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RaiseMT
Dec 7, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20225 min read
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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RaiseMT
May 20, 20224 min read
Crafts Vs Creating
We’ve all seen, or have had children make, the cookie cutter construction paper penguins or the adorable handprint animals. They are...
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RaiseMT
May 4, 20225 min read
Creating Opportunities for Boredom
People often say, “let your kids get bored.” I agree, but I also find it’s more complicated than this. Yes, it’s great for children to be...
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RaiseMT
Apr 13, 20227 min read
Traveling with Toddlers & Child Care on the Go
My youngest daughter and I just returned from spring break in sunny Arizona. Most people think I'm crazy to travel alone with her because...
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RaiseMT
Mar 23, 20223 min read
We Should Be More Like Kids
Young children are amazing. But, of course, you probably already know that if you’re reading this. Children amaze me all the time. I...
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mtoole48
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Creating a Positive Social-Emotional Environment
In honor of Valentine’s Day and “love” month, no matter how you choose to celebrate, or not, it is a good time to reflect on the social...
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mtoole48
Feb 16, 20223 min read
The Winter Blues: Getting Kids Outside When It's Cold
Winter is typically seen as a time for hunkering down, resting, reading good books, sipping hot drinks, and waiting for spring. Unless of...
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mtoole48
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Meet Meghan Higle
Hi, I’m Meghan! I am a born and raised Montanan. Although I’ve lived in Montana my whole life, I’ve moved close to 15 times, once to Los...
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RaiseMT
Jan 19, 20225 min read
Sensory Play In Winter
How is it 2022 already? Here we are, finishing up January. You might be feeling cooped up inside depending on weather. Hopefully you've...
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RaiseMT
Jan 3, 20224 min read
It's Time for Self Care
By Meghan Higle Here’s the thing about self care- we honestly kind of don’t want to do it. Seriously. When you’re exhausted from taking...
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