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3 Simple Tips for Adventuring with Your Children

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogAll, Archives, Education, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, Reading, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

“…it’s when the adventures go beyond just being fun and push us into uncomfortable places that we are offering a great gift to our children. Because out of that discomfort comes all kinds of valuable learning about themselves and the world around them.” -“Adventuring Together” by Greta Eskridge The word...

October 5, 2022

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"I don't have unrealistic expectations for my kids... But there exists another component in the shadow of that truth, a more subtle one but no less vital: I have unrealistic expectations I have for myself. -The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogAll, Anxiety, Archives, Education, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

I’ve been struggling lately. Have you ever said something so many times, and even believed it to be true, but never truly digested it, allowing it to permeate your mind and heart into your decision making and responses? When I say I don’t have unrealistic expectations for my kids, that...

September 28, 2022

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First Day of Fall Activities

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Lifestyle, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

We LOVE Fall in our house! Maybe it's because both our girls were born in the Fall. Maybe it's because in the Fall we finally get a reprieve from the searing Houston heat. Or maybe it's because of the hot chocolate and colorful leaves and cozy sweaters. Whatever it is,...

November 12, 2021

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First Day of Homeschool Kindergarten (With a Toddler) | Schedule, Curriculum, Materials

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Education, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

Wednesday marked our very first day of homeschool Kindergarten!! Genny and I have been so excited to jump into "real" school this year, and our first day, while it didn't always go completely as planned, was lovely. I think it's safe to say everyone enjoyed themselves - maybe Nora a...

September 29, 2021

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Does teaching preschool reading to your child seem impossible? Well I've got 5 easy ways you can get your child to fall in love with reading without really trying!

5 Ways to Teach Preschool Reading (Without Really Trying)

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Education, Reading, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

We all know there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to reading, but the good news is if you want your preschooler to become a lifelong reader, you don't need to reinvent the wheel. As a new mom, I knew I wanted my daughter to love books as much as I do....

January 19, 2021

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How to Choose a Curriculum: Brainstorm Worksheets

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Education, Lil Mama, Quarantine Resources, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

No one tells you how to choose a curriculum. Genny's going to be 4 this Fall, making this our "official" preschool year. That said, I thought I might use some curriculums for certain subjects, like maybe math and reading. Five minutes and two Google searches later, I had a throbbing...

July 30, 2020

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Easy to use printable lab report templates for preschool and kindergarten students - print, experiment, then record! Practice using the scientific method with these fun, easy to follow experiments!

4 Preschool Printable Science Lab Reports

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Quarantine Resources, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

One of Genny's favorite parts about doing science is when we do an experiment! These are fun and educational activities that I enjoy as well. The experiments themselves are fantastic for hitting a scientific concept home, but sometimes I like to have some documentation for my records as well. It's...

May 1, 2020

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Post Office Preschool Unit

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogEducation, Quarantine Resources, Toddlerhood4 Comments

When deciding what topic I would craft my first PBL unit around, the post office seemed a clear choice given our current quarantined situation. Now is a perfect time to write letters to friends and family! And why not learn about the post office along the way? By definition, this...

April 18, 2020

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Free Printable Number Worksheets

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Lifestyle, Quarantine Resources, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

Happy Monday, yall! I hope that wherever you are in your respective quarantine locations you are having a good beginning to this second full week of social distancing. Have you lost your marbles yet? I've been going back and forth. To keep myself going, I've been working hard on creating...

March 23, 2020

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Preschool / Kindergarten Daily Quarantine Schedule

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, Quarantine Resources, Toddlerhood2 Comments

Most of us didn't plan on having to be homebound for 2+ weeks with all of our children, yet here we are! If you and your family are in the middle of this social distancing, there's enough to worry about without having to stress about your kids being out of...

March 19, 2020

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3 Simple Tips for Adventuring with Your Children

The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

First Day of Fall Activities

First Day of Homeschool Kindergarten (With a Toddler) | Schedule, Curriculum, Materials

5 Ways to Teach Preschool Reading (Without Really Trying)

How to Choose a Curriculum: Brainstorm Worksheets

4 Preschool Printable Science Lab Reports

Free Printable Number Worksheets

Preschool / Kindergarten Daily Quarantine Schedule

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