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Edible Sensory Play for Toddlers and Babies: Rainbow Pasta

Edible Sensory Play for Toddlers and Babies: Rainbow Pasta

March 30, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  This was an awesome rainy day sensory activity! It was incredibly easy to make, engaged both kids as well as us parents, and was even surprisingly easy to clean up! The rainbow pasta provides an opportunity to teach colors through play. It is also a great way to learn

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Filed Under: Holidays, Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: Easter

Raising Butterflies with Kids: Setting Up an Observation Station

Raising Butterflies with Kids: Setting Up an Observation Station

March 30, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Raising butterflies with kids is such a fun Spring activity to do at home or in the classroom. Here are some fun ways to set up a butterfly observation zone. One of our very favorite Spring activities is raising butterflies and setting up an observation station at home to witness

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Filed Under: science, Uncategorized Tagged With: Preschool Homeschool

Butterfly Life Cycle Exploration

Butterfly Life Cycle Exploration

March 29, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

    We are doing some life cycle exploration to help kick off Spring in our house! Right now we are focusing on the life cycles of butterflies and of plants. The focus of this will be raising our own butterflies! Before we dive right into observing our super cute baby

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Repurposing Egg Cartons for Indoor Garden Starters

Repurposing Egg Cartons for Indoor Garden Starters

March 27, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

We are beginning to celebrate Spring in our house whether the weather wants to cooperate or not! One of my favorite ways to kick-off spring is by getting the garden ready. I love the fresh produce and keeping the kids involved is a great way to get them excited about

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Edible Sensory Play: Indoor Sand

Edible Sensory Play: Indoor Sand

March 26, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

I have been trying to focus more on involving Ava (9 months) in our sensory play. This can be difficult because, like most babies, she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth (as do our beagles, pictured above).  So I have been searching for some things that won’t hurt her if she

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Welcome!

March 26, 2014 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Welcome to my new blog! As a stay-at-home mom to a very busy 3-year old and a 9 month old I am always looking for new ways to introduce concepts to my kids or to simply keep them busy and entertained. We attempt to do a project a day; these

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