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Memorial Day Picture Books

May 24, 2011May 23, 2011 Candace

Memorial Day is coming up. While we’re preparing for barbecues and family time, we take a moment to think of the men and women who

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No-Sew Lavender Sachet (Guest Post)

May 23, 2011May 23, 2011 Candace

While I am on a brief “maternity leave”, I am welcoming some of my favorite activity, craft, and education bloggers to share a post on

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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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What Can Drama Do for Children?

May 18, 2011May 5, 2011 Candace

While I am on a short maternity leave, I have invited a few of my favorite activity, craft, and education bloggers to share a guest

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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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How to Decorate a Candle with Pressed Flowers and Dried Herbs

May 3, 2011May 3, 2011 Candace

We like to make homemade gifts for the grandparents for holidays. Since our family reads the blog, I don’t want to spoil this year’s Mother’s

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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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6 Free iPhone Apps to Get Tiny Techies Learning Outdoors

April 21, 2011April 20, 2011 Candace

My family and I head outdoors at every possible opportunity. A big part of my educational philosophy is that learning best occurs with a genuine

Candace Lindemann is a published children’s writer and educational consultant. She holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Working with school districts around the country and some of the most well-known companies in the education industry, Candace creates custom strategies, textbooks, and lesson plans. Her articles have appeared in print and online.

While Candace’s degrees prepared her for a career in education, she’s found that the best preparation for parenting is on the job training.

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