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At her blog, Let’s Explore, Amy shares her family’s experiences creating, imagining, and playing together. You can read about her homeschooling journey at Early Bird Homeschool.

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Create a Letter-Writing Kit for Kids

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The following post is by contributor Amy Anderson of Let’s Explore. Every day, my daughters excitedly walk to the mailbox and check to see if they received any letters. There is just something special about receiving a hand-written note in the mail. I love it, too! Writing letters is a wonderful way to maintain connections [...]

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Creative Pretend Play Props and Ideas

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The following post is by contributor Amy Anderson of Let’s Explore. Pretend play is an important part of a young child’s life. Trying out different roles, replaying experiences, practicing social skills, and trying out new vocabulary are just some of the many benefits of imaginative play. Creating an environment that supports pretend play is easy [...]

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Nature Collections: Simple Ways to Store and Display

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The following is by contributor Amy Anderson of Let’s Explore. My youngest daughter is a collector and a saver. Her favorite thing to do is head outside with a bucket and gather acorns, rocks, leaves, and sticks. We come back from any walk or trip to the park with full pockets. I have dreams of [...]

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Goal-Setting Charts for Young Kids

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The following is by Simple Kids contributor Amy Anderson of Let’s Explore and Early Bird Homeschool. Setting goals is not just for grown-ups. Even our littles can benefit from the confidence-boost that comes from setting a goal, working towards it, and achieving it. Goal-setting with young children should be simple and straightforward: Involve your child [...]

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Make Your Own Backyard Obstacle Course

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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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