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Things to nurture pretend play at home

October 14, 2008

Pretend play is vital to your child's development. That is why they have centers in pre-school and young elementary grades. At preschool your child may play in a medical or doctor center, where they are given a lab coat, stethoscope, and band-aids. Based on personal events and experiences such as movies, books, or stories the kids will create scenes to act out with their friends. They will  Read more...

Looking for a costume?

October 07, 2008

The countdown has started! Halloween is on a Friday this year, so parents may be at a party as well as kids. If your child hasn't picked a costume yet, or you will need one for a party, I have a couple of suggestions of places to check out. 1. Starline Costumes on 1286 Bandera Road. They are open year round and have over 30,000 costumes. Prices range from $55-$95 and these costumes are to  Read more...

What's in your dress up bin? How to choose a costume...

October 06, 2008

We are still building our dress up bin because my son is young. So far it has old hats, his old Halloween costume from last year, and a couple snippets of fabric to "layer" with. I was at Wal-Mart getting him a bandana for his costume and picked up a few in different colors for 99 cents to play with. Picking through sale bins or getting the sale after a holiday can add to your dress up bin. It  Read more...

The Top Five Coolest Extra-preschool Activities in San Antonio

June 17, 2008

1. Aragn Spanish Academy Classes Great preschool classes are one thing. But Spanish immersion preschool classes are a whole different world. Aragn Spanish Academy offers classes for children starting at age 3 that look and behave like any other great preschool in town. The difference is in how these classes sound. Children participate in typical preschool activities (singing, dancing, playing,  Read more...

How to be a cowboy/cowgirl for a day

May 23, 2008

Tumbleweeds, Buckhorn Museum and the Texas Ranger Museum Is your child in the mood for pretend play and dress up? Why not encourage them to become a cowboy/cowgirl for a day? This is, after all, Texas, land of the cowboy and cowgirl! What better place to learn what being a cowboy/cowgirl is really all about? Start by organizing a playgroup at Tumbleweeds (979-0339, 8301 Speedway Drive, 78230),  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san antonio

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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