July 2010

holidays & celebrations

Children’s Birthday Parties – Right Off of the Bookshelf!

by Jennifer
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The following is by contributor Jennifer Brown. For my birthday this year I’m going to have _____.” What parent of a young child hasn’t heard that phrase?  Birthday parties are a big deal among the younger set.  It didn’t take long for my first child to realize that birthdays equals cake, presents & parties. On [...]

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showcase

Sunday Showcase: Link Love

by Kara
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Summertime Bickering ::: The Parenting Passageway Family Glue (the cousins are here!) ::: My Little Hen 5 Simple Ways to Create Amazingly Memorable Traditions ::: Steady Mom On Being Busy or Being Full ::: Simple Homeschool DIY: Juggling Rag Balls ::: Maya*Made Super-Easy Cool Comets ::: Frugal Family Fun Painting Peg People ::: Ancient Heart [...]

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nesting

Nature Tables: A Simple Way to Connect with the Natural World

by Kara
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The following is by Kara Fleck, editor of Simple Kids. A nature table, or nature corner, is a nice way to create a space within our homes that can remind us of our connection to the natural world outside. Devoting an small area of our home to a seasonal display is a simple way to [...]

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play learn explore

Make Your Own Backyard Obstacle Course

by AmyA
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The following is by contributor Amy Anderson of Let’s Explore and Early Bird Homeschool. I am always looking for fun, creative ways to get moving with my kids. Since my girls were toddlers we have been making our own backyard obstacle courses. Our whole family can participate in gathering items, setting up the course, and [...]

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Weekend Showcase: Link Love

by Kara
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Last month, Simple Kids was honored with a spot on the Raising Playful Tots Index. This list is a compilation of wonderful resources for early childhood. You can view the entire list of 100 here. Thank you to Raising Playful Tots for the honor of being included on this list and for compiling this index [...]

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