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No cook play-dough recipe for preschoolers using four ingredients
Play-Doh is one of those items found in every preschool and almost every home. However, it can be pricey buying new containers of the colorful squishy stuff when it becomes dry or just plain yucky...
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Board books about the beach for babies and preschool-aged children
Summer sun and warmer weather means trips to the beach for those who live near oceans, rivers and lakes. Preschoolers can have all sorts of fun exploring sea creatures, collecting pebbles and shells...
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The importance of early education and choosing the right preschool (Video)
More and more experts are trying to get the message out to parents about the benefits of an early education. Whether parents enroll their young children in preschool by choice or out of necessity,...
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Fall books and learning activities for preschoolers
The autumn season is almost here and with it comes the falling leaves, a nip in the air and all sorts of bright colors and yummy flavors. Fall is the perfect time for learning about harvesting apples...
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Learning about owls in the preschool classroom (Video)
It can be difficult to come up with original lesson plans for the preschool classroom. September and autumn are the perfect time for teaching about harvesting apples and the falling leaves, but every...
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Art and the preschooler; seven books to have more rewarding art lessons
The quote "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up," is credited to Pablo Picasso. Whether it was really spoken by the great abstract artist or by someone...
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Preschool sensory experiences using pumpkins
Fall means pumpkins and, usually, a visit to a pumpkin patch. Here in Humboldt County, the most popular pumpkin patch is located in Blue Lake at Christie's Ranch. Aside from taking the kids to the...
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Top ten kids' toys for creativity according to 'Parents' magazine
Parents often wonder what toys their children should be playing with. What toys will provide the most entertainment, what playthings will educate their child and which ones will help their children...
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Heidi Klum's tips for keeping kids busy during Thanksgiving dinner
Heidi Klum seems to have it all. The star and executive producer of "Project Runway" is also a fashion designer and the mother of four children ranging in ages 4 - 9 years. Although it seems this...
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Handprint Thanksgiving craft ideas for preschool-aged children
Everyone is familiar with the turkey craft made from the outline of a hand. It's easy to do with toddlers and doesn't require much effort. But there are so many more ways to use handprints to...
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Keeping preschoolers entertained before the Thanksgiving meal
While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a time of enjoying the company of friends and family, it can often seem drawn out and overwhelming to preschoolers and their parents. Younger members of the family...
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Easy preschool snowman craft using mini marshmallows
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ideas out there for creating snowman art activities for preschool-aged children. Some require lots of planning and just as many materials. On the other hand, if...
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Amazon's Top 10 books of 2013 for toddlers and preschoolers
As 2013 winds down, all sorts of "best" lists appear in the news; the best movies of the year, the best television moments of the year and, of course, the best books of the year. Amazon recently...
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Calendar, months of the year preschool lesson activity for January
January 2014 is here and there isn't a better time to teach preschoolers about the months of the year than at the beginning of the year. Beginning with January and continuing through each of the...
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Lemonade Day activities for preschoolers
Lemonade Day is almost here and thousands of young entrepreneurs around the country will be setting up their lemonade businesses. From setting goals to making a business plan to selling a product and...
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Spend the day outside with your child and John Denver
"Sunshine On My Shoulders" was originally released by John Denver in 1971, however, when it was released as a single in 1973 it quickly moved up the charts to number 1. For parents of young children...
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Easy chunky applesauce recipe to make with your preschooler
Fall and harvest season is here and with it the scents and sights that make this a colorfully delicious time of year. Orange, russet, ruby and gold are just a few of the colors decorating trees and...
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St. Patrick's Day crafts for preschoolers
St. Patrick's Day is a wonderful time to introduce preschool children to one of the ethnic groups that helped shape America. The Irish have a long history in the United States and their...
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California passes SB277, requires all children be vaccinated
Parents, health officials, and child advocates on both sides of the vaccination issue are either cheering or seething as news out of Sacramento reveals that Senate Bill 277 was passed on June 25,...
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Handprint and footprint Thanksgiving turkey craft for preschoolers
Thanksgiving is almost here and families with preschool-aged children have probably been decorating their homes with colorful fall leaves and turkeys made from drawing around little hands. Toddlers...
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