by Debbie Mondale | Jun 11, 2014 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Saturdays, Summer Semester
“OO-ee-oo-aah-ahh, ting tang walla walla bing bang.” When your parenting advice starts sounding like the Witch Doctor, you know you are set up for some silliness and laughter. Actually, as a parent, I consider it quite an accomplishment when I can...
by Debbie Mondale | Dec 12, 2013 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Imagine That - preschoolers
Ask children if they know a song about bells. Almost immediately, they start singing “Jingle Bells”. Although it is commonly known as a Christmas song, as it has nothing to do with this celebration. It is a fun song about riding in a horse drawn sleigh, with a few...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 19, 2007 | All ages, For Your Enjoyment, Holiday
I am a big fan of Vince Guaraldi , who creates the music for the Charlie Brown videos, so when I found this, I had to share it with you! My daughter and I were laughing so much from these short takes from the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Linus’ synopsis and...