Go Out on a Limb

Don't hesitate to go out on a limb sometimes---

after all, that's where the fruit is.

Evan Esar

Want S'More?

Plan ahead...

National S'Mores Day is Wednesday, August 10th.  Grab some grahams, chocolate and marshmallows and get fired up for this super sweet summer holiday!

Brothers & Sisters

Siblings that say they never fight are most definitely hiding something.

Lemony Snicket

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/08/sibling-rivalrythe-science-of-siblings.html

Are You Ready for Rio?

The opening ceremonies are August 5th.  Here are some ideas to get you started---

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/07/olympic-fever.html

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/07/wacky-olympics.html

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-olympics-london-2012.html

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/02/olympic-art.html

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/02/citius-altius-fortius.html

Winter Olympic ideas can be adapted to the summer---

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/02/winter-olympics-words-and-simple.html

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/02/winter-olympics-sochi-2014.html

Search--- 'preschool Olympic theme'

'preschool Olympic crafts'

'preschool Olympic games'

'preschool Olympic activities'

'Olympic party food'

(crunchy Cheetos in an ice cream cone is a gold medal winner!)

There are lots of great images and ideas and most are really simple. 

Enjoy the 2016 Summer Olympics with your child!

I Will Survive

Some ideas to get you through the last few weeks of summer vacation...

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/07/survivor.html

How to Keep the Kiddos Busy

http://www.parents.com/fun/games/educational/instant-fun-quick-and-easy-activities-for-kids/?slideId=38964

http://www.parents.com/blogs/toddlers-kids/2015/07/28/fun/5-fun-stem-activities-for-kids/

Raising Children

A study on the best and worst states to raise children---

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/22/health/best-worst-states-raise-children/?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool