- Fall & Winter Nature Lessons for Kids (or Snooping Around the Woods on a Chilly Day!)
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Posted on October 10, 2011 by Ask Grandma Maria
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There are nature lessons for kids that are taught in the classroom…and then there are nature lessons for kids that are taught exactly where they should be: in the beautiful outdoors. Even though we are now quickly getting into the …
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Posted in Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Preschool (3-5)
Tagged lessons of nature for kids, nature lessons for kids, nature walks for kids
- 50 Fun Fall Activities For Kids (or Lots of Cool Cool-Weather Things to Do!)
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Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ask Grandma Maria
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Ahhh…the leaves are suddenly turning brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow. The air is decidedly crisper. And the days are getting noticeably shorter. It’s official: Fall has finally arrived. And with the cooler weather comes — you guessed it! …
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Posted in Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3), indoor play
Tagged fall activities for kids, fall fun for kids, outdoor fall activities
- Fall Into Apple Season
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Posted on September 21, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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It’s time to retire the lemonade stand and hang up your beach towels because summer is coming to a close. Now, before you start getting worked up about the fluffy white and bitter cold, treat yourself to this season’s finest: …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged apple activities for kids, apple crafts, johnny appleseed activities
- Gardening Fun with Kids (Or How to Prove Plants Don’t Just Show Up in Stores!)
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Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ask Grandma Maria
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When I was five years old, we moved into a new house. The backyard wasn’t very big, but my father immediately turned the whole thing — I mean, the whole entire thing — into a garden. I helped him plant …
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Posted in Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3), Uncategorized
Tagged garden ideas for kids, gardening with kids, kids gardening activities
- Back to School
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Posted on August 18, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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Only three weeks left of summer before it’s back to school! Has your child been keeping up with the summer reading? I didn’t even make it to my local library’s summer reading program sign-ups! I did check out books, though. …
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Posted in Back to School, Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Preschool (3-5), Reading, Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged back to school activities for kids, back to school tips, preparing kids for school
- Summer Ed 101: Don’t Stop Learning!
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Posted on August 9, 2011 by Ask Grandma Maria
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Sure, summer seems like the perfect time for kids to just relax and take it easy — 24/7. But, by the time August rolls around, that can get a little old. Waking up late. Playing. Eating. Playing some more. Eating …
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Posted in Back to School, Child Development, Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged summer activities for kids, summer kids programs, summer programs for kids
- Backyard Carnival
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Posted on July 28, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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Funnel cakes, cotton candy, rides and prizes! Who doesn’t love a good old fashion carnival? Sigh…the mark of the end of summer. School supplies are well stocked on the shelves but that doesn’t mean you can’t end summer vacation at …
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Posted in Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged carnival ideas for kids, kids carnival games, kids carnival ideas
- Block-N-Roll
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Posted on July 26, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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“Step right up, step right up!” “Only one wins!” “We have a winner, here!” Carnival games are enticing…especially the prizes. In fact, the hanging prizes usually lure eager children (and parents) to try their luck at carnival competitions. There was …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged carnival ideas for kids, kids carnival games, kids carnival ideas
- She Sells Seashells by the Seashore
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Posted on July 21, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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On our recent vacation to the beach, I enjoyed watching the morning crowd of runners, fishermen and seashell collectors. People bent over in purposeful poses, meticulously searching for that flawless yet unique find. But who says perfection can’t be found …
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Posted in Creative Play, Creative Play Blog, Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3)
Tagged sand activities for kids, sand castle activities, sand play for children
- Making a “Scene” in the Sand
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Posted on July 19, 2011 by Playful Project Mom Cindy
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What’s in your beach bag? If you’re like me, the beach toys in your bag include plastic shovels and buckets, and various sand molds for some good digging, sand-castle-building fun. Why do I like sand, whether it’s on the beach …
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Posted in Featured, Grade School (7-10), Kindergarten (5-7), Outdoor Play, Play Tips, Playful Projects, Preschool (3-5), Toddler (1.5-3), Uncategorized
Tagged sand activities for kids, sand castle activities, sand play for children