Structured vs. Unstructured Learning Activities

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When creating learning activities for my children, ages 3 and 5, I try to create both structured learning activities, which have clear directions and rules to complete the assignment, and unstructured learning activities, which allow the children more creative freedom to explore their understanding of a particular topic. The…

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Winter Preschool Math Activity

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When teaching math to young children, we often think of number-related concepts, such as counting forward, counting backward, simple addition, and simple subtraction. However, there are a lot of mathematical concepts that can be taught to preschool-age children that are not necessarily related to numbers and operations. Image courtesy of

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Holiday Kids Craft: How to Make Valentine’s Day Cards

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Valentine's Day is all about love, so why not have your kids show some love to friends and family with these homemade Valentine's Day cards? Anyone from toddlers to adults can make this simple and inexpensive craft. If you are looking for something to make else as an extra…

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Winter Science Experiment – How Cold Affects Liquids

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This was a challenge to think up, but it was a fun one. Living in South Florida, we don't experience seasons like the rest of the country. Winter here means trading in your tank tops for short-sleeve shirts. I decided we would do an experiment that involved experiencing the cold…

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Chuggington™: Tuesday #gno Twitter Party on Developing Preschoolers’ Social Skills

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When it comes to teaching children important life lessons it’s key to start at an early age. The talented people behind Chuggington™, the worldwide preschool television sensation from Ludorum, are committed to helping parents ensure their preschoolers become productive young "trainees.” “Chuggers To The Rescue,” an engaging new DVD…

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