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Daffodil Craft

June 1, 2011May 24, 2011 Candace

We had our April Showers and then some and we’ve been waiting on our May Flowers. We’ve had a few soggy buds but the lack

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B is for Beans

May 26, 2011May 23, 2011 Candace

After our Bean Plant Life Cycle Experiments, we used beans to make a letter “B” and spell the word “beans”. This is a simple activity

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Celebrate World Turtle Day with this Craft for Preschoolers

May 23, 2011May 20, 2011 Candace

Happy World Turtle Day! Every year on May 23, the American Tortoise Rescue sponsors World Turtle Day. Beyond learning about turtles and tortoises, the American

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Growing Bean Plants

May 10, 2011 Candace

It is that time of year when kids grow like weeds and everything is verdant, sprouting and budding. We’ve been studying the water cycle and

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Papel Picado for Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2011May 4, 2011 Candace

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory over the French military at Puebla. Although the date has limited significance in Mexico, it has become a time

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Rain Songs and Poems for Children

April 28, 2011April 22, 2011 Candace

Here are some of the songs we are singing and finger plays we are reciting about rain and the water cycle. The lyrics to the

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Rain Stick

April 26, 2011May 23, 2011 Candace

Not that we need more rain… Since we are studying rain and the water cycle in April, we made rain sticks. This is a nice

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Hopping Down the Bunny Trail: Easter Rabbit Ears Headband

April 16, 2011April 21, 2011 Candace

My daughter made these cute little bunny ears at her Pre-K story and craft time so we decided to make them with our playgroup, too.

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Earth Day Books for Kids

April 14, 2011April 17, 2011 Candace

Many of our crafts involve re-purposed / recycled materials and now that we are in full spring swing we are closely connected with the new

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April Showers (Water Cycle Experiments)

April 12, 2011April 17, 2011 Candace

Mommy, why does it rain? Or, lately, the question is: Why does it drizzle, rain, and pour so much around here? April is the month

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