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10 Ways to Increase Letter Recognition: Summer Edition
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as...
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Kids and Science: 7 Easy Ways to Introduce Science to Your Kids
We all know how important it is to foster the love of science, but since we are not all scientists or teachers, finding ways to do this at home can be a daunting task. I am here as a mom, not a...
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Educational Disney Countdown Part 2: Ideas and Activities – Disney Parks
Note: If you have not done so already please read Part I – Educational Disney Countdown: The Planning before navigating through this post. Now that you have made or purchased your Disney Countdown...
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Summer Sensory Bins
Did you know that babies absorb information by utilizing all their senses? It is not uncommon to see a baby chew on an object to better understand that item. As they mature, they further explore...
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Ready, Set…Play! The Benefits of Open-Ended Play at Home
Today kids are so scheduled, bouncing from one activity or event to another, that we often forget how important it is to let our kids just play! I have to admit I am guilty of this at times. I am so...
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Kids and Art: What Does Art Teach Our Children?
In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for...
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Explore, Discover, Learn: 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo
One of my favorite things to do as a family is to visit a zoo. I love witnessing the wonder and amazement in my boys’ eyes as they see an animal for the first (2nd and 3rd) time! Their faces light up...
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Beyond Cool: A Review of the Beyond Rubik’s Cube at Liberty Science Center
This is not a sponsored post. Why is Beyond Rubik’s Cube beyond cool? In my office is a Rubik’s Cube. It is perched on a table accessible for my student’s to play with when they visit me. I enjoy...
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Zoo Fun: Questions and Activities to Enhance Your Trip
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your...
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5 Tips for a Successful School Year (and More Healthy Back to School Tips)
The kids are back to school – are you ready? Lunches, snacks and good nutrition, as well as more free time for parents, homework struggles and organization. Gina of Embracing Imperfect decided to...
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Kids Need Stories: A Creativity Can Review
In full disclosure, we were provided the Creativity Cans from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. This summer, I had the pleasure of reviewing Creativity Cans by Creativity for Kids....
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10 Ways to Increase Letter Recognition: Fall Edition
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as...
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Peanuts Day
Raised on Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang, I was proud to pass on the family tradition of watching Charlie Brown and his adventures right before every major holiday. My son is absolutely hooked on the...
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10 Educational Activities Using Candy
Do you have more Halloween candy than you know what to do with? If your season was anything like mine, then you started collecting candy long before Halloween even took place. From festivals to parades...
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Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide 2015
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with Wonder Forge, VTech, Spin Master, Crayola, Educational Insights, ALEX Brands and Creativity...
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Lighting Up Language
Fun Ways to Boost Language Development This Holiday Season As the mom of a child who struggled with speech, I found myself constantly looking for opportunities to encourage language development....
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How To Encourage an Appreciation of Science (When You Don’t Know Science)?
The beautiful part about encouraging your children to have an appreciation of science is that you don’t need a college degree in science. In fact, you may have been like me, an individual who only took...
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Homeschool Events and Programs in NJ
Many families make the decision to homeschool their children. Whether it’s for financial reasons, they are unhappy with the public school system or they feel their children will learn better in the...
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Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?
In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for...
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Beyond Cool: A Review of the Beyond Rubik’s Cube at Liberty Science Center
This is not a sponsored post. Why is Beyond Rubik’s Cube beyond cool? In my office is a Rubik’s Cube. It is perched on a table accessible for my student’s to play with when they visit me. I enjoy...
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