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Turning Valentine Crafts into Montessori-Style Activities

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:20:46 +0000

You can turn many Valentine’s Day craft ideas into Montessori-style activities. Not only will your child have a chance to repeat the activity as often as he or she wishes, but you will give your child extra opportunities to develop important skills. Giving your child a chance to repeat activities is especially important when your...

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I Have, Who Has? Summer Art Appreciation Game Pack in Print or Cursive

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:05:11 +0000

I love games for learning, and I Have, Who Has? games are great for a variety of concepts! Today, I have a new I Have, Who Has? game pack in print or cursive … this one focusing on summer art appreciation! It completes the series of I Have, Who Has? seasonal game packs. I designed...

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I Have, Who Has? Spring Art Appreciation Game Pack in Print or Cursive

Deb Chitwood — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:50:59 +0000

Games are great ways to add interest to learning. I Have, Who Has? games are perfect for a variety of concepts! Today, I have a new I Have, Who Has? game pack in print or cursive … this one focuses on spring art appreciation! I designed it for various numbers of players, hands-on learning, and...

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I Have, Who Has? Winter Art Appreciation Game Pack in Print or Cursive

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:00:23 +0000

I love games for learning, and I Have, Who Has? games are great for a variety of concepts! Today, I have a new I Have, Who Has? game pack in print or cursive … this one focusing on winter art appreciation! I designed it for various numbers of players, hands-on learning, and for ages 3-12. ...

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I Have, Who Has? Autumn Art Appreciation Game Pack in Print or Cursive

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:15:38 +0000

Games add interest to learning and are extra helpful for homeschooling. Of course, they’re great in the classroom, too! Today, I have a new I Have, Who Has? game pack in print or cursive focusing on autumn art appreciation! I designed it for various numbers of players, hands-on learning, and for ages 3-12. Disclosure: This...

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Pi Day Princess Crafts: How to Make a Pi Bracelet and Crown

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:35:30 +0000

We’ve started Pi Day celebrations early … by preparing two wearable crafts for Pi Day! Courtesy of my 5-year-old granddaughter, Zoey, they became Pi Day princess crafts … a pi bracelet and a pi crown. They were also a fun part of our kings and queens unit. Zoey’s 15-month-old sister, Sophia, was able to join...

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Easy, Colorful Chalk Marker Leaves for Any Climate

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:00:05 +0000

I absolutely love living in San Diego. But one thing I miss about living in a snowy climate is the pretty colored leaves in the fall. So I was excited to discover new ways to create easy, colorful fall leaves for any climate! Thanks to an idea I saw on Coffee Cups and Crayons, my...

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Montessori-Friendly Christmas Ornaments and Cards Kids Can Make

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:30:03 +0000

Some of my husband’s and my favorite Christmas gifts over the years were the Christmas ornaments our now-adult kids made for us. As a grandparent, I’ve had fun passing on the tradition. Today, I want to share in one place some of the Christmas ornament and card projects we’ve done. Disclosure: This post contains...

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50+ Creative Ways to Use Materials found on Your Nature Walks

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:30:53 +0000

Nature walks are fabulous activities for both kids and adults. But what should you do with the treasures found along the way? I’ve rounded up over 50 lovely, creative ways to use the materials found on your nature walks. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Here are lots of creative ideas you...

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Simple and Sweet Craft Stick Photo Frame Gift Kids Can Make

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:15:01 +0000

Shhh! Don’t tell Zoey’s mom! My 2½-year-old granddaughter, Zoey, made her Mother’s Day gift yesterday, and it turned out so cute! I love how inexpensive, simple, sweet, and versatile a craft stick photo frame is. And it’s the type of gift a mom will treasure forever! Of course, this isn’t just a great gift for...

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