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May 24, 2022

Invitation to Explore Ladybugs

One of my favorite invitations is a simple set up of exploring ladybugs. In my hometown of Alameda we love going to Encinal Nursery and...

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May 23, 2022

MyRider® Chariot

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

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May 20, 2022

The Importance of Infant Mobile Exploration

With so many amazing options out there now, you can either buy or DIY your own infant mobile. I saved Cy's wooden play gym mobile that is...

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May 18, 2022

The Boy with Flowers in His Hair

This literacy invitation explores the book The Boy with Flowers in His Hair by Jarvis. In this tender moving tale of a friendship,...

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Apr 23, 2022

The Importance of Reading & Storytime

There is no denying that reading and storytime is a critical literacy and language intervention for early learners for a variety of...

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Apr 19, 2022

The Environment as the Third Teacher

Have you ever heard that the classroom environment is the third teacher? This concept is part of the world acclaimed Reggio Emilia...

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Apr 14, 2022

A Grandma’s Magic

Every once in a while a special book comes around that directly connects a season in your life and that is a A Grandma's Magic written by...

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Apr 9, 2022

Invitation to Explore Sensory Tables

There is no denying that children learn best by hands on experiences and providing hands on open ended sensory experiences are extremely...

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Apr 8, 2022

The Importance of Skin to Skin Time

Been soaking up extra newborn cuddles thanks to #gifted Bonsie skin to skin wear. Skin to skin time is the first step in developing a...

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Mar 24, 2022

Translucent Building Blocks on the Light Table

If you haven’t checked out the FB Live on Discount School Supply on their IG and FB,here is a bit more about one of the products!...

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Mar 15, 2022

The Shape of Home Invitation to Explore

The book The Shape of Home written and Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, is about a Iranian girl’s first day of school in America....

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Mar 10, 2022

Outdoor Jungle Animal STEM

Take learning outdoors with this open ended STEM invitation to play. There is no denying the benefits of outdoor play. You can enhance a...

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Mar 1, 2022

Sugar and Milk Sensory Play

The book Sugar and Milk written by Thrity Umrigary and illustrated by Khoa Le is a timeless story about a young immigrant girl who joins...

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Feb 28, 2022

4 Rainbow Process Art Invitations

Rainbow season is upon us and here are four rainbow process art invitations that you can do! To set these invitations you will need...

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Feb 25, 2022

Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community

What we do as parents and educators matters. Children carry the seeds we plant, the seeds we water, the seeds we tend to, that help them...

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