PVC Pipe Play

By Kristi, on August 27th, 2012%

One of our local home improvement stores is having a going out of business sale. I bought some PVC pipe at a great price for toddler play. You may not be comfortable letting small children play with this product and that is fine. In Missouri, this material can be found in state accredited preschool classrooms. . . . Read More: PVC Pipe Play

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The Lion – Fierce for Fine Motor

By Kristi, on February 19th, 2012%

March is arriving soon and we are prepared to usher the month in when this cute little lion.   I love that how it implements so many fine motor skills.

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Fun with a Marble Run!

By Kristi, on January 28th, 2012%

We have been playing with a marble run; and my older preschoolers and their parents have loved it.

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Write On!

By Kristi, on August 25th, 2011%

Learning to write isn’t just about sitting down with a pencil and paper. Here are a few activities that are simple to do and encourage fine motor skills, creativity, and early writing. These aren’t new and all over the web. If you want to leave a link in the comments feel free.

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34 comments   Literacy, Motor   ,  

M&M’s are Marvelous & Magical

By Kristi, on July 20th, 2011%

Have you ever been taken your special little guy or girl to a ball park, airport, bus station, sale barn, and an expected short wait has stretched to an eternity? Everyone has become bored, wiggly and just plain tired. M&Ms can become a source of learning and entertainment.

Here are super simple . . . Read More: M&M’s are Marvelous & Magical

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