planning Playtime How cute are these cupcakes? Set up a baking shop for dramatic play and match the cupcakes to the dots. Read more on Planning Playtime!...

SONG: Hokey Pokey (Fruit & Veggie)

July 19, 2024

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Source: Learning Station Music This is a is a fun action, dance song for children. It promotes healthy food choices through music and movement. This is a great video to include in your theme or curriculum on health, fitness and nutrition. Watch…...

July 19, 2024

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Source: Medical Xpress Physical activity is important for children; it supports improved health, development and sleep. However, children in the early years (from birth to age 5) with disabilities are consistently underrepresented in national monitoring, and are subsequently excluded from intervention efforts…...

July 19, 2024

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Source: Medical Xpress A team of psychologists and mental health specialists affiliated with several institutions in Denmark, working with a colleague from the U.K., has found that reducing screen time for children to just three hours per week can result in significant…...