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Activity: Cooperative Musical Games
Play classic games such as Farmer in the Dell, Ring Around The Rosie and Musical Chairs! To get the most out of these activities, allow children to choose among themselves the roles they will play. Encourage them to share their … Continue reading
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10 Things To Do With A Paper Cup
Ever think that being stuck in an airport could be the best afternoon of your week? It was for me! On a recent trip, after a grueling week of lots of board work and little sleep, I was finally on … Continue reading
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10 Reasons To Love Mud!
It’s free. (No yard? Sweep your floor every day and save it, add water = mud!) It washes up easily. (Even if the kids paint your entire house with it!) It comes in a variety of colors. (Different types of … Continue reading
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Activity Idea: I Know Someone Who
Teach the children to share compliments with each other with this game. Start by making a compliment about someone in the group, leaving their name out. For example, “I know someone who wears very pretty dresses.” The children try and … Continue reading
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Wind Chimes
Create wind chimes with the children to explore different sounds. Cut a four inch circle from heavy cardboard. Punch 4 to 6 holes around it and tie string to these holes that is 1-2 feet in length. Punch two holes … Continue reading
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