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Be sure to stop by the Great Playdate Ideas page, where you can find our playdate and story time idea posts organized by subject. We would love your feedback or submissions! Leave a comment or contact us.

Autumn Leaves Playdate

November 19, 2013November 21, 2013 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Many thanks to JMM Danette Z. for her help with this one! That nip in the air is here, and the leaves are falling down. What better way to make …

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Teddy Bear Picnic Playdate Ideas

November 15, 2013December 27, 2013 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Even if you’ve never heard of the Teddy Bear’s Picnic before, there is just something about putting “teddy bear” and “picnic” together that is delightful. Say “Teddy Bear Picnic” to …

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Hummingbird feeder playdate

November 12, 2013April 21, 2014 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

A craft playdate that also gives you the opportunity to enjoy some wildlife observation? Yes, please! (There are also links to other hummingbird activities at the end of this post.) Make a hummingbird feeder and start observing with your kids!

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Jack and the Beanstalk (plus lesson resources)

May 4, 2013November 7, 2017 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Jack and the Beanstalk simply couldn’t be a more perfect foil for hands on storytelling. First of all, Good Ol’ Jack doesn’t listen to his mother and mass chaos ensues. …

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winnie the pooh party ideas for kids

Take Your Party to the 100 Acre Woods

April 23, 2013November 14, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

Whether you love Classic Pooh or Disney Pooh, you would have to hunt far and wide to find someone who doesn’t enjoy Pooh Bear. And why not? The stories are full of themes about friendship and helping one another and understanding those who are different. Have a 100 Acre Wood party and celebrate your love of Pooh!

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Back Yard Science: Hello, Mama Bird (and lesson resources)

April 22, 2013January 4, 2014 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

Updated: Now that I’ve seen the mother bird, I know this is actually a Northern Cardinal’s nest! See more posts about her at Back Yard Science. Our back yard is …

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