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Valentine’s Day Activities Preschoolers will Love!
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate at home with your child or in the classroom with your students! I’ve put together a list of books and educational activities the little ones will love. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business! Jump to: BooksScienceMath AlphabetKindness Favorite Valentine’s Day Books A list of books about Valentine’s Day, love, kindness and friendship! Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold LobelJust My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle…
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Easy Science Lessons for your Valentine’s Day Festivities
When getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students, science may not be the first subject you think of for planning an activity. However, I’ve found several ways to introduce science to this happy holiday! Click here for more preschool Valentine’s Day Activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Jump to: ClassificationMixtures & SolutionsColor MixingDancing HeartsScientific Method Valentine’s Day Science Classification During Valentine’s Day, a bag or two of candy hearts is going to get you far in your classroom (or homeschool)! Anyway…these hearts are great for sorting or “classifying”. Preschoolers can sort…
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The Best Places to Eat with Kids in Washington D.C.
Traveling to any big city can be intimidating and overwhelming. When you add kids into the mix, you can quadruple those emotions! Half of keeping kids happy while traveling is keeping them well fed. Read on to see what we thought of some of the best places to eat with kids in Washington D.C. Suitcases on Amazon Old Ebbitt Grill I’m going to start here because if you ask anyone where you should eat as a tourist in D.C. they will name this restaurant! The Old Ebbitt Grill is touted as the city’s oldest saloon. It was founded in 1856. Although it has moved locations over the years, it…
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The Perfect & Simple Fall-Off-The-Bone Rib Recipe
When I moved out, this was the recipe I asked for on the way out the door! With only a few simple ingredients, these ribs will quickly become a family favorite. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my small business! What kind of ribs should you use? The best part of this recipe is how versatile it is! I’ve used it with any rack of ribs that will fit in my pan. The ribs that are pictured on this post are baby back ribs. Speaking of…
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Everything you Need to Know about Cinderella’s Royal Table
Cinderella’s Royal Table is the quintessential Walt Disney World dining experience and the only way to get inside of Cinderella’s castle! Follow along to see what to expect at the most expensive breakfast you’ll ever buy your three year old and see if its worth the price tag for your family. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! Quick Facts about Cinderella’s Royal Table Here are the bullet point things you need to know about this dining experience: Entering the Castle By some miracle I scored a pre-Park opening dining reservation…
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Character Dining in Disney World-An easy way to meet characters!
Everyone travels to Disney World for different reasons. Some for the rides, some begrudgingly being dragged along by a spouse, some to be a part of Walt’s magic and some people are there to meet their favorite characters. While there are certainly opportunities to meet characters in the Disney Parks, choosing to have a Character dining experience in Disney World will guarantee the chance to get some face time with Mickey and his friends! Some links featured may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Read on to find out the Who, What, When,…
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A Toy Story Birthday Party that is Out of this World!
Since Covid prevented birthday gatherings for a few years, I went all out on my youngest’s 4th birthday! Check out my take on a Toy Story birthday complete with ideas for food, decorations and activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you! How to plan the ultimate Toy Story birthday party! Since I knew I was inviting half the world to this party, I began planning months in advance. Summer weather in the Midwest is anything but predictable, so step one was to rent a huge tent. The tent area…
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Bacon & Onion Deviled Eggs- A fun twist on a classic dish!
Every time a holiday rolls around on the calendar, I begin looking for something new and fresh to bring to the table. Although deviled eggs are usually an Easter dish, my family loves them any time of year! This recipe adds bacon and onion to a traditional filling to give a bit more flavor to this classic appetizer. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you! Jump to Recipe Ingredients Equipment Needed In order to make deviled eggs you will need a food processor. This Hamilton Beech model is similar to what…
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How to make the easiest Lego table ever!
If you travel by car as often as we do, eventually the fun of travel books and games will start to wear off for your kids. That’s when you have to dig deep and get creative to keep the peace in the backseat! I’ve got the ultimate road trip activity hack and it will take you less than five minutes to make. Read ahead to find out how to make a Lego table for the car. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Lego on Amazon…
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The Mitten: Easy Activities and Curriculum for Young Learners
Jan Brett’s ‘The Mitten’ is a classic story for early childhood or elementary aged children. The perfect book to read during the winter, it offers several ways to creatively teach curriculum standards. Follow along for my ideas! This post may contain affiliate links, by clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. Sidebar: These mittens from Amazon are excellent for kids! They come in three different sizes and have zippers to make putting them on easier. The Mitten ‘The Mitten’ is a story that I can remember learning in elementary school and one that I have passed on to my…
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