May 2009

showcase

SK Showcase and Weekend Links

by Megan

For this week’s Simple Kids Showcase, the spotlight is on Nicole and her family.  Nicole writes: I’m a firm believer in finding ways to incorporate lessons and learning into everyday play. I blogged about this recently in terms of teaching my little ones more about faith (64 Crayons…Redeemed).  So, I’ve been trying to find a [...]

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parenting

Connecting at the Playground

by Megan

Late last week, I took the girls to a playground at a park near our house. The evening weather was lovely and many families in our community found the pull of the playground to be irresistible. Not long after we arrived, a woman brought two little girls who looked to be her granddaughters in through [...]

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play learn explore

Simple As That: Savor the Evening Walk

by Megan

In our part of the country, we are enjoying the last days of authentic spring weather – high temperatures in the 80s with the occasional spring thunderstorm to cool things down and replenish the ground.  I think this is the perfect time of year to indulge in long, laid-back evening walks. My girls and I [...]

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SK Showcase and Survey

by Megan

It’s Friday and that means it is Simple Kids Showcase day again!  My oldest daughter’s first favorite book was Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  I can remember her sitting in her car seat on road trips, slowly turning the sturdy pages, completely engrossed in the colorful illustrations and always delighted by the beautiful butterfly [...]

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books and music

Our Unsung Favorite: Carry Me

by Megan

I have to confess to you all that when I asked for your favorite “unsung” children’s literature suggestions, I never could have anticipated such an overwhelming response!  You all showed up with more than ninety replies and oodles of book recommendations.  What an absolute delight! It makes me feel a bit intimidated to share a [...]

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