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The Importance of Play

The Importance of Play Often we get questions from parents about why the children at our centers play so much. And the answer is that play is very important work! Play is the way that children explore and learn about the world around them. Meaningful play allows children to develop

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Paint Marker 4th of July Flags

Paint Marker 4th of July Flags   What you need: -Paint markers/Bingo markers in red and blue -Paper -White paint -Cotton swab   Directions: On the top left hand side of the paper, use paint marker to draw a blue square. Allow to dry. Dip cotton swap into white paint.

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Teacher of the Month – July 2016

Teacher of the Month – July 2016 July 2016 Teacher of the Month Our Teacher of the Month is Ms. Lauren! Ms. Lauren has been with Small Hands for 8 months and is currently the Infant 2 co-teacher. Ms. Lauren has a boyfriend of 5 years and a beautiful 2

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Free Summer Activities

Free Summer Activities Summer Activities Looking for something fun to do with your family to do this summer but don’t want to spend a fortune? Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of several fun and free family activities for the summer. One of our greatest free area resources is

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Popsicle Houses

Popsicle Houses Children work on their fine motor skills while creating this imaginative art project. What will be in your house? Materials: 1. Craft Sticks 2. Glue 3. Paper 4. Crayons and Markers Directions: 1. Have children build a house using the craft sticks and glue together. 2. Once dry,

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Family of the Month – May 2016 (Mentor)

Family of the Month – May 2016 (Mentor) The Fielder Family Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers, the only 4 star rated child care center in Mentor, Ohio is proud to introduce our May family of the month – the Fielder family! The Fielder’s consist of mom, dad the 2 kids

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Family of the Month – May 2016 (Bainbridge)

Family of the Month – May 2016 (Bainbridge) The Stultz Family Small Hands Big Dreams, the best Bainbridge preschool, would like to introduce to you or May Family of the Month: the Stultz Family! The Stultz family enjoys going geocaching together. Big brother likes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and dinosaurs.

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