Playing Your Way to Solutions: Tackling Tough Challenges with Fun
Today I want to talk about the importance of children using play to get through new or challenging situations that they have experienced....
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RaiseMT
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Lunch and Snack Ideas
This is my first year as a parent who packs lunches! I’ve learned so much thus far. I thought I would share it with you all. I will share...
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RaiseMT
- Jul 7
- 3 min
The Rabbit Listened
I recently came across a book that really moved me. It was short, sweet, simple, and fun, but powerful. This was a Dolly Parton...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Make a Summer Basket with Me!
Finally, sunny days are upon us. We have already been outside so much more these last two weeks than we have in the last three months....
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RaiseMT
- May 15
- 5 min
Bettering Ourselves to Better our Children
I always believe that the first step to bettering ourselves and our lives, and in turn our children’s lives, is doing work on ourselves....
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RaiseMT
- Apr 10
- 4 min
They’re Not Listening!
I’ve had many friends, coworkers, and early childhood students tell me “they’re just not listening to me!” I’ll admit that back when I...
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RaiseMT
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Asking Questions
This month I want to highlight the importance of getting to know the families of the children you teach and care for by asking crucial...
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RaiseMT
- Feb 6
- 4 min
Staying Positive and Having Fun with Sick Kids
It seems like this has been a long and hard sick season! Whether you’re a parent to young children or a child care provider, I’m sure you...
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RaiseMT
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Screen Time Breaks
It looks like a cold, windy front is moving in on us just in time for our holiday break! Some lucky folks might be vacationing outside of...
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RaiseMT
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Creative Development in Children
We are all well aware in our profession that development happens on a continuum and it’s not always linear. Some children skip crawling...
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RaiseMT
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Sneaking in Standards on Halloween
I know this blog post will be on the website a few days after Halloween, but my hope is that you can save this for next year, or apply it...
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RaiseMT
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
Teaching Friendship Skills for Beginning of the Year
It's been a smooth back-to-school start for us, I’m hoping the same for anyone reading this! So far this school year, we’ve observed...
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RaiseMT
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Drop-Offs
Happy back-to-school season! I wanted to write a little something about drop-offs. Drop-offs look different for all kids and families!...
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RaiseMT
- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
My Summer Decluttering Journey
So far this summer I feel like my days have been filled with packing bags and snacks, cleaning the kitchen, getting kids in and out of...
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RaiseMT
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Making Story Time Count
It’s widely known how important reading is. We don’t read much during the day at our house, but I always make a point to read to my...
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RaiseMT
- Jul 27, 2022
- 4 min
What I Learned from Swim Lessons
I always find it funny to do regular things from the lens of a teacher. Of course, I’m a mom, but I was a teacher first and I always have...
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RaiseMT
- Jul 13, 2022
- 4 min
Follow Their Lead
This post is, like most, inspired by my daughter, her friends, and their summer activity choices and interests. Usually, it’s water play...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Waiting
This week I remembered a powerful lesson when it comes to working with young children. I remembered to wait. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 15, 2022
- 5 min
Sensory Play for Spring and Summer Days
Spring has been off to a mostly gray and rainy start, but I hope this hasn’t stopped you from exploring with your kiddos. Just today, I...
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RaiseMT
- Jun 1, 2022
- 5 min
Strolling Thunder, a Reflection
Estelle and I were up at 7:00 am on Tuesday May 17th ready to advocate for Montana. I, more than her, because she really didn’t have a...
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