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As the months get a bit colder and we are spending a little less time outside, here is a great blog post about some indoor winter activities.

35 Indoor Activities For Winter Months - Parent Picks 35 Indoor Activities & Crafts When It's Too Cold Or Wet To Go Anywhere! Parent recommended ideas for toddlers right up to tween years

Having a growth mindset is something that we need to practice all the time from childhood to adulthood. We can always learn something new. Big Life Journal has created a web series and physical journal for kids to work through. Check out their offer with the link below. There is also a digital newsletter (free) that has supplied so many helpful ideas for myself and my family.

Web TV Series + Big Life Journal for Kids ⭐ SPECIAL OFFER: Get $50 off on the bundle! Expires October 9th, 11:59 PM PT⭐ What's Inside the Bundle Big Life Journal - 2nd Edition Big Life Journal helps children develop strong Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Growth Mindset skills through inspiring stories, colorful illustrations, and en...

Mad Science and Crayola have come together to host a fun live webinar about making a board game at home! If you are a game-loving family this may be something you are interested in watching.

Join me at this Free Live Online Event: Game On! Design Workshop where I'll be creating a game board and learning from a professional board game designer. Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, 1 pm EDT Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ invites you to discover the world of board game design in our Free Live Online Event with special guest David Snow, a professional board game designer. Before the event, participate in our game piece challenge: build game pieces...

While many of our students get to see each other in school they may have friends in their neighborhoods or other communities that they are missing. These articles are a great resource on how to set up a social distancing activity, in the classroom (however, this can evolve to a driveway, front yard, back yard, or park), different ways to interact socially, and a mindful checklist. By setting up an activity that your little can do safely with their friends you can maintain those relationships that have been so near and dear in the past. The article focuses on the WONDER of discovering open-ended materials versus the act of "completing" an activity.

If you've had a successful social distancing play-date we would love to hear about it.

https://fairydustteaching.com/2020/09/how-to-social-distance-without-giving-up-wonder/

https://offspring.lifehacker.com/how-to-host-a-socially-distanced-playdate-1843968368

https://www.parents.com/health/coronavirus/the-covid-19-pre-playdate-checklist-ever-parent-needs/

How To Social Distance Without Giving Up WONDER Social distancing is just wrong in early childhood. You know it. I know it. But what if you are mandated to do it? Recently I was on a Zoom call where an educator shared her colleagues had made taped squares in their rooms, put a chair in the square with a plastic box of materials to play with. "WHA...

If some of your children are starting school virtually versus in person a great tool for those that need it is a virtual visual schedule. The Inspired Treehouse has a great tutorial on how to make this happen if you need one.

How to Create an Interactive Picture Schedule! If your kids eed a little "nudge" when it comes to transitioning between activities, this interactive picture schedule is for you!

Building forts on a beautiful summer day.

We are finally getting some rain here in central Texas. While the plants are loving it you may be looking for some extra activities for your littles today. Here are some great suggestions and some of these activities are a big hit here at school as well.

Indoor Activities For Toddlers These Indoor Activities For Toddlers are perfect for winter or a rainy spring or summer

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As many families are taking more road trips instead of flying this summer check out this fun game as you go from state to state.

License Plate Game for Kids | Free Printable Travel Game Are you taking a road trip with the kids soon? Download the free printable LIcense Plate Game, a super fun activity to do in the car.