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Sneezy the Snowman: Melted Snowman Pictures

Sneezy the Snowman: Melted Snowman Pictures

Posted by on Nov 14, 2013 in Picture Book Activities, Winter Activities, Winter Picture Book Activities | 0 comments

My bugs and I went to the library today and one of the books M chose was Sneezy the Snowman, by Maureen Wright. This is a really cute rhyming book about a snowman who just can’t seem to warm up. Sneezy tries many things to keep himself from shivering from the cold: drinking hot cocoa, soaking in a hot tub, even standing by a fire; but just as he starts to feel warm, Sneezy melts and the children have to rebuild him. Finally, the kids come up with a solution that allows Sneezy to stay warm without causing him to melt.

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Candy Math

Candy Math

Posted by on Nov 2, 2013 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween, Math Activities | 0 comments

I really enjoy Halloween, not just because of all the sugary sweets, but because of the excitement of dressing up and the sense of community when we take our kids trick-or-treating around our neighbourhood. Once the cold weather hits, people like to go into hibernation, so it’s a great opportunity to visit with our neighbours!

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