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- Lindsay said...
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I'm obsessed with your Valentine's activities! I can't believe I slacked off and am doing pink week this week. Lame. I love that you have tot school parties -- do the children do tot school at home as well? I think that sounds so fun, but I don't know anyone else who has any remote interest in tot school. :(
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February 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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While I think that they do some educational activities at home, none of them have a formal tot school program. The people who I have invited are my friends from my moms group. They may not be super into doing tot school at their homes, but they seem to have fun. I treat it like a play date, but just with more structured activities.
And, go to any craft store right now and pick up some Valentine's stuff for CHEAP! Its perfect for pink week! -
February 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM
- Deb Chitwood said...
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I love your Tot School party ideas, Nicole! Water beads are awesome ... and it's great that you found a variety of creative ways to use them. Thanks so much for linking up with Montessori Monday. I pinned your post to my Kids' Valentine's Day Activities Board at http://pinterest.com/debchitwood/kids-valentine-s-day-activities/
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February 18, 2013 at 10:46 PM
- Unknown said...
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Wow, Beautiful pics and great ideas :)
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February 19, 2013 at 12:14 AM
- Sabrina said...
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These are great ideas Nicole! I'm totally jealous! I would've never thought of some of this. And Henry is soooo adorable!
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February 19, 2013 at 5:46 AM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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Thank you Deb!
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February 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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Thank you!
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February 19, 2013 at 10:09 AM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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Thanks Sabrina! I think he's pretty cute too.
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February 19, 2013 at 10:09 AM
- Amy @ No Greater Honors said...
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I love what you did for Henry's valentine's day - I wondered, do you find it hard to do things like this with children who aren't used to tot school, and more specifically the Montessori method?
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February 19, 2013 at 12:35 PM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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That's a great question! I actually think that the Montessori method is so natural that kids pick up on it very quickly, especially when there is another kid that is used to it. I think kids really enjoy being able to take control and learn for themselves.
However, I think its very hard for parents that are not used to the method to sit back and give up control. I think they want to lead and say "this is how we do this" or "look at this" or whatever instead of just surrendering to the environment that's been prepared. -
February 19, 2013 at 1:14 PM
- Jennifer Kochert said...
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Your party looks great!! You totally reminded me about the water beads, I need to pick some more up, they are so fun for kids!!
Love your blog also -
February 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM