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Dental Health Month Sensory Play Still Playing School

WEBThe components of our sensory tray were an assortment of items we had around the house including tools from our Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'N Fill dentist kit, lengths of beading string as "floss," plastic lost tooth containers (leftovers which were a hot commodity in my kindergarten classroom). We rounded out our supplies with a trip to the Dollar Tree and …

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Toothpaste Slime for Dental Health Month Still Playing School

WEBLast year to celebrate Dental Health Month in February we played with real toothpaste! This year we decided to make a fun sensory substitute. This variation only takes a few ingredients and lasts a lot longer. For this toothpaste slime we used clear glue. We colored the glue with turquoise and blue liquid watercolors and added super fine

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Tips for Observing Nature with Kids Still Playing School

WEBBe Prepared! Getting outside in nature as much as possible have proven health benefits including resetting kids' internal clocks for better sleep at night! (Parents, say it with me, YAY!) When we're having a difficult homeschooling day I know that a break outside is just what we need. Keep all of your nature observing gear together in a backpack.

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Advice for Those Who are Suddenly and Unexpectedly …

WEB3. Start with what you love! Start your day with what you all enjoy. If you love to bake, remember that kids are learning math and life skills and bake with them!

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Active Games for Kids: Fun Gross Motor Ideas from A to Z

WEBA is for Animal Walks. from Lemon Lime Adventures. B is for Balance Bench. from Adventure in a Box. C is for Color Gross Motor Games. from Still Playing School. D is for Dancing Through the Alphabet. from Bare Feet on the Dashboard. E is for Egg Races.

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Lemon Ginger Ice Cubes for Refreshing Infused Water

WEBThe lemon wedges and ginger paste is divided evenly in the ice cube tray. We add the lemon juice to the tray and then fill the same container with water to finish the cubes. This rinses every last bit of lemon goodness into our ice cubes! Yum! Freeze the cubes and enjoy! A tray of twelve cubes will last us most of a week.

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E's First Dentist Visit Still Playing School

WEBShe was a champ during the brushing, exam, flossing, and fluoride treatment. She couldn't spit yet, but we'll work on it. They have token bubble gum machines that give the kids prizes. She left with two princess stickers, a new pink toothbrush, a temporary tattoo, and a rubber duck covered in hearts. All in all, a successful first dental …

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Virtual Book Club, Science, and History Classes for Home Education

WEBSome of my classes are geared for grades 3 through 12 (book club, Zoology, science, history, and writing) while others (20 Things Research Club) are available for all ages. I've taught pre-K through 12th grade virtually as well as in person. As homeschoolers we know ages/grades don't always reflect our kids' abilities and kids benefit from

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What to Expect at Well Baby Visits Still Playing School

WEBExpect to undress your baby complete for weight checks. You might want to dress your baby in a one piece outfit that is easy to get on and off instead of layers. After weight, your doctor will also measure your baby's length and head circumference. These stats will be compared on a typical growth chart to other babies of the same sex and diet.

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The Value of Korxx: A Safe, Sustainable, and Educational Choice

WEBIt's clear that kids love Korxx.As a early childhood teacher and a mom I love the company Korxx.I support the sustainable, natural cork blocks they make. Most importantly they've convinced me to be a customer because of why they do what they do.

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Show & Tell: Addi Twigg of Add It Up Still Playing School

WEBThe first wonderful woman that I'd like to introduce you to for our Show & Tell is Addi Twigg, singer, writer, artist, comedian.She also came up with the name for this feature for us, sticking with the school theme, which is perfect!

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Show& Tell: Jackie Link, Living with Hemiplegic Migraines

WEBYou have won the award for the person I've known the longest who has been featured as a Show & Tell! Jamie Steele is a close second. Here is a picture of us together with our kindergarten class!

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