Author: Hayley Edmondson
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Thanksgiving Free “bee” Gratitude Wheel
This activity is a fun way to remember what you are grateful for as a family. To put together hole punch the center of the pie spinner and the marked location on the arrow. Laminate the document if you want to make it sturdier. When you are ready to play, simply spin the wheel and… Read more
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“In My Heart” Inspired Activity
My two-year-old loves “In My Heart” by Jo Witek. We have read it so many times that there are parts she can recite by heart. I made this matching game inspired by the book. I hope you guys enjoy! Buy the book here: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts): Witek, Jo, Roussey,… Read more
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Benefits of Rotating Toys
When I was pregnant with my daughter Mae, I was recalling memories of my childhood. I grew up in a family with six kids and I remembered having so many toys between all of us. My mom was and always has been a hard-working woman and prioritized decluttering but, it was hard. There was always… Read more
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Colors Theme for Children Under 2
In this post, I share some personal experiences that relate to my daughter’s growth and development, but they are just that; experiences! Please don’t compare your children to anyone else. All children learn and grow at their own unique pace. If you have any concerns with your children’s development, please consult your child’s pediatrician. This… Read more
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Free Egg Carton Rock Collection Activity
This activity is a fun way to spend time outside together as a family. First, you need to get a hold of an 18-count egg carton. Then, you have your child decorate as they wish. Lastly, glue on one of the labels and personalize your collection. I hope your children enjoy this activity and find… Read more
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Free 4th of July Shape Matching Activity
Happy Fourth of July. This free”bee” would be great for a cut and paste activity or if you want it to be reusable simply laminate it and use Velcro dots to stick the pieces on the puzzle. Did you find this free resource useful? Did your kiddos enjoy the activity? Read more
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Project Vs. Process Art
As a preschool teacher, I would love to see what the children create. The art center was always one of the busiest areas of the classroom, and the drying rack by the sink was almost always full. My co-teacher and I would always work hard to rotate items in and out of our art center… Read more
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Benefits of Messy Play
My brother and I caught red-handed painting our mother’s refrigerator with chocolate syrup. Has this ever happened to you before? You turn around for only a few seconds and come back because your child has been a little too quiet, only to find that they have gotten into something you’d rather them not. It can… Read more
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Seven Ways to Play with a Mug Tree
I always find it beneficial when there are more uses to a household item than one. As a mother, I especially get excited when a completely ordinary household item can also be utilized in my child’s play. Mae and I have recently discovered many fun uses of mug trees. Mug trees are a home organization… Read more
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Free Flip Flop Matching Printable
Here is a free letter-matching activity with upper and lower case letters! These are great for letter recognition and matching games. Do you have any other ideas on using these with your kiddos? Share your inspiration in the comments below! Read more