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Read It Make It: Rocket Craft

Read It Make It: Rocket Craft

  • Post published: January 6, 2021
  • Post author:Andrea

Get ready for all things that go. On The Go Awesome written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Robert Neubecker will introduce your child to all vehicles that go.…

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Storytime Round-up: January 5

Storytime Round-up: January 5

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

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 was WINTER FUN! Books A Hat for…

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Kinder Club – Months of the Year

Kinder Club – Months of the Year

  • Post published: January 4, 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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Read It Make It: New Year’s Craft

Read It Make It: New Year’s Craft

  • Post published: December 28, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

We will be celebrating New Year's soon and Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas written by Gail Piernas-Davenport and illustrated by Marion Eldridge is just the book to share…

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Read It Make It: Penguin Craft

Read It Make It: Penguin Craft

  • Post published: December 21, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

I Am Actually a Penguin written by Sean Taylor and illustrated by Kasia Matyjaszek is an sweet story about a little girl who never wants to take off her penguin…

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Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills

Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills

  • Post published: December 21, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

We are again focusing on the importance of fine motor skills. The following activities use common household items and will keep your preschooler entertained and engaged. Free Play Activities

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Kinder Club – Letter G

Kinder Club – Letter G

  • Post published: December 21, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Kinder Club – Letter J

Kinder Club – Letter J

  • Post published: December 14, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Read It Make It:  Snowman Craft

Read It Make It: Snowman Craft

  • Post published: December 8, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Winter is here! What a snowstorm! Hopefully everyone was able to get out and enjoy the snowfall or at least enjoy the beautiful scenery outside your window. The best way…

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Kinder Club – Letter M

Kinder Club – Letter M

  • Post published: December 7, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills

Free Play Activities: Fine Motor Skills

  • Post published: December 1, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Welcome back to Free Play Activities. Our 11th edition focuses on fine motor skills. It is important for a preschooler to develop fine motor skills. These activities use common household…

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Read It Make It: Rainbow Craft

Read It Make It: Rainbow Craft

  • Post published: November 25, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Share Your Rainbow is a truly inspirational book. Eighteen well known artists draw their hope for the future. Each page is more joyful than the last. The illustrations are colorful,…

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Read It Make It: Apple Pie Craft

Read It Make It: Apple Pie Craft

  • Post published: November 21, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration written by Jack Bishop and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter will encourage your picky eater to try new things. Peyton is not…

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Kinder Club – Letter V

Kinder Club – Letter V

  • Post published: November 16, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Free Play: Letter Recognition

Free Play: Letter Recognition

  • Post published: November 11, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

We are back with our 10th edition of Free Play activities. The simple activities in this video will help your preschooler recognize letters. These activities use common household items or…

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Read It  Make It: Bear Craft

Read It Make It: Bear Craft

  • Post published: November 10, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

A Story for Small Bear written by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Richard Jones is the perfect fall picture book. Small Bear is preparing for winter and Mama Bear…

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Kinder Club – Letter Q

Kinder Club – Letter Q

  • Post published: November 9, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Read It Make It: Unicorn Craft

Read It Make It: Unicorn Craft

  • Post published: November 3, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Why Can't We Be Bestie-Corns? Kevin the Unicorn: Why Can't We Be Bestie-Corns?— written and illustrated by Jessika von Innerebner— teaches children you can still get along with one another…

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Kinder Club – Letter H

Kinder Club – Letter H

  • Post published: November 2, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help you get ready to make the…

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Free Play: Number Recognition

Free Play: Number Recognition

  • Post published: October 28, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

We are happy to see you're back! Free Play is so important for your child and encourages physical and cognitive development. The best part ... these activities can be completed…

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Kinder Club – Letter X

Kinder Club – Letter X

  • Post published: October 26, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Read It Make It: Cake Craft

Read It Make It: Cake Craft

  • Post published: October 24, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

It all started with a cake, then a cookie and finally a pie. Sweet Street erupted in chaos and the Sweet Street inhabitants had to find a way to get…

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Kinder Club – Letter L

Kinder Club – Letter L

  • Post published: October 19, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie

Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun activities and tips to help reinforce a variety of…

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Free Play: Color Recognition

Free Play: Color Recognition

  • Post published: October 16, 2020
  • Post author:Andrea

Welcome back to our Free Play blog. Our activities today focus on color recognition. Most of the activities require common household items. Be sure to check back for more free…

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