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... I had a whole play room of things to do, and we used the LR floor and DR table (games, coloring, play dough, etc.) too. We also had an outdoor playground.

Free play filled most of our day. Because there were so many options of things to do, it kept them busy and happy. I didn't use TV at all. I figured they prob get enuf at home in the evenings and wkends.

I kept menus simple, so preparing lunch didn't take long.

I plan to open a playschool in my home this fall for 3-5 y.o's.. Will structure it w/ circle time (themed around a letter of the week) which will include lots of pre-K skills such as letters, numbersw, colors, shapes, calendar time, book with title/theme relating to letter, show and tell relating to letter, etc.

Will have three 20-minute rotating centers (2 or 3 kids @ each) with games, coloring sheets, arts and crafts, play dough, free play, etc. Snack, outdoor time, closing circle (what did you like about today, good-bye song).

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