Articles for tag: Jack and the Beanstalk, Pinocchio, Puppet Theater, Rumpelstiltskin

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Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater

Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater Altamonte Mall 451 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1389 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 I recently went to the Altamonte mall with my son when I walked past a tiny children’s theater. Although I have been to this mall a million times, I never even looked twice at this venue. It was conveniently located ...

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Healthy Children’s Shows Available on Netflix

Sesame Street is well-known among parents. It is still going strong after several decades and continues to set the standard for preschool shows with its educational aspects. Sesame Street was created by educators and designed to incorporate early education with social and emotional skills, creating a highly educational and entertaining show for kids. Sesame Street ...

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The Best Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

The American Association of Pediatrics has released numerous reports stating that television viewing by babies should not exist and television viewing by toddlers and young children should be very limited. Proactive, responsible parents should make time to read to children and engage in interactive play. The AAP does not go as far as to forbid ...

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Growing Pole Beans in the Garden

As a kid, I was always fascinated by pole beans twining their way to the sky on vertical poles, as they always reminded me of Jack and the Beanstalk. My mother, of course, had other reasons for growing pole beans. Pole beans are similar to bush green beans, but produce larger pods on climbing vines. ...

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Fairy Tales: The Real Deal Behind Their Morals and Character Stereotypes

Witches, fairies, monsters, and ogresses-it shouldn’t take long to realize that many elements of fairy tales and nursery rhymes are heavily entrenched in myths and folklore. Enter the feminine evil. In the article Charles Perrault: Fairy Tale Morals and Men, the role of the weak male character, together with the glut of twisted morals these ...

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Top 5 Educational TV Shows for Kids

My daughter will be three years old soon, and everyday I hear, “Swiper, no swiping! Aww man…” from her as she runs around the house in her Dora the Explorer nightgown and Dora headband. When she starts in her Dora kick, I know it’s time to rotate out the television shows. It’s no secret that ...

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A Visitor’s Guide to Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Looking for something different to do next time you head down to the Jersey shore area? Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township is a unique amusement park especially for young children. Located just 10 miles west of Atlantic City, the park is a quick drive from most Jersey shore points and it provides for a ...