March 2010

books and music

March’s Storytelling Day: The True Story of Fuzzy Wuzzy

by Robin
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Our storyteller, Robin, is back with a wonderful story for you to share with your kids … Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t very fuzzy, Was he? Fuzzy Wuzzy was the oldest bear in a big bear family. He didn’t know for certain, but he thought he was [...]

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Weekend Showcase: Link Love

by Kara
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My Favorite Links from the Week: Does Chaos Reign in Your Home Around the Evening Hours? ::: Zen Family Habits Why Sensory Play is Important for Preschoolers ::: Not Just Cute Spring Seed Satchel Tutorial ::: Sugar in My Bowl Miniature Fairy Garden ::: Childhood Magic Mini Easter Egg Basket ::: Thinks Crafts Easy Easter [...]

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books and music

Book Review: Hug by Jez Alborough

by Emily
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Even though I usually share books for elementary age children, today I’m going to share a favorite around my house right now.  My son is 16 months old, and just adores the book Hug by Jez Alborough.  And I have to say, I adore it as well! Photo by Amazon

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nesting

Let’s Talk: Rhythm and Routines When Life Changes – What Works for You?

by Kara
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Families have seasons where life is very busy and seasons where life slows down.  My family is no different.  I know that in my own family, sometimes our rhythms flow smoothly, effortlessly … sometimes we have to work at them and give them a lot of attention to hold them into place. More than one [...]

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Simple Spring Celebrations: Earth Day, Easter, and The Pink Full Moon

by EileenStraiton
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I am so excited to introduce Simple Kids readers to our Guest Poster today: Eileen Straiton of Little Acorn Learning. Thank you Eileen, for sharing some ideas for simple Spring celebrations for Earth Day, Easter, and more! Spring is a time of preparation, rebirth, new life and change; a wonderful time to recreate yourself. Nature [...]

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