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Storytime Round-up: June 8

Storytime Round-up: June 8

  • Post published: June 9, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was Ms. Jamie's Favorites! Books Please, Puppy,…

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Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts

  • Post published: May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Children are curious by nature, so they love looking for things. A perfect free play activity to entertain your child is a simple scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are educational and…

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Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

  • Post published: May 14, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always fun to try a variety of foods. It is never too early to introduce new meal to your child. Even better, get them in the kitchen and…

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Storytime Round-Up: May 11

Storytime Round-Up: May 11

  • Post published: May 11, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like…

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Kinder Club – See You Later, Alligator

Kinder Club – See You Later, Alligator

  • Post published: May 3, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Congratulations! You made it to our final post for Kinder Club. Mrs. K. and I really enjoyed spending the year sharing stories and activities to help prepare you for Kindergarten…

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Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

Read It Make It: Random Acts of Kindness

  • Post published: May 2, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

It is always the right time to talk to your kids about Random Acts of Kindness. Random Acts of Kindness promote emotional well being, connections with other, empathy and compassion.…

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Free Play Activities: Homemade Play-Dough and Printable Play-Dough Scenes

Free Play Activities: Homemade Play-Dough and Printable Play-Dough Scenes

  • Post published: April 29, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Play-dough is a great way to keep your child entertained. Play time with play-dough encourages creativity and helps children develop small muscles in their hands. It can develop hand eye…

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Storytime Round-up: April 27

Storytime Round-up: April 27

  • Post published: April 28, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was BUGS! Books This title is part…

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Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29

Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29

  • Post published: April 28, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year during  National Poetry Month. Poem in Your Pocket Day 2021 is on on Thursday, April 29th. This is a fun day to share…

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Read It Make It : Earth Day Craft

Read It Make It : Earth Day Craft

  • Post published: April 22, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Earth Day is April 22, but we really celebrate the earth every day. If I Were A Tree written by Andrea Zimmerman and Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong helps your…

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Kinder Club – Sequencing

Kinder Club – Sequencing

  • Post published: April 19, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…

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Free Play Activities: DIY Sensory Bags

Free Play Activities: DIY Sensory Bags

  • Post published: April 16, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

This month we are making DIY sensory bags. Sensory bags are a great way to engage and entertain your child. They require minimal supplies and are easy to make at…

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Watch It  Make It

Watch It Make It

  • Post published: April 15, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Here at Watch It Make It (Read It Make It) we are pairing a simple craft with the movie A Costume for Nicolas. Below you will find instructions for a…

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Kinder Club – Patterns

Kinder Club – Patterns

  • Post published: April 12, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…

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Storytime Round-Up: April 6

Storytime Round-Up: April 6

  • Post published: April 6, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook, Ms. Jamie, Katie Salis, Aaron Spears

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week we read about libraries because it's National Library…

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Storytime Round-Up: March 30

Storytime Round-Up: March 30

  • Post published: April 5, 2021
  • Post author:Katie Salis, Ms. Jamie, Natalie Bota, Rebecca Shook

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is springtime! Books Mouse's First Spring by…

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Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

Read It Make It: In The Kitchen

  • Post published: April 5, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Today we are making Blueberry Muffins! The recipe is from Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins written and illustrated by Chris Monroe. This silly story is sure…

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Kinder Club – Sorting

Kinder Club – Sorting

  • Post published: April 5, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on an early literacy concept and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of kindergarten…

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Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skill

Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skill

  • Post published: March 26, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

This Free Play Activity post focuses on fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are so important for young children. These activities are inexpensive and require items mostly found around the…

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Storytime Round-up: March 23

Storytime Round-up: March 23

  • Post published: March 25, 2021
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime . This week's theme was colors! Books One Red Sock…

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Read It Make It: Women’s History Month

Read It Make It: Women’s History Month

  • Post published: March 25, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

March is Women's History Month and a great way to introduce Women's History Month to your child is with a book and an activity. Michelle's Garden written and illustrated by…

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Storytime Round-up: March 16

Storytime Round-up: March 16

  • Post published: March 16, 2021
  • Post author:Natalie Bota, Ms. Jamie, Katie Salis, Rebecca Shook

Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books Early One Morning by Mem Fox and Christine Davenier…

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Read It Make It: St. Patrick’s Day

Read It Make It: St. Patrick’s Day

  • Post published: March 13, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day calls for celebration and what better way to celebrate with your child, than to read a book and complete a craft. Jack and…

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Free Play Activities: Color Recognition

Free Play Activities: Color Recognition

  • Post published: March 11, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

We are back with our 17th episode of Free Play Activities. The activities in this edition focus on Color Recognition. These activities use items mostly found around the house or…

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