This is a good way to sneak some healthy πππππ into your Halloween festivities! It takes mere minutes to make these, and they're just as fun to eat. Also, this makes a safe and relatively mess free project to work on with kids.
Perseverance, humility, and enjoying life's moment aren't always life lessons learned from other parents or from inspirational quotes. Instead, they're often learned from a source closer to the heart -- your toddler!
Timeless Wisdom...πππ
One of the best things about fall is that there are pumpkins everywhere, making it easy to have a Pumpkin Science Exploration! Children can use their 5 senses to explore the insides of a pumpkin and then create what they have learned.
https://www.pre-kpages.com/pumpkin-science-exploration/?fbclid=IwAR1uaSb1PGVvvA7okEJIBC7rAMvpjuyiegxV_q5Ml2PMhV1StYtQy7Corm8
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Pumpkin Science Exploration: What's Inside A Pumpkin?
Happy Saturday!! π
As we head in to October, your child might enjoy this π’πππππ¨ twist on the fun Magic Milk Experiment!
https://www.raisingdragons.com/halloween-magic-milk-ages-3/?fbclid=IwAR0R77OniGnLsOo4YdG70nwG2cT8wtODMMj1u30fJ2cIn7yd0lDX33MRuN8
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Halloween Magic Milk Science Experiment * ages 3+ β Raising Dragons
Most of us have played with puppets while pretending to be a ventriloquist or tried out different quirky voices. But it is so much more than simply great fun! Puppet play can set the stage for valuable learning opportunities in many developmental areas. They are engaging toys that can help support oral language skills and communication, social/emotional development, and help children learn and understand the world around them through safe, imaginative play. Pull out the puppets!https://empoweredparents.co/playing-with-puppets/#:~:text=%209%20Benefits%20of%20Puppet%20Play%20%201,Children%20can%20interact%20with%20the%20puppets...%20More%20
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The Amazing Benefits of Playing with Puppets in Early Childhood
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An easy-peasy paper plate jack-o-lantern... for the win! π
https://preschoolinspirations.com/easy-pumpkin-craft-halloween-fun/?fbclid=IwAR3P0rzuDqKQTytOQh_EBFX4O_gVz_d17dvyZLR3vTLfktsmszGvNINDjdw
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Easy Pumpkin Craft Perfect for Last Minute Halloween Fun
πLeafy Rock Monstersπ
1οΈβ£ Add googly eyes
2οΈβ£ Draw monster mouths
3οΈβ£ Stick double sided tape on monster foreheads
4οΈβ£ Add leaves to make βhairβ dos!
5οΈβ£ Peel off leaves and repeat! π
Learn more here: https://littlepinelearners.com/leafy-monster-rocks/
Cooking is a great activity for preschoolers. Both social and life skills are developed as you work together to create something yummy! Click here for some fun-in-the-kitchen ideas!
https://www.pre-kpages.com/ideas-tips-cooking-preschoolers/
So true! π
What a great way to involve your little one in the family Thanksgiving meal prep. Plus... everything tastes better when it's in a muffin cup! π
https://www.courtneyssweets.com/stuffing-muffins-traditional-bread-stuffing-recipe/
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins | Traditional Bread Stuffing Recipe
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ELF ON THE SHELF will need to quarantine 14 DAYS after his trip from the North Pole this year.
This should eliminate some of your holiday stress! π²
Developing a growth mindset is an early and ongoing process. Getting and taking feedback from others, learning from mistakes, and finding new ways to approach tasks isnβt easy. But itβs a valuable way to help kids learn that talents can be developed!
https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/lancasterextension/11867/69154
SO many reason to read aloud..π
β€οΈπ§‘ππππ€ Even on the dullest or hardest days, a hug from your child can turn your world around.
Just for giggles...π₯°
Parenting truth... π
Creativity involves thinking outside the box, and "paintbrush alternatives" are a great way to get your child's creative juices flowing! π¨
Valentine's Day is around the corner and that means...conversation hearts! πππβ€οΈ
What a fun way to play, experiment (and learn!) with your little one...
https://tinyurl.com/yylw9x5w
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5 Conversation Hearts Science Experiments for Kids
Happy Saturday! πΊ
"We often forget the power that a great book can have on a child's imagination"! π
~Carlos DaSilva
