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It’s Playtime! Colorful Rainbows

March 7, 2012 by 5 Comments

We had a lot of fun going on a hunt for toys in the colors of the rainbow.

Henry knows the colors at time, usually he needs a little bit of reminding though.

The

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It’s Playtime is Learning Time!

February 29, 2012 by 6 Comments

I love to find fun ways to teach new concepts to the boys.Henry’s been really into counting lately, so we’ve been doing a lot of things with numbers. [He's even adding and subtracting, and even sometimes dividing without even knowing it!]Here’s 4

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It’s Playtime! Time to Recycle!

February 22, 2012 by 1 Comment

I’ve been on the lookout for some fun ways to get some use out of our recycling.

The 34 Recyclables to Upcycle is only the beginning of what can be done with recyclables! Its so fun to see what everyone comes up

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It’s Playtime! Get Moving Indoors!

February 15, 2012 by 3 Comments


This time of year…Even though its been a mild winter in Iowa.We’re still itching to get outside more and run!

We’re finding creative ways to burn off energy in the house.And so

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It’s Playtime! The Heart Project Features

February 9, 2012 by 3 Comments

 

The Heart Project has been kicked off great.
A week into it and we’ve raised well over our initial goal over $1,000 for the American Heart Association. We’ve now re-evaluated our goal, and lifted it to $2k, will you help us

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It’s Playtime: Some Favorites

February 2, 2012 by 3 Comments

Sometimes I just like to look through It’s Playtime and find some great ideas to bookmark [on Pinterest] for the kids to do.

Okay.

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It’s Playtime! Activities for My Toddler

January 26, 2012 by 6 Comments

This year is the year for George.Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself.

He’s 16 months right now.So he still can’t do a

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It’s Playtime! Science Experiments for Preschoolers!

January 19, 2012 by 7 Comments

After doing our lava lamp experiment, I’ve been on the lookout for more fun with science!

Especially experiments that my preschooler will find fun to

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It’s Playtime! More Snow Activities!

January 12, 2012 by 4 Comments

We’re getting snow tonight!

Time to get busy with some of those snow activities I posted about yesterday!

And here’s five more snow themed

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It’s Playtime! Indoor Activities

January 5, 2012 by 3 Comments

Its that time of year.When we all duck our heads and hibernate for a couple of months.

Granted, we try to get outside as much

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It’s Playtime! Christmas Treats

December 22, 2011 by 1 Comment

Some last minute treats for Santa?Or for our family get together!

Try these Christmas sweets and goodies with the kids this year!

[Crystal & Co. : 

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It’s Playtime! Let it Snow!

December 15, 2011 by 4 Comments

The Creative Christmas Countdown is well under way.Kitchen Counter Chronicles has today’s advent activity, Making Snowflakes!

Looking around the It’s Playtime posts has

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It’s Playtime! : Paper Holiday Decorations

December 8, 2011 by 6 Comments

The Creative Christmas Countdown is well under way.Mama Pea Pod has today’s advent activity, Making Paper Decorations!

I found a few inspirational ideas

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It’s Playtime! : Christmas Countdown

December 1, 2011 by 2 Comments

It’s the beginning of the Christmas countdown.

There’s 24 Days before Christmas!Add to that a collection of 24 Kid Bloggers.And that means there’s a

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30 Days to Hands on Play : Playful Fun

November 24, 2011 by 4 Comments

DAY 24 CHALLENGE:

PLAYFUL FUN!

And the weekly It’s Playtime! Party!


DAY 24 CHALLENGE:Spend [at least] 15 minutes getting down on the floor with the kids and have some fun! Start tickling, chasing, or

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It’s Playtime! : Hands on Play

November 17, 2011 by 6 Comments

Today’s challenge is to create a reading nook! I can’t wait to make one [this is something we don't generally do with the boys]. Head over

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30 Days to Hands on Play : Concoctions

November 10, 2011 by 8 Comments

DAY 10 CHALLENGE:

MIXING CONCOCTIONS

Mixing together a few ingredients, creating a concoction that does wonders.

Your kids will love this challenge!
And learn a little about science in the process.

Vinegar and Baking Soda.
Oh the magic.

Adding a little color to it adds a whole

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