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Jun 29, 2023

Pink is For Everybody

We have been reading books Pink is for Everyone, Pink is for Boys, & Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone. These inclusive books emphasize...

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Jun 27, 2023

Color Theory Outdoor Water Play

Color theory and water play is one of the best ways to explore color. It comes so naturally to children to play and explore with water....

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Jun 26, 2023

All Kinds of Planes Small World Play

We loved the book All Kinds of Cars by Carl Johanson which is a fantastic whacky filled visual collection of cars, so naturally All Kinds...

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Jun 24, 2023

Cardboard Roadway with Magic Drawing Cars

Magic Drawing Cars inspired by Meredith of @homegrownfriends book Art Play! is simply taping on a marker, crayon, chalk, or tempera...

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Jun 23, 2023

3 Ways to do Process Art with Transportation

Little children LOVE all things that go! To continue exploring transportation we invited the children to explore process art with three...

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Jun 22, 2023

Diggersaurs Dig Pit

After reading our new favorite Diggersaurs book by Michael Whaite, we added dinosaurs to our outdoor dig pit to make the story come to...

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Jun 21, 2023

Invitation to Create a Freedom Flag

Juneteenth, is a holiday that celebrates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Today we read the story A Flag...

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Jun 20, 2023

Tricycle Action Art

Did you know that riding a tricycle is a rite of passage for most children in the early years? When young children ride a tricycle they...

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Jun 15, 2023

Workin' at the Car Wash

With the weather getting warmer, an all time favorite around here is workin' at the car wash! This has been a staple at our centers and...

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Jun 14, 2023

Andy Warhol Invitations Three Ways

Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time. He ventured into a wide variety of art forms, including...

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Jun 13, 2023

Whatsit Light Table Exploration

Ever since we added the #gifted Whatsit to our playroom, the possibilities have been endless. With the ability to be rearranged in so...

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Jun 5, 2023

The Importance of Flexible Seating in the Classroom

In today’s classrooms, continuing to make changes that will create the best learning environment in order for children to feel welcomed,...

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Jun 2, 2023

Little Mermaid Small World Play

Last week our dreams came true seeing Disney's live action Little Mermaid movie in the theatre. My older son was begging to create a...

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May 30, 2023

Small World Play: Hormuz Rainbow Island In Iran

Continuing to explore the country of Iran with my children is truly an incredible to experience to provide. While I have created many...

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May 26, 2023

Illumibugs Light Table Exploration Exploration

The Illumibugs booked ignited us to explore the world of mini beasts with the magic of light and color. In the book we discovered in...

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