Thursday, December 31, 2015
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Kraft Paper Ideas...
Create with Kraft Paper! Here are some photos of ideas found on Pinterest.
Link to the Kraft Paper on our website;
painting on kraft paper
make cornstalks
map and road fun
castle
tree
wall covering
table runner or covering
jumbo rose
wrapping paper
book covers
apple tree
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
Dramatic Play
Here's an article on the importance of pretend play.
We have a great selection of dramatic play items online:
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Games Galore
Best Teacher Supply has an excellent selection of games both in store and online.
http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65430
http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65430
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Sale!
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25% OFF ALL Melissa and Doug this week. Sale starts Wednesday
and runs through Sunday!
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Wednesday through Sunday, December 20th, 25% OFF All Melissa and Doug, (In stock, reg priced items)
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Snow Fun!
There are so many ideas out there for creative play with Insta-Snow!
To purchase Insta-Snow, please visit:
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Puffy Rain Clouds
"Have you ever wished you could paint a cloud? Even if the idea never occurred to you, I guarantee your kiddos will love this activity. Not only will they be able to create a giant, puffy cloud in a seriously cool way, they’ll be able to add color to their hearts’ content and THEN dive into some ooey, gooey, foamy sensory play. Art, sensory, science, and FUN with only two household ingredients- what more could you ask for?"
Find the recipe here:
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY AND HOW TO FOSTER IT
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY AND HOW TO FOSTER IT
This is a great article about how to foster creativity.
We have so many great art supplies at Best Teacher Supply both in the store and online.
dough, tools and cutters
clay and tools
texture/rubbing plates
paint, paper and tools
scented markers
arts and crafts
Monday, December 7, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Blue Orange Games - GREAT Christmas gifts!
Why Play is Important in Child Development
Parents want to give the best opportunities to their children. Music lessons, language lessons, extra tutoring, after school learning programs, the list can go on and on. We all want to give our kids the advantages and opportunities to succeed and/or perhaps we didn’t have as children. All of those activities are wonderful opportunities. However, play sometimes gets a bad reputation as being frivolous. On the contrary, play is very important in child development! If you want to learn more, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report about the importance of play in promoting healthy child development (read here). Play can reduce stress and anxiety for kids AND adults so make some time to get silly! The National Lekotek Center , a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, provides an array of services to improve the lives of children with special needs through the utilization of toys and play. They have 20 wonderful reasons to encourage play for ALL Children.
Top 20 Reasons to Encourage Play for ALL children
- Play advances many cognitive skills like learning to focus and paying attention to details.
- Play produces an active, alert, but non-stressed frame of mind that benefits a child greatly.
- Play opportunities help a child develop problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
- Play promotes both long-term and short-term memory.
- Play stimulates language, negotiation and communication skills.
- Play teaches a child how the world works from gravity to how things move, float or fly.
- Play experiences allow a child to explore symbolic play, imitation and his own creativity.
- Play allows a child to build confidence, one trip down a slide or throw of a ball at a time.
- Play provides the feedback a child needs to develop self-knowledge and self-esteem.
- Play is an excellent way for a child to connect to nature and to explore its many facets.
- Active play can enhance a child’s mood, coping abilities and defuse emotionally charged events.
- Play teaches the cornerstones of relationship building, cooperation and compromise.
- Leadership along with group skills are learned through team or collective play.
- Active play promotes a healthy body for children and lowers their risk of obesity.
- Play promotes brain development through the use of both the body and mind.
- Play can teach a child the lessons of strengthening and balancing his body and coordinating his hands and eyes.
- Play stimulates resiliency by prompting the child to try again and learn patience towards self and others.
- Play fosters courage to swing higher and jump farther.
- Play teaches empathy by allowing a child to explore the role of both winner and loser.
- Play leads to engagement and enjoyment that provides a child with both physical and emotional release.
Best Teacher Supply has a wide variety of Blue Orange Games. Check us out in the store or online:
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Hape Toys and Games on SALE!!
| 25% Off ALL Hape Toys and Games (in stock items) |
Today through Sunday, Dec. 6th we will be discounting ALL Hape Toys and Games at
25% Off. Shop early for the BEST Selection!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
IEPs Aligned to Grade-Level Standards
IEPs Must Be Aligned to Grade-Level Standards, Says New Federal Guidance
Monday, November 30, 2015
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Come see us Saturday!
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