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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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Create activity boxes for preschoolers using sensory materials, loose pieces, and natural items collected!

5 Engaging Activity Boxes for Preschoolers

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogUncategorizedNo Comments

Activity boxes are excellent ways to have predetermined and constructive tasks for your preschooler. You just pull them out, and let the learning - and the fun - commence! "Morning Boxes" and "Blue Boxes" In our house, we do “Morning Boxes” and “Blue Boxes”. Morning Boxes, as the term implies,...

September 5, 2022

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Grocery Store Preschool Learning Unit

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, EducationNo Comments

The goal of parenting is to equip your kids with the skills and values needed for them to be independently successful in life. One of the reasons we love homeschooling is that we can instill these crucial skills in our kids at an early age so they can have a...

July 21, 2022

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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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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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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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10 Back to School Activity Boxes for Preschoolers

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

School is starting, and it's time to get back into a routine. While Genny is only turning 3 this Fall, many of her little friends are going back to school, and she's been talking about it, too. We've had a very laid back summer without much of a schedule, and...

August 19, 2019

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In this season of bunnies, eggs and candy, it can be hard to explain Easter to your toddler! Here are some tips and resources for a meaningful holiday.

How to Explain Easter to Your Toddler

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Toddlerhood2 Comments

During the Lent season, I was reminded that Easter is really the most important holiday of the year. For us, it is the celebration of death's death, of victory over the grave, of the promise fulfilled since mankind's beginning. Yet my 2 year old daughter is enthralled with TV show...

April 17, 2019

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3 Simple Tips for Adventuring with Your Children

The Unspoken Expectations for the Homeschool Mother

5 Engaging Activity Boxes for Preschoolers

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

4 Preschool Printable Science Lab Reports

Preschool / Kindergarten Daily Quarantine Schedule

10 Back to School Activity Boxes for Preschoolers

How to Explain Easter to Your Toddler

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