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As many of you now know, parts of Raise Montana will be coming to an end while other parts are moving to new spaces. Unfortunately, the...
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Aug 194 min read
Back to School To Do’s
You all know by now I am a big fan of reflecting, creating lists, and then reflecting again. Typically, I utilize this practice for...
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Jul 163 min read
Beating the Heat
If you’re anything like us, you are probably finding yourself and your children trying to soak up every minute of this beautiful sunny...
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Jun 214 min read
What Can you Learn from a Bug?
Easy ways to bring learning into outside play.
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May 153 min read
Summer Schedules
The time is coming! The weather will soon be warm, the days will be long, and children will be happy, free, bored, and wild; possibly all...
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Mar 65 min read
Spring Forward: Teaching about Weather
The days are getting longer and I can hear more birds chirping outside each morning! Little do the birds know that we probably have at...
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Feb 134 min read
Our Words are Powerful
In honor of Valentine’s Day and the month of love, I wanted to talk a little about the words we use with children. I know some people...
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Jan 103 min read
Happy New Year: Reflection and Gratitude for Kids
What a wonderful time of year to reflect back on the year previous and practice gratitude for all that we had throughout the year! As...
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RaiseMT
Dec 13, 20233 min read
How Do You Celebrate?
This month, the Raise Montana team has spent time talking about and learning how to have a culturally inclusive and responsive holiday...
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Nov 14, 20233 min read
Chores for Connecting
You might have heard this term if your social media algorithm shows you endless parenting videos like mine does. I just came across this...
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RaiseMT
Oct 6, 20233 min read
All About MTAEYC
Every October, Montana holds the state Early Childhood Education Conference in partnership with the National Association for the...
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RaiseMT
Sep 6, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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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Jun 5, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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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Apr 10, 20234 min read
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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Mar 9, 20235 min read
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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Feb 6, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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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