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Category Archives: Preparing for Kindergarten
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and Measles
With all the snow outside, I find myself thinking back to my childhood and some of the ways I would keep myself busy if it was too cold to play outside. I remember reading the book Matilda and watching Charlie … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged communicable disease, complications, family, get vaccinated, immunization, measles, mmr vaccine, Physical Health, protection, school, school health, Services, special needs, vaccine
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Will play-based Kindergarten really prepare my child for grade 1?
Let’s face it – parents tend to worry when their kid is starting Kindergarten. They stew about how Junior will fasten his jacket, manage his backpack, open his lunch and snack containers and get along with his classmates. They worry … Continue reading
Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged Emergent learning, Full day kindergarten, JK/SK, learning through play, play and early learning, play builds brains, play is learning, Play-based learning, Preparing for Kindergarten, school
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Backpacks and lunches and laces – oh my!
Got the urge To write an ode, A simple verse No hidden code. Came across Some stuff that’s cool, That you may like For back to school.
Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Preparing for Kindergarten
Tagged back to school, backpack, healthy snacks and lunches, ParticipACTION, school, school health, shoelaces, special needs, teaching kids to tie shoes
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Early Literacy: It’s the Little Things
So, tell me if this sounds familiar. As a working mom, I only get to spend a few hours with my kids each weekday and most of that time is consumed with homework, supper, baths, bedtime and dealing with the … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged early learning, family bonding time, Family Literacy Day, family time, importance of reading, literacy, Mental Health, play, reading together, reading with kids, school, special needs, the importance of play
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