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The Biggest Children’s Museum in the World!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis stands as the world’s largest! This amazing place boasts both indoor and outdoor displays that kids of all ages will enjoy. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis My family visits a lot of museums. In fact, just last year, we had the “year of museums” and wound up visiting over 20 in several different states! The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was one of the highlights, so much so that we found a reason to visit it twice in less than…
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Elmo’s World- A Day at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Not quite ready to make the financial and time committment of the big theme parks with your little one? Try Sesame Place first! Based on the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street, this theme park is also a water park. Perfect for the 7 and under set, Sesame Place is also a Certified Autism Center park. Read on for the 411 on Elmo’s World and beyond! Some links/ads may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small amount at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Located about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Sesame Place is an adorable theme park featuring all of your favorite Sesame Street…
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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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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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If you Give a Dog a Donut-Resources & Curriculum Ideas
Everyone loves the Laura Numeroff classic, ‘If you Give a Mouse a Cookie’, but did you know this book has spun off into an entire series of stories? Preschoolers will love ‘If you Give a Dog a Donut’ and I’ve got some fun new curriculum ideas to pair with the book. Keep reading to see all of the possibilities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! If you Give a Dog a Donut In order to teach this lesson, you’ll first and foremost need the book! Here’s…
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Corduroy Lesson Plans for Early Childhood
Do you love adding classic stories to your curriculum? Is it teddy bear week at school or are you looking to add more connections to story time at home? Either way, follow along for some great Corduroy lesson plans using Don Freeman’s wonderful book. *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. Thanks for your support! All about Corduroy Corduroy is a childhood classic book about a bear who wants to be loved. Follow along on his adventures throughout a department store to find his lost button and see if he ever…
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Ten Apples Up on Top- Teaching with Apples
Ten Apples Up on Top is an excellent early reader book with so many cross-curricular opportunities. Choose to teach this book in the fall, during prime apple picking season, or wait until March to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Do you have a copy of Dr. Seuss’ Ten Apples Up on Top? – Grab one here: **I am an Amazon Affiliate, any purchases made from my site help keep this site going at no extra cost to you! Thank you!** The best way to start an apple unit or introduce Ten Apples up on Top, might just be to go get some apples! In the midwest it’s an annual tradition…
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Back to School-What to do with your Preschooler this fall!
Are you looking for the perfect homeschool curriculum for the first week of school? Are your preschool students excited for school and all things Autumn? Below you will find lessons perfect for three and four year old students ready to dive into their education. Get ready for a one page stop for back to school curriculum for preschoolers. Looking for direct links to Chaos Manager Curriculum?- click here Impact-Site-Verification: -1735530 Favorite Back to School Book Titles Are you looking for the perfect book for your Back to School curriculum for preschoolers? Look no further than this list (I am an Amazon Affiliate and may earn a small commission at no…
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Homeschooling your Toddler
Updated October 2023 Are you suddenly without daycare or preschool? Ready to homeschool your toddler or preschooler? Read on to find out a few simple items to have on hand while homeschooling your toddler! *Some links are affiliate links and I may make a small commission from your purchase at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own. I am not a certified teacher, just a mom with 10+ years of early childhood education experience! A lot of us are finding ourselves scrambling and panicking about teaching our young children this fall. The good news is…you are probably already doing a great job! The better news is making…
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