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Non-Fiction is the New Fiction!
0With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next year, in ELA (English Language Arts), you will start to see a HUGE push for [...]
Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”
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One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and [...]
Reading Strategies for Students in Grades 3-6 Using the CROP-QV
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Even though it is only the middle of March, in your child’s classroom, he/she is most likely starting to gear up for the EOG (end of grade tests) that usually [...]
Incorporate Science into Reading as the Seasons Change!
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It might be a little early for the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but, with all of this warm weather I just couldn’t resist reading books all about spring! [...]
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Family Bonding4
What an exciting time of year it is to discuss such a wonderful topic! Bonding [...]
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Holiday Events for the Whole Family1
Rabbit! Rabbit! It’s the first day of December and the Holidays are here! We here [...]
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Introducing KidsFunPlaza.Com0
Hi everyone! I am so excited to introduce the launch of our very exciting new [...]
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Top Tips for a New Mom!0
I recently learned that a friend of mine and her husband are expecting their first [...]
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Shopping Guide: Baby Clothes!0
One of the enjoyable parts of pregnancy is that it gives you a wonderful excuse [...]
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Discomforts of Pregnancy…and Some Remedies!0
As your little one grows and develops during the nine months of pregnancy, your body [...]
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A Birth Companion0
The idea of labor and giving birth can cause any pregnant woman to feel a [...]
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Laboring to Relax0
For the expectant mother nearing the end of her pregnancy, labor is a daunting task. [...]
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Closing the Gap3
We all want the best for our children and are filled with hopes and expectations for them from the moment they are born. As they grow, it’s so difficult not to compare your child to their same age peers. My first son, Cody, who’s now six, was a very late crawler and walker. He did not crawl until 11 months and didn’t take his first steps until 16 months. Several of my friends and I were pregnant at the same time and it just so happened that we all had boys! It was very difficult not to feel badly about what Cody wasn’t doing compared to my friend’s babies. It would have been easy to brush it off and say he was just a late bloomer, but instead I wanted the opinions of professionals. -
Family Bonding4
What an exciting time of year it is to discuss such a wonderful topic! Bonding [...]
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Sensitive Periods in Child Development5
I am excited to be joining the blogging team for Kidsfunplaza.com! I am originally [...]
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Introducing KidsFunPlaza.Com0
Hi everyone! I am so excited to introduce the launch of our very exciting new [...]
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A Walk With Baby1
There are few activities our daughter and I enjoy as much as going for a [...]
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Top Tips for a New Mom!0
I recently learned that a friend of mine and her husband are expecting their first [...]
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Seasons of Change0
This month it felt like summer barely had time to say, “Goodbye!” before fall stepped [...]
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Love at First Sight0
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Great Winter Reads1
In my house we have more books than we know what to do with! I [...]
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The Importance of Environmental Print0
Environmental print is a great starting point for teaching children to read. Environmental print refers to the print we see in our everyday life. We’re surrounded by words and phrases on street signs, food packaging, billboards, candy wrappers etc. For many emergent readers, these words and phrases become their first attempts to “read” something. As adults we don’t consider this to be “real reading.” However, environmental print is the first print most children can recognize. Store and restaurant signs, cereal boxes and the label on your jar of peanut butter all provide opportunities for emerging readers to interact with print and the written word in their own environment. -
Closing the Gap3
We all want the best for our children and are filled with hopes and expectations for them from the moment they are born. As they grow, it’s so difficult not to compare your child to their same age peers. My first son, Cody, who’s now six, was a very late crawler and walker. He did not crawl until 11 months and didn’t take his first steps until 16 months. Several of my friends and I were pregnant at the same time and it just so happened that we all had boys! It was very difficult not to feel badly about what Cody wasn’t doing compared to my friend’s babies. It would have been easy to brush it off and say he was just a late bloomer, but instead I wanted the opinions of professionals.
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Fun with “The Grinch!”2
One of my favorite holiday stories growing up was, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” by [...]
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Learning About Letters3
My three children have been immersed in the alphabet practically since they were born. We [...]
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The Development of Motor Skills and Sports Interests2
Play is the primary means in which children learn about their body movements and capabilities. [...]
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Family Bonding4
What an exciting time of year it is to discuss such a wonderful topic! Bonding [...]
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Holiday Events for the Whole Family1
Rabbit! Rabbit! It’s the first day of December and the Holidays are here! We here [...]
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Non-Fiction is the New Fiction!0
With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next [...]
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Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”0
One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” [...]
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Great Winter Reads1
In my house we have more books than we know what to do with! I [...]
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The Importance of Environmental Print0
Environmental print is a great starting point for teaching children to read. Environmental print refers to the print we see in our everyday life. We’re surrounded by words and phrases on street signs, food packaging, billboards, candy wrappers etc. For many emergent readers, these words and phrases become their first attempts to “read” something. As adults we don’t consider this to be “real reading.” However, environmental print is the first print most children can recognize. Store and restaurant signs, cereal boxes and the label on your jar of peanut butter all provide opportunities for emerging readers to interact with print and the written word in their own environment.
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Number Fun1
Recognizing numbers can be a bit of a challenge for Preschoolers and Kindergartners. We spend so much time drilling the alphabet into these little guys and don’t exert nearly the same amount of effort with numbers. Sure, we count out loud to our kids, but do we teach them what a 7 actually looks like?Parents are on the right track with counting aloud to their children. This teaches numerical order, as well as one-to one correspondence; the ability to match numbers to objects or object to object. Try some of these fun and easy ideas though and your child will get those numbers down pat too. The best part is, they won’t even know they are working!
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A Batch of “Stone Soup” for Everyone!1
Looking for some educational activities that will keep your children warm this winter? How about [...]
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Learning to Write the Right Way2
Special occasions and holidays are a perfect time to teach children the art of writing a thank you note. Some people may consider it to be an outdated form of communication, but I just consider it to be good manners. Thank you notes incorporate so many different skills. Of course the obvious one is learning to be a considerate and gracious human being. It’s also a great way to teach your child about the different components of a letter; such as the
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Closing the Gap3
We all want the best for our children and are filled with hopes and expectations for them from the moment they are born. As they grow, it’s so difficult not to compare your child to their same age peers. My first son, Cody, who’s now six, was a very late crawler and walker. He did not crawl until 11 months and didn’t take his first steps until 16 months. Several of my friends and I were pregnant at the same time and it just so happened that we all had boys! It was very difficult not to feel badly about what Cody wasn’t doing compared to my friend’s babies. It would have been easy to brush it off and say he was just a late bloomer, but instead I wanted the opinions of professionals.
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Non-Fiction is the New Fiction!0
With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next [...]
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Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”0
One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” [...]
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Number Fun1
Recognizing numbers can be a bit of a challenge for Preschoolers and Kindergartners. We spend so much time drilling the alphabet into these little guys and don’t exert nearly the same amount of effort with numbers. Sure, we count out loud to our kids, but do we teach them what a 7 actually looks like?
Parents are on the right track with counting aloud to their children. This teaches numerical order, as well as one-to one correspondence; the ability to match numbers to objects or object to object. Try some of these fun and easy ideas though and your child will get those numbers down pat too. The best part is, they won’t even know they are working!
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A Batch of “Stone Soup” for Everyone!1
Looking for some educational activities that will keep your children warm this winter? How about [...]
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Learning to Write the Right Way2
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Fun with “The Grinch!”2
One of my favorite holiday stories growing up was, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” by [...]
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The Development of Motor Skills and Sports Interests2
Play is the primary means in which children learn about their body movements and capabilities. [...]
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Holiday Creations for Kids3
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the sheer amount of different events and activities that stem from this time of year. At my house, my kids love to stay busy whether we are out and about or sticking close to home. There are so many fun things you can do to keep your kids busy at home during this hectic time of year.
