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Aug 5, 2021

5 Tips for the First Day of Preschool

With the new school year approaching, how to help parents and children have the smoothest transition possible for the start of the school...

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Jul 28, 2021

Invitation to Create Many Shapes of Clay

The story Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing Kenesha Sneed is about a young girl who goes through the ups and downs of the creative...

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Jul 26, 2021

Riding a Tricycle

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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Jul 21, 2021

Two Fast Birthday Party

This past weekend we celebrayed Cyrus’s second birthday. The obsession with cars is still going strong so naturally the theme of his...

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Jul 16, 2021

Painting like Pollock

Engaging children with a combination of art, science, and action while learning about the artist Jackson Pollock is a dynamic way to...

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Jul 12, 2021

Invitation to Paint with Slinkies

Painting without paintbrushes is always a good idea. After doing this process art invitation for several years now it’s safe to say...

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Jul 9, 2021

Invitation to Explore Color Theory Through Water Play

Color theory and water play is a staple in early childhood education. It comes so naturally to children to play and explore with water....

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Jul 8, 2021

STEM Light Table Play

Anything that’s translucent will make for magic on any light table. This isn’t traditional block play because the items being used are...

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Jul 7, 2021

Identifying the Zones of the Ocean

To continue further extending ocean exploration inviting a child to learn about the zones of the ocean on the light table is an enamoring...

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Jul 6, 2021

Fine Motor Finger Gym

Squeeze, scoop, grab, and drop all together in this fine motor gym invitation. Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set helps...

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Jul 1, 2021

Nature Portraits

Another afternoon activity with Grow Maple is set for 7/8 @ 4pm. Join us as we make Nature Portraits. Grab your littles for a nature walk...

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Jun 30, 2021

Ocean Small World Play 3 Ways

Here are three ways to do ocean small world play with something other than water. Water is always a great and easy go to but if you want...

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Jun 26, 2021

Invitation to Create Have You Ever Seen a Flower

After reading the book Have you Ever Seen a Flower written and illustrated by Shawn Harris and being inspired but he Fluorescent Colors...

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Jun 24, 2021

Fluorescent Water Play

Friends Art Lab inspired this water play invitation! Typically my go to is Colorations liquid water colors or food dye but she swears by...

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Jun 23, 2021

STEM Sink or Float Two Ways

This timeless STEM invitation is a low-prep invitation with so much learning packed all together. To set this invitation you can do it...

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