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Calming Glitter Jar and Calm Down Song (Inspired by “Esme & Roy”)

Jackie Currie — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:32:44 +0000

Happy Friday!

I'm really excited to show you these calming glitter bottles! They're so easy to make!

They're mesmerizing to play with and they're a great tool for helping preschoolers learn how to relax and regulate their emotions when they're upset, anxious or just feeling like they need a quiet moment to reflect.

I'm also super-excited to tell you about a new preschool series that airs on Saturdays on Treehouse TV. It's called Esme and Roy, and it's an adorable animated series that helps kids manage their emotions and navigate through challenging situations.

I've watched a few episodes and I just love it. I hope you'll check it out with your little ones!

Click the link below to learn more about it, and to see how to make our glitter jars.

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Water Bottle Whirligig Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:46:53 +0000

If you love using recyclables for crafting, and you’re a fan of homemade wind chimes for kids, you’ll love love our water-bottle whirligigs! We hung ours in a tree in the backyard a couple of weeks ago, and they’ve been spinning in the breeze and sparkling in the sunshine ever since! Pop over to Kids...

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Plastic Bottle Wind Chimes – a Recycled Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 05 May 2014 02:24:49 +0000

These Plastic Bottle Wind Chimes will add a burst of colour to any outdoor play space or patio! All you need is a plastic bottle, paint, yarn and buttons! We LOVE making homemade wind chimes here in my home daycare. We’ve made so many different sets for the hooligans to give to their parents, and also to hang...

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I Spy Sensory Bottles for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:19:33 +0000

I Spy Bottles, also known as sensory bottles or discovery bottles are plastic bottles that your children can fill with odds and ends and then top up with water. Making the bottles helps kids identify colours and shapes and strengthen fine motor skills, and playing with the sensory bottles is a delight for toddlers and...

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Bottle Babies – Loose Parts for Play

Jackie Currie — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:16:48 +0000

Bottle Babies: inexpensive, open-ended loose parts make a great addition to an indoor or outdoor play space. I first learned about Bottle Babies over at Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School. Inexpensive, easy and fun to make, bottle babies are similar to discovery bottles or I Spy Jars. They make a wonderful, open-ended addition to any...

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