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Spring fun for kids!

Spring fun for kids! Spring is the perfect time for kids to get messy! April spring showers can leads to lots of fun (and messy) outside learning experiences. One activity for kids is to build a fairy garden. Take a large pot and fill it to the top with dirt.

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Springtime books for kids

Springtime books for kids We at Small Hands Big Dreams preschool Kirtland Ohio love reading! Here are a few of our favorite springtime books to share with your little one. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic story that children love. The story follows the life of a

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March Teacher of the Month

March Teacher of the Month Our Small Hands Big Dreams Teacher of the Month for March is Ms. Princess! Princess has been with Small Hands since August. Princess’ favorite part of being a teacher is “working with children and helping them learn.” Princess is currently in a relationship and has

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Kindergarten Prep Fun!

Kindergarten Prep Fun! At Small Hands Big Dreams, we have a major focus on kindergarten preparation for our children. As the end of the school year is fast approaching, now is the perfect time to practice some of these same skills at home using fun activities. Our first activity is

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February Family of the Month-Bainbridge

February Family of the Month-Bainbridge Our Bainbridge Family of the Month for February is the Miller family! The Miller family is made up of mom, dad, one girl (almost 3), one boy (almost 2) and one on the way (due in April)! They also have two miniature dachshunds, Blitzen and

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Great Books for Valentine’s Day

Great Books for Valentine’s Day There are several awesome Valentine’s Day books that we at Small Hands Big Dreams enjoy. Here are a few of our favorites. The first book is The Kissing Hand written by Audrey Penn. This wonderful book shows the love between a mother and a child, and shows

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Patterning Activities at Home

Patterning Activities at Home Patterning is a fun and easy way to bring early childhood math activities home. One simple way to teach patterns at home is to use M & M’s. Have your child copy and extend patterns that you make M&M’s. And then challenge your child to make

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February Teacher of the Month-Bainbridge

February Teacher of the Month-Bainbridge Our Bainbridge Teacher of the Month for February is Ms. Rachael! Ms. Rachael has been with Small Hands Big Dreams since August and has made a tremendous impression already. She “loves being around kids” and describes herself as “kind, outgoing and loving.” Ms. Rachael’s favorite

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Mentor Employee of the Month

Mentor Employee of the Month Our Small Hands Big Dreams Mentor Employee of the Month is Ms. Renee. Ms. Renee has several hobbies including craft making, shopping, and spending time with her family. In addition, she loves to collect purses. She also has two cats and two dogs. Two of

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