Tag: homeschooling
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6 Great Websites Offering Free Printables for Homeschooling Families
As a homeschooling mama and retired educator, I am used to creating my own worksheets (if we’re using them). I have used one or two freebies offered by every site (Canva is Queen; use her 24/7). Homeschooling families often rely on free printable worksheets to supplement their educational curriculum. Here are six websites that offer…
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A healthy reflection | 4 mirror activities for toddlers
Our daughter was able to recognise herself at 14 months. With me always in the mirror, dancing, singing and doing our wash routine. Gene began to realise who she was earlier than most toddlers her age. Studies show that typically, between 18 and 24 months, toddlers may start to recognise themselves in a mirror and…
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What is a Toddlers Attention Span?
You might be wondering when or if your toddler (1.5 years to 3.5 years old) has a strong attention span. It may not always seem obvious, but they do! Exactly how long it is depends on a wide range of factors, but generally speaking, a two-and-a-half-year-old child can focus on a specific toy or activity…
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7 Outdoor Activities for your Toddler
In many Scandinavian countries, it’s not uncommon to see a line of strollers filled with sleeping babies parked outside a café, even in winter. It may be cold, the thinking goes. Still, time outdoors is so valuable for a baby’s health that there are benefits despite—and maybe even because of—the conditions. We all know intuitively…
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