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Learning the Alphabet: Printable ABC Packs

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I’m so excited to share an alphabet series that my two year old has been using behind the scenes for the last few weeks! It’s called Learning the Alphabet and is designed to help kids learn letters (upper and lowercase) and their sounds. It’s a “prequel” to Reading the Alphabet and contains the same kinds of hands-on activities. *This post…
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10+ Ways to Use Alphabet Flashcards

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Flashcards. Yeah, I’m not a huge fan of them when they’re just used as flashcards. But if you get a little creative with them, you’ll find that they are VERY versatile and can be used in some fabulously hands-on ways, which is the kind of learning I love. Don’t believe me? Just take a look at all these hands-on ways…
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Christmas Break Boredom Busters

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Take a look at our collection of Christmas Break Boredom Busters. They’re perfect for helping you bring just a little bit of structure to your days during the Christmas break! It’s Christmas break. The cookies are baking in the oven. The kids are home. All is calm and peaceful. Is that what it looks like at your house? If it…
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20+ Car Games and Activities {For Long Car Trips}

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If you’ve ever traveled with kids {even a short distance}, you know that it is a challenge for sure! And when you’re traveling longer distances over school breaks, having a few car games and activities in-hand helps the time pass faster AND makes the car ride a little more fun! Here are 20+ car games, activities, and tips I’ve gathered…
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt {Printable BINGO Boards}

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My kids like to go look at the Christmas lights every year. We have a couple of elaborate displays close to our house that the kids “ooh” and “ahh” over. This year, I suggested that we go look at Christmas lights one evening as a way to pass a little time before bedtime and I actually heard, “I don’t want…
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