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Play Kits You Haven’t Thought Of

You’ve seen little ones endlessly fascinated by wooden spoons, pots and pans, or an empty cardboard box (while their expensive toys sit untouched!). There’s actually a beautiful reason for this—and a simple way to harness it. My free PDF guide explains treasure baskets and heuristic…

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“Junk” Worth Keeping

Some of your child's most valuable, open-ended play comes from your recycling! Unlock the hidden potential of your recycling bin and turn everyday objects into unparalleled learning opportunities for your preschooler. While most store-bought toys limit creativity with their single-purpose designs, recycled materials are delightfully…

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Taking Pictures You’ll Be Glad You Took

For early childhood teachers, taking photos is part of the job. Over decades in the classroom, I’ve taken thousands of photographs to illustrate children’s Learning Stories, which help parents stay connected to their child’s growth, relationships, and everyday learning at the center. So I’ve worked…

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Why You Should Print Family Photos...

Today's children are the most photographed generation in history. They have the least access. In bygone years, photos were special. They were shared and displayed. Today photos are locked on smartphones and require adult permission and passwords to view. Photographs show a family as an…

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