November 13th, 2009 Friday Finds Posted by Melitsa in Good reads, Media, play activities, Roundups, Seasonal play, Sites to visit

It’s Friday!

I’ve got the virtual hot chocolate and whipped cream with a few sprinkles on top, by the kids.:)

Here are  some on my tweets from this past week I’ve enjoyed around parenting and play.

They made me think, smile ,cry and take action. Hope they inspire you too. Interesting articles and blogs I have found this week via Twitter or my Reader.

If you tweet let me know your ID in the comments.

Better-off parents being better parents via @mumsnetTowers http://bit.ly/219xfO interesting article

10 Tricks to Get Kids Outdoors . http://bit.ly/SMZI9 @alisonkerr

Do you have a thankful tree? http://bit.ly/46sn7C

Why Would a Toddler Talk If He Doesn’t Have a Reason? http://bit.ly/1PSLwG

Fancy some open ended art ideas? http://bit.ly/30yftB

The Preschool Balancing Act: http://bit.ly/UHMID via @addthis@childhood101

@cbai: Smoking in pregnancy & disruptive behaviour in 3-year old boys and girls:analysis of the uk millennium cohort http://bit.ly/35Qb1i

@NAEYC: Share a story of diverse Thanksgiving traditions with your class: http://bit.ly/QCLhZ (Duck for Turkey Day)

@MumsnetTowers: Blue TOYS for a boy?http://bit.ly/yqTan

Activity #336: Make tagging along easier – http://shar.es/akPFQ * perfect for walks*

@MOIxx: Here is a picture of our fab Baby’s First Calendar – for special days, safer nights xx http://bit.ly/KekCs

Cute kids craft :make a votive candle holder w old drinking glass @muffintinmom http://bit.ly/pIyHY

@Kidlutions: When sorry doesn’t cut it…do you force your children to say “I’m sorry”? Here’s another idea: http://bit.ly/2DlV6u

@letkidsplay: Today’s toy in 50 Toys in 50 Days is the best new building system I’ve seen. http://bit.ly/4vEjY2 Block week continues…

5 Ideas for Kids Who Hate to Read – http://shar.es/akCre

@planningqueen Those biscuits look great! http://bit.ly/3j4YEQ ( We made them. Taste great too )

Super cute DIY Advent calendar http://bit.ly/2XqSzK + list of playactivities 2 do http://bit.ly/4igf6P

Ever wondered why block play is such a big deal? http://bit.ly/11OJYp #ece Thx @letkidsplay

Fairy pumpkin houses= hours of imaginative play http://bit.ly/10lq1

Which blogs, people or Tweeters do you follow with a heart for play, Early childhood education ( #ece) or outdoor play?

Melitsa Avila is a former teacher, mother of three boys and military wife who talks about living an intentional play lifestyle using practical and everyday play activities to do with the under 5s. She publishes related ebooks & newsletters. Melitsa is the host and producer of a weekly Early Childhood radio show: Raising Playful Tots bringing parents and carers together with Early childhood practitioners. Thanks for reading!

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