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You will need: rubbing alcoholsturdy zip lock bags gallon sizemixing spoonwhite rice (not instant)liquid food coloringcookie sheet / drying traystorage container or baggie 1. In...

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Free Printables Reading Comprehension Sheets with 1st Grade Sight Words

May 21, 2019

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If I can’t find the resources I need, I will make my own with exactly what I want. I’ve seen 1st grade comprehension stories with...

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How to Make a Blue Themed Sensory Bin

May 5, 2019

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Creating a sensory bin is really fun because you get to make something wonderful for your child to be excited about!Even better, you can tailor...

Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Sensory Bins Teaching and Learning

How to Make a RED Sensory Bin

March 27, 2019

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Sensory bins are one of my most favorite ways to facilitate learning in children.Creating a sensory bin is so fun and so perfect because you...

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Ice Cream Shop Educational Play Sensory Bin / Box / Tub – DIY

March 7, 2019

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Friday, October 18, 2013 I love the ice cream themed sensory bins that I made. They are so fun and colorful. Although not shown, I...

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Learn About Black Creativity at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

January 24, 2019

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There is always something exciting worth learning about at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago. This year’s Juried Art Exhibition is the largest in its history....

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Cool Winter Crafts & Treats to Make Indoors Where it’s Warm

November 26, 2018

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DIY & Crafts FREE Printables Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Teaching and Learning

Free Printable Collection Jars Kids Activity

August 23, 2018

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Kids LOVE to go on nature walks to find interesting things. Kids also LOVE to make collections. I like this printable version of collection jars...

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