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Activities for preschoolers in rainy days

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If bad weather is keeping your family cooped up inside, don't fret. I've compiled my favorite rainy day activities for my kids. If you're like me, with two toddlers at home, a rainy day is enough to send you into a tailspin. No playground. No park. No bike rides. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO ALL DAY?! Before you go totally off the deep end, take a breath. We at FamilyEducation have compiled our tested-and-approved rainy day activities for kids. Family Movie Day (or Night) What's better than cuddling up with your kids, a blanket and a coffee table full of snacks for a family movie night? Not much. My kids love the opportunity to chow on munchies and watch a full-length movie. On the next rainy day or night, turn the family room into your own personal theater. Find a movie the whole family will like, settle in and enjoy the show! Top 5 Dinosaur Activities For Preschoolers Science http://www.preschoolalley.com/top-5-dinosaur-activities-for-preschoolers-science Family Ga...

Tips to prepare your toddler for preschool

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Learn what you can do to make this big transition to preschool easier for your child. You’ll find a timeline for all the things that need to be done to prepare for preschool and guidance on saying a “good good-bye” on your child’s first day. If your child is starting preschool this fall, you may be approaching this major milestone with conflicting emotions. You’re probably excited about all the fun (you hope) your child will have and the new friends he’ll make. At the same time, you may feel a little sad that your baby is venturing out into the big world without you. These emotions are normal. Your child is also bound to have a host of feelings about this transition, feeling proud to be a big kid but at the same time worried about being separated from you and starting something unfamiliar. Having Fun With Preschool Prep There’s a lot you can do in the weeks before to get ready for the big day. But try to keep your efforts low-key. If you make too big a deal out of this milestone,...