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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Toddler Thursday - Shapes


Since I am not a "teacher" by profession, I find blogs by teachers to be very helpful. This is a great article found on The School Sparks Blog about helping your child learn shapes and the importance of that skill.

The blog also has LOTS of worksheets to help you teach your child this important skill. Go here to download the worksheets.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

2012 Weekly Coupon Insert Preview

Thanks to Stretching a Buck for posting this helpful 2012 Coupon Insert Preview. This is helpful to know when to purchase extra papers or when to put your paper on hold if you just get the paper for the coupons.

Tuesday Tips - Homemade Chalkboard Paint


The idea room has a recipe for homemade chalkboard paint. I have seen chalkboard paint used in many ways! In nursery's at churches, schools, on kitchen cabinets and check out her idea for chalk rocks! How fun . . . how will you or have you used your chalkboard paint?

Monday, January 2, 2012

Monday Munchies - Breakfast Pizza

Eek! It's the new year and I'm already behind on my post for this morning. Not a good way to start the year :0)

I saw this on Super Healthy Kids this morning and thought it was a great idea to take a plain idea (pancakes) and make something fun out of it (breakfast pizza)! Head on over to read her ideas!

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