early learning

Early Learning Activities: Montessori Homeschool with Beads

May 3, 2012
Early Learning Activities: Montessori Homeschool with Beads

A simple activity can benefit a child richly! Learn how a few everyday materials and a tin of beads can develop intellectual skills in your child while providing fun!

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Early Learning Activities: Refrigerator Magnets for Kids

December 17, 2011
Early Learning Activities: Refrigerator Magnets for Kids out of Pattern Blocks

Make pattern blocks a part of your rich, experiential home environment. Find out how to make these simple refrigerator magnets that teach math skills all while kids are having fun!

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How to Make Paper Chains: A Simple Christmas Calendar Countdown

December 1, 2011
Christmas Calendar Countdown

Make this easy Christmas calendar countdown with your little one. A simple paper chain can become a useful, creative tool to practice skills for early learners.

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Beeswax Crayons: Outstanding for First Art Activities for Toddler

June 22, 2010
Use Stockmar Crayons for First Art Activities with Toddlers

Start your child’s creative journey off right! Give your child high-quality materials to create his first pieces of art. These vibrant beeswax crayons are perfectly shaped for little developing artists!

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Magnetic Building Blocks for Young Children: Magneatos

June 18, 2010
Magneatos for Young Children

From science to geometry, this toy is an educational find! Children engineer unique structures with their limitless imaginations, learning as they play. Every mother’s dream! Check them out!

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A Great Guide to Homeschool Education About Readiness and Educational Activities for Kids

May 20, 2010
Better Late than Early

Is my child ready to start school? This book is a must read for any parent, especially those with young children not yet of legal school age. Read the research that shows parents should not rush children into formal study at home or school before 8 to 10 years of age. This book is packed with challenging, unconventional proof and gives lots of practical ideas for developmentally appropriate activities to make at-home learning a way of living!

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Quick and Easy Recipe: How to Make Play Dough

May 13, 2010
Quick and Easy Recipe: How to Make Playdough

Having playdough on hand is a must for any family with young children! It provides a great indoor activity especially when you need to occupy little ones for a chunk of time! This easy recipe is a breeze and can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand!

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Play Dough Toys Great for Manipulative Play

May 13, 2010
Play Dough Toys

Children never tire of this selection of long-lasting rolling pins and hammers. They’ll pound and roll a variety of patterns!

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Easter Activity: Use Resurrection Eggs to Teach the Easter Story

March 12, 2010
Easter Activity: Resurrection Eggs

These eggs help teach the story of the Cross and Jesus’ resurrection! Each egg holds an object from the story. We do this every year and my kids love revisiting the meaning of Easter in this fun, tangible way!

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Kids Make Music and Have Creative Fun With Wooden Rhythm Sticks

March 5, 2010
Kids make music and have creative fun with rhythm sticks

Roll or tap these rhythm sticks in so many creative ways! This musical instrument has so many possibilties. Your little one will love the sound!

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