Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Atlanta, GA

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Art: Crayons and Markers

Discovering your child's inner Artist

November 19, 2008

Drawing and coloring with your kids is a great activity to not only help your child express himself, but it also fosters imagination and helps kids learn to think outside the box. I'm sure we've all sat down with a child to color a page and cringed just a little when the child started to color the cow blue or the little girls face green. To kids there are no rules. I do believe that  Read more...

Shiver Me Timbers: Pretend You're a Pirate

September 22, 2008

So we totally missed it here, but did you know that September 19th is " National Talk Like a Pirate Day ?" There are so many fun things to do with your kids on this day that center around that theme. My boys love pirates and we seem to incorporate pirates into almost every type of pretend play we have. We may be late, but it's never to early to practice for next year. There are lots of fun  Read more...

The Littlest Picasso: Best Spots to Draw

May 16, 2008

If your child loves to draw, why not head out around town for some inspiration? Here are my top spots for setting up an easel (or just throwing down a blanket and grabbing a notebook) and letting the creativity flow. a. The Atlanta Botanical Garden . You could opt for an entirely plant-and-flower environment, or a spot with a view of the Midtown skyline. Check  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in atlanta

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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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