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10 Back-to-School Snacks to Make Your Child Smile

10 Back-to-School Snacks to Make Your Child Smile

It’s that time of year where we are fresh and full of energy to get back to a routine and start the school year off with a bang.  Here are ten very genius back-to-school snack ideas that are sure to add some fun to your child’s first day back to school. Back to School...

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Preschool Drop-off: Tips for a More Happy Goodbye

Preschool Drop-off: Tips for a More Happy Goodbye

With a new school year upon us, we all wonder how our preschooler will do with their first day of preschool drop-off. Some children will step into their new classroom without a glance backward.  Others will approach their teacher and classroom with much more caution....

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Introducing Scissors to a Preschooler

Introducing Scissors to a Preschooler

Cutting with scissors is like learning to grip a pencil correctly- it takes a lot of practice and a lot of strength and dexterity.  Little hands get tired and frustration can mount quickly. So participating in  a few fun activities to introduce a child to cutting will...

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Emotional Resilience in Preschoolers 101

Emotional Resilience in Preschoolers 101

It is inevitable.  Life will bring really rough patches and things come our way that we did not ask for (unfortunately, some that we did ask for as well).  I have come to accept that about fifty percent of life is hard.  The same holds true for preschoolers. SO WHAT...

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Repurpose those dried out markers!

Repurpose those dried out markers!

Isn’t it just such a bummer when you find your child’s brand new marker, capless and all dried out?  It took me a few years of teaching to figure out that a simple little poem would greatly decrease the number of times I would find a dried out marker in our classroom...

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Turning No Statements into Yes Statements

Turning No Statements into Yes Statements

Believe me, I am a believer in learning the skill of giving a solid, “No.” But if I am continually saying no in the preschool classroom, my emotional connection with the students will quickly deteriorate and it won’t be long before they stop listening. I have learned...

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Rainbow Summer Roses

Rainbow Summer Roses

Roses are in full bloom in Idaho right now.  Here is a fun project that your preschooler will not only love, but the end result will be a beautiful flower!  This activity takes multiple days, but your preschooler will love watching the daily progress. Supplies Needed:...

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A Guidemap to Help a Preschooler Learn Grip

A Guidemap to Help a Preschooler Learn Grip

Grip is a process! Learning to hold a pencil requires multiple steps and preschoolers can only navigate one to two instructions at a time, so this is tough stuff. Some preschoolers work on grip their entire preschool year. But, rest assured, they will get it with...

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Elements of a Dynamo Circle Time

Elements of a Dynamo Circle Time

Circle Time is so much more than sitting on a carpet square and listening to a teacher. It has the potential to inspire a life-long learner, a curious student, and an independent thinker. Planning a good circle time is a big deal! According to the National Association...

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Welcome to Harmony Learning!

Welcome to Harmony Learning!

My name is Michelle Hutchings, founder of Harmony Learning. For over fourteen years, I have operated Harmony Preschool, an on-site preschool in Meridian, Idaho. In 2020, our school expanded to include a virtual option, called Harmony at Home. I welcome you to our...

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