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FINDING QUIET MOMENTS IN THE CHAOS
Inspiring moms of babies and toddlers to instill a love of reading from an early age.
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raisethemreading
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Playing Preschool - Year 2: Unit 3 - Alphabet
Book substitutions for moms teaching homeschool preschool with Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool - Year 2: Unit 3 - Alphabet
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raisethemreading
Aug 14, 20203 min read
Playing Preschool - Year 2: Unit 2 - Animals
Children will begin to classify types of animals and learn about habitats in this unit. Books for Year 2: Unit 2 - Animals
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raisethemreading
Aug 12, 20204 min read
Playing Preschool - Year 2: Unit 1 - All About Me
In light of all that transpired this summer, the first unit of Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool Year 2 could not have been more timely.
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Aug 7, 20206 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Games Week
Looking for ideas to squeeze the last drops of fun out of summer? Busy Toddler's Summer Camp at Home has it all!
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raisethemreading
Jul 30, 20206 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Water and Ice Week
I thought we were experts in water play but we still had a few things to learn from Busy Toddler's Summer Camp at Home Water and Ice Week.
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raisethemreading
Jul 29, 20206 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Art Week
Art projects don't really hold my toddler's attention, so I had low expectations. But I think its important to keep trying, so we dove in.
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raisethemreading
Jul 28, 20205 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Nature Week
A Companion to Busy Toddler's Summer Camp at Home. After months staying safe at home, the time was ripe to observe the world with new eyes.
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raisethemreading
Jul 27, 20205 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Camping Week
Nothing says summer like backyard camping. Busy Toddler's Summer Camp at Home inspired me to set up camp just in time for Father's Day!
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raisethemreading
Jul 26, 20205 min read
Summer Camp at Home with Busy Toddler - Intro + STEM Week
A pandemic may have put a damper on the hottest season of the year, but summer was still going to be magical thanks to Summer Camp at Home.
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raisethemreading
Jul 22, 20207 min read
Getting Started with Playing Preschool
As a mom of a toddler and an infant, Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool Program was a lifeline. Here is everything you need to get started.
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raisethemreading
Jun 8, 20204 min read
Playing Preschool - Unit 19: Water
Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool saved the best for last as the Water unit by combines engaging, hands-on learning with awesome activities.
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raisethemreading
May 30, 20201 min read
Book Review: Together by Emma Dodd
“Together” by Emma Dodd captures the joy a parent and child share spending the day together and when it's over, you can't wait for another.
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raisethemreading
May 25, 20204 min read
Playing Preschool - Unit 18: Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are more than damsels in distress. The magic of these stories is they help children understand conflict or model behaviors.
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raisethemreading
May 23, 20202 min read
Toddler Baking: No-Bake Pumpkin Power Balls
Baking with Toddlers: A Recipe for Success I love the idea of baking with my toddler, but in practice, things can get pretty messy. ...
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raisethemreading
May 14, 20202 min read
Book Review: Good Night, Little Blue Truck
One of my favorite picture books for toddlers offers reassurance that while bad weather can be scary, thunder is just a noise.
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raisethemreading
May 9, 20204 min read
Playing Preschool - Unit 17: Opposites
This unit used variety of activities and ways to explore the concept of opposites.
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raisethemreading
May 4, 20204 min read
Growth Mindset Gardening: Raised Beds for Beginners
If you are thinking about starting a backyard garden, it really isn't as much "work" as you might think and it is so rewarding to watch thin
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raisethemreading
May 3, 20202 min read
Growth Mindset Gardening: The Power of "Yet"
Growth mindset is a viewpoint that our abilities are not static. It encourages risk and builds resilience through the power of "yet."
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raisethemreading
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Book Review: Gazpacho for Nacho
This book was love at first read. Nacho refuses to eat anything but gazpacho until he learns the joys of cooking.
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raisethemreading
Apr 29, 20206 min read
Playing Preschool - Unit 16: Pets
Caring for a pet may be a great way for children to learn responsibility but dramatic play offers many benefits (without the commitment).
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