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Easy Snowman Winter Painting for Preschoolers

Easy winter painting using potatoes

Potato Stamp Snowmen Make a snowman picture using potato stamps The secret ingredient to this snowman art painting? Potato stamps! Preschoolers used mixed materials to “paint’ with potato stamps. Preschoolers benefit from this method of “process art”, developing skills while creating. The main benefits of this preschool winter art activity are: Developing fine/gross motor skills (using the…

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Time Management Strategy, make more out of the time you don't have

Effective and practical time management strategy and tips using the free printable graphic organizer with video instruction

learn to : Balance your time between family and work You can always make more money, but you can’t make more time. A time management strategy is essential for every person in today’s busy and multi-tasking world. Whether you are a work-at-home mom balancing all of each family member’s needs or an empty nester like me, time management is essential. You can’t make more time, but you CAN make more…

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Free Printable Preschool Pack Robot Love

Free Printable Pack Robot Love for Valentine's Day and Febuary! Includes skill building Letter Recognition, fine motor prewrite, and critical thinking pages.

Robot Love Pack Free Printable Alphabet Letter Matching Cards Just Print and Play! I use standard clear contact paper from the $Store and cover if i am going to store and use it again. I also insert page into a clear protector sheet, and the student uses dry erase markers. Robot Love is Easy Peasy! Roll A Robot Dice Game (also includes robot drawing template, separate dice key)PreWrite Page…

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Winter activities pack for preschoolers

Free printable pack includes literacy and math skill building activities for preschool and kindergarten

Free printable January Activities Calendar This free printable winter-themed pack for preschool/kindergarten/other early learners, can be used in a variety of ways. Combine the activities or use each activity separately from each other. Practical activities to do with kids at home, especially helpful in inclement weather. This free printable activities calendar gives ideas for kids to do when…

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2022 LGBTQIA & Ally Printable Wall Art Calendar

2022 LGBTQIA & Ally Printable Wall Art Calendar

printable wall art calendar I stepped up my game this year to actively promote the inclusivity of others regardless of gender or color.Since there isn’t a way in my small town to take action: I joined the localLGBTQIA FB as an ally, to see if anyone from this community needs any support I can offer.I joined Tic-Tok and support LGBTQIA creator platformsI joined the TicTok Facebook group Stand in…

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Helloooo..quick blog update..

Will I be here in 2022?

Goodby 2021 Hi! If you are a subscriber, you know there has been a lack of activity here. It has taken me a few months to decide my path. In August, I made the jump from turning my online “side gig” into a full-time position. I had been able to manage my blog and other online pursuits due to work as a nanny, then preschool, and finally jr high virtual art teacher -then summer art teacher for…

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PNW Native American History Book List

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Download or Print the book recommendation list below pnw-native-american-history-bookspart-oneDownload

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How a wall art calendar can relieve stress

How a wall art calendar relieves stress 2022 printable wall art calendar

Scandinavian Wall Art Calendar 2022 Monthly Wall art calendars.  I’ve always had an odd decor because I hang up different things that I like. I always thought I was odd, turns out there’s actual data that shows art of any kind contributes to a sense of well-being. Studies show that there are several reasons I do this. Viewing art, any kind of art makes us feel better.Viewing Art relieves…

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The easiest way to boost your mental health? Look at Art

The easiest way to boost your mental health? Look at Art

2022 Monthly Wall Calendars I’ve always had an odd decor because I hang up different things that I like. There is no theme. My home  Decor ranges from nature theme to comic artwork. Studies show that there are several reasons I do this. Viewing art, any kind of art makes us feel better.Viewing Art relieves stress.Viewing Art, makes our brain grow. Our brain works to recognize patterns etc,…

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Holiday $500 in 30 days Budget Planner

save $500 in 30 days budget money savings challenge

Holiday Budget Challenge So I’m writing this with Christmas exactly 25 days away. Counting Today. But I can still use my budget planner to start saving. Maybe I can double up on 2 or 3 days? Maybe I don’t need to save $500 but I can use this to help me save $250? These budget planners are very effective, I’ve used them. Even when I fall short of my “time” goal, I still save money. It also…

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Busy Thanksgiving Kids + Learning

Have activities set aside for kids this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Kids Activity Pack 11 Pages Neither printables nor Google was a thing until my kids were teens. Boy, do I wish I had these when they were young! My (then) ADHD son (now severe mental health diagnosis) really needed to be active100% of the time. In my preschool I used I Spy and Scavenger Hunt as quick fill-in activities because these low-key activities exercise learning…

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What is Thanksgiving? Practicing Thankfulness

What is Thanksgiving? Practicing Thankfulness

Thanksgiving can be tricky to teach to children, especially young learners. Many Native Americans observe the day of Thanksgiving as a day of grief. I always taught Thanksgiving as an occasion to practice being Thankful. Yes, we should be Thankful ALL Year. But Thanksgiving really gives an opportunity to shine the light and be grateful. Introduce and Grow Thankfulness: Use the prompts above to…

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Color the Turkeys, gobble gobble. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Color the Turkeys, gobble gobble. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Keep kids busy, just print and color The digital download means you can print out and pass out multiple times. Eight unique coloring sheets as shown for kids of all ages. Use to keep kids busy during the Thanksgiving break or the Thanksgiving meal. GET THIS PACK HERE GET THE TURKEY COLORING PACK HERE Living through Learning, one gobble at a time.

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Preschool Process Art Butterfly

Preschool Process Art Butterfly

Preschool Potato Print Process Art Very simple, little prep and supplies art craft! Stamp a butterfly onto the free printable flower download page. This download includes step by step instructions with photos. You will need potatoes, paint and paintbrushes. Cut off a small piece of the end of potato for the head. (circle shape) Cut a half piece for the top wings. (lengthwise) Cut a quarter…

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Teaching Cinco de Mayo to kids

Teaching Cinco de Mayo to kids

The free printable book to color and trace is culturally sensitive. The general rule of thumb is: If you need to ask if it’s offensive, it is. There are many online sites that offer free printable coloring pages, of kids dressed up as “mexicans” for lack of a better term. While this may seem harmless, some who are part of this culture can be offended by it. Even more importantly, this…

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Pizza Cat Kids Card to Make

Pizza Cat Kids Card to Make

Print out Card page, shown below. Print out Speech Bubbles Saying Page Shown Below Cut out the rectangle and fold card. shown below. Cut out the Saying and glue to front of card. shown below. Color and sign and done! cccuuutttteee pizza cat blogpizzacatcarddone-1Download Living through learning one card at a timie

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Help Kids Game Safely with Confidence

Help Kids Game Safely with Confidence

Photo: Pexels Gaming is a popular pastime for kids of almost every age, but not all parents are on board. A primary concern for moms and dads is preserving their children’s safety online. Fortunately, there are ways to help your kids game safely while having fun with technology. Consider these tips from ReadCountCraft on how to indulge your children’s love of gaming and instill good values at…