At a recent trip to the local aquarium, my daughter was captivated by a waddle of African penguins. (A group of penguins on land is
Author: Candace
Candace Lindemann, Yale, BA, Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, is an educational consultant and published writer. She enjoys new learning experiences with her children, ages 6 and 4 and 1.5.
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S is for Snow
We haven’t done a lot of alphabet work because I believe in letting the kids’ interest and the rhythms of the season drive the activities
Our first toboggan ride and the first snowman of the season! Linked up at: 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday (official HQ).
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New Year’s Noisemaker
For most cultures, New Year’s is a time for new beginnings. The traditions usually involve cleansing the home of bad energy and welcoming in luck
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New Year’s Traditions: Gold Bracelet Craft from Chile
We went to the library looking for New Year’s picture books for kids and found this is definitely an unfilled niche. We did discover, however,
With two small children, an educational consulting business, and lots of volunteer obligations, I appreciate one-stop solutions. One of my largest contracts requires me to
My family reads this blog (thank you!) so I did not want to post these until after they had received their gifts. They would still
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Enjoy the Holidays with your families!
Last minute trip to the library? Check out some of our favorite Christmas picture books including classics and new favorites! A Christmas Carol: The original