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An Apple for Teacher: Cardboard Tube Mini-Apples

September 14, 2011September 14, 2011 Candace

I think these cute mini-apples would make nice gifts for someone special in your child’s life. And while I enjoyed the crafting, they are so

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Four Seasons of the Apple Tree

September 13, 2011September 13, 2011 Candace

One thing I missed when we lived in Texas was the changing of the seasons. We made this “Seasons of the Apple Tree” craft last

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A is for Apple Sun Catchers

September 8, 2011September 6, 2011 Candace

We make new sun catchers for our windows every season. There are a few ways to make easy sun catchers and this is the simplest!

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Are You Ready for Preschool?

September 7, 2011September 7, 2011 Candace

My daughter is very sad to leave our preschool cooperative behind and is very jealous that my son will be attending “her preschool” this year.

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Check it Out: Quoted in Parents Magazine

August 31, 2011August 31, 2011 Candace

Parents are often concerned about “brain boosters” and “school preparedness”. Part of my mission is to alleviate some of the pressure and stress we place

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Dinosaur Pasta Skeleton

August 31, 2011August 29, 2011 Candace

We’ve been learning about dinosaurs and have enjoyed our visits to the American Museum of Natural History. The kids tried their hands at assembling a

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Dinosaur Fossil Imprints in Salt Dough

August 22, 2011August 22, 2011 Candace

We have a lot of plastic dinosaur figurines from our visits to the American Museum of Natural History and we enjoy trying to classify them.

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Forest and Woodlands Activities and Crafts Round-Up

August 11, 2011August 10, 2011 Candace

In almost every season we love to go out hiking in the woods. We never know what forest creatures we’ll find! And we love seeing

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Backyard Science Activities, Crafts, and Books

August 10, 2011August 10, 2011 Candace

Children are natural scientists and the backyard is the perfect laboratory. Whether you are digging in the garden with kids, chasing butterflies and other bugs

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Government, Democracy, and Currency Activities

August 9, 2011August 9, 2011 Candace

As a former history and social studies teacher, teaching about government should come natural to me. However, I found it challenging to break down this

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