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Apple Science Experiments and Sensory Play

Apple Science Experiments and Sensory Play

August 23, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Apple science experiments are so fun for kids. Using apples for science experiments is perfect for the Fall. Kitchen science and apple sensory play too! Apple science experiments are so fun for kids. Hands-on, experiential learning like this really helps kids remember and process information. The Fall is such a

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Filed Under: Fall, Preschool Science, science, Toddler Science Tagged With: fall

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

August 14, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Fall leaves are the perfect tools for making fall leaf crafts with your kids. They’re abundant, and part of the fun is just collecting them! With so many different colors and sizes out there, the crafting possibilities are just endless! For those of you who don’t want to bring the outdoors

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Filed Under: Fall Tagged With: fall

Printable Fall Matching Game, Bingo and I-Spy for Preschoolers

Printable Fall Matching Game, Bingo and I-Spy for Preschoolers

November 3, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

These printable fall games for toddlers will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Grow their vocabulary and enjoy some quality time together. Included are a Fall matching game, Fall Bingo game, and Fall I-Spy! Printable Fall Games for Toddlers Here are 3 really fun and simple

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Filed Under: Fall, Printables Tagged With: fall

11 Fun Family Activities You Must Do This Fall

11 Fun Family Activities You Must Do This Fall

October 10, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Fall is the perfect time to get outside as a family. From a walk in the woods to a bike ride on a cool day, there are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and the breathtaking fall foliage. Here are 11 simple family activities that you can do as a

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Filed Under: Fall, Uncategorized Tagged With: fall, Family, fun, Homemade, kids activities, moms, preschool

6 Fall Busy Bags to Keep the Kids Occupied

6 Fall Busy Bags to Keep the Kids Occupied

October 3, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

Busy bags are perfect for waiting rooms, church,  car rides, quiet time, and more. They typically involve some fine motor skills and foster creativity, all while being quite portable and easy to put together. These are most often used with the intent of keeping kids occupied, so you want to

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: fall

Fall Tree Button Practice Busy Bag

Fall Tree Button Practice Busy Bag

September 21, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Busy bags are fantastic to have on hand for quiet time, waiting rooms, church, etc. I like to have fun themed ones to take out for different seasons. This button practice busy bag practices and encourages fine motor skills, while allowing for some creativity and imagination when decorating the scene. To

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Thanksgiving, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: fall

Ultimate List of Fall Printables for Kids

Ultimate List of Fall Printables for Kids

September 11, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Get your printers ready! Here is our list of some of the best fall printables for kids around. From toddlerhood to early elementary education, and from reading to math to games and fun, we’ve got ya covered. Fall Printables for Kids for Extension Learning and Fun I write primarily about

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Filed Under: Elementary, Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: fall

Spin Art Apple Bunting!! DIY Festive Fall Decor

Spin Art Apple Bunting!! DIY Festive Fall Decor

October 7, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

We love to eat apples, drink apple cider, pick apples, and make apple arts and crafts in the fall. Basically before we go pumpkin crazy…we go apple crazy. This spin art apple bunting is both easy and fun for kids to make. My kids love to proudly display their artwork

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts Tagged With: apple, arts & crafts, bunting, diy, fall, Homemade, spin art

Metallic Paint Poured Pumpkins: Simple, DIY Fall Decor

Metallic Paint Poured Pumpkins: Simple, DIY Fall Decor

October 2, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

This is the perfect fall project to do with kids, that you can actually keep as decor for your house. Paint pouring is a really fun art project to do with kids, because what little one doesn’t love to squeeze the paint bottle?! It can’t just be my kids. I’m constantly

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Toddler Arts & Crafts Tagged With: arts & crafts, diy, fall, kid made, metallic, paint, pumpkins

Fall Sensory Bin With The Schleich Chicken Coop

Fall Sensory Bin With The Schleich Chicken Coop

September 30, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 6 Comments

I like to keep a sensory bin handy each month for the kids to explore, usually corresponding to a theme or a holiday. It provides us with a wonderful opportunity to begin the dialogue for what kinds of activities we will be focusing on. We had the opportunity to review

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Filed Under: Elementary, Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Sponsored Work, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: chickens, creativity, Dramatic Play, fall, imagination, play, review

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