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Painting with Hexbugs: Combining STEM with Art

July 27, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: For this post, I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned.  If a post is written based on compensation, it will include a disclaimer stating so as required by law.     Many of us have heard

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Indoor Highways: Chalk and Construction Paper

July 23, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This is a SUPER simple process with TONS of learning potential…and pretty mess free! WHAT YOU NEED: -construction paper -chalk -toy car -Legos, toy buildings, people, etc (optional) 1. We used 5×7 sized construction paper and drew both straight and curved roads on a number of pieces. Fun drawing practice. Check! 2. Arrange the pieces

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I Survived Blogger Bash Part 2: All About the TOYS! My Top 10 Picks for 2015

July 23, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  Alright you guys…if you missed part 1 of this series check it out to see how I got here…to most possibly the greatest event on earth…SWEET SUITE at Blogger Bash!!   I’m here talking about my experience at Blogger Bash- my first ever blog conference- one that I HIGHLY recommend and will be attending next

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I Survived Blogger Bash as a Newbie..You Can Too! Part 1

July 20, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

  This past week I attended my first ever blog conference! I tried not to show it but I was a nervous wreck! I had decided to attend for the same reason I chose to start my blog in the first place. While it has been my life’s dream (literally) to be a stay at

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‘Inside Out’ Edible Water Beads: Exploring Emotions through Sensory Play

July 13, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Have you seen the movie ‘Inside Out’? The movie is about feelings and emotions, a prominent topic in our house at all times. Raising spirited kids,  I am constantly discussing feelings and appropriate ways to deal with emotions. This is usually discussed in our calm down corner, but I also try to talk about them through play. Sensory

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