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Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Posted by on Oct 4, 2012 in Fall Crafts and Activities | 0 comments

 Today M and I were talking about why we celebrate Thanksgiving. I had him think about all the things we have that we should be thankful for, such as: our family, a warm house, toys, clothes, preschool, food, clean water, etc. I told him that not all families are as lucky as ours and that they may not have the money to buy food from the store like we can. I realize 3 may seem like a REALLY early age to be talking about issues such as hunger and poverty (I mean, let’s face it, little children by nature are egocentric beings) but I figure it’s never too early to at least plant the seed of compassion and citizenship.
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Fall Leaf Prints

Fall Leaf Prints

Posted by on Oct 2, 2012 in Fall Crafts and Activities, paint printing, Painting | 0 comments

Fall has finally arrived, and so has the gorgeous colour palette that comes along with it! Fall is my favourite season, but sadly the beauty of fall does not last long, so we have to cherish it’s rich gold, ruby, copper and mustard hues while they’re still around. One fun way to keep the vibrancy of fall alive, even into the sombre months of winter, is to do leaf prints.
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Fall Sensory Bin

Fall Sensory Bin

Posted by on Sep 29, 2012 in Fall Crafts and Activities, Sensory Bins | 0 comments

Sensory bins are a great way for a child to explore and experiment with different textures, sizes, shapes, colours, and measurements, while also developing their fine motor skills and encouraging scientific observation, through play. What I love about them is I can put a bunch of stuff into a bin and it keeps M occupied for almost a full hour.For M’s Fall Sensory bin I included:

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