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15+ Superb Books for Young Scientists

November 10, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 10 Comments

15+ Superb Books for Young Scientists, picture books, science books, science books for kids, children's science books

Recently, I posted a poll in The {Virtual} Family Book Club at My Little Poppies asking parents to share what their children were interested in reading this summer and the top pick was scienec and nature books. Today, I am sharing our family's favorite books for young scientists. 15+ Superb Books ...

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Sensory Processing Disorder Gift Guide

November 9, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 4 Comments

Sensory Processing Disorder Gift Guide: Resources for Families | My Little Poppies

Today I'm sharing the best gifts for sensory kids. I hope that this sensory processing disorder gift guide will help your family learn to manage and improve those important skills! Do you have a child who struggles with what I call sensory STUFF? What is sensory stuff? Well, it's a catch-all term ...

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50+ Gifts for the Book Lover in Your Life

November 7, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 2 Comments

50+ Gifts for the Book Lover in Your Life | My Little Poppies

Every morning, on Instagram, I share our morning Coffee and Books. Coffee and Books is our family's version of morning time. It is a tradition that we love, but one that was never planned. And the funny thing is, you guys helped it to grow. If I went a morning without posting what we were reading, I ...

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100+ Fantastic Gameschooling Resources for Amazing Play

November 3, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

We are a family of gameschoolers and I firmly believe that children are happier and more receptive to learning when they have ample space for play in their day. Not only that, but families make memories together around that game board. Board games provide a safe space for children to learn new ...

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Homeschooling

50+ Educational Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love! | My Little Poppies
Homeschool Subscriptions
3 Fantastic Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf to Inspire Kindness | My Little Poppies
Ten of the Best Science and STEM Gifts: Affordable and Fun | My Little Poppies



Books

15+ Superb Books for Young Scientists, picture books, science books, science books for kids, children's science books
50+ Gifts for the Book Lover in Your Life | My Little Poppies



Games

100 Games and Picture Books for Play-Based Family Learning | My Little Poppies


Gifted/2E

Sensory Processing Disorder Gift Guide: Resources for Families | My Little Poppies
Traveling with Intense Kids | My Little Poppies
Thrice Exceptional: How to Encourage Twice Exceptional Girls {Guest Post from Sophie Miller of ThinkFun} | My Little Poppies
Gifted, the Movie: Bring Tissues | My Little Poppies



poppies Hi, all! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, wife, mom to three amazing children, writer, bookworm, nature lover, coffee drinker, Chesney fan, board game nerd, and now- suddenly-unexpected homeschooler...and podcaster!
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