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1. Break out of your routine!

Kids benefit from opportunities to explore and experience a variety of places, relationships, and activities. This article from Childcare Exchange makes it clear that the benefits continue throughout our lives. So go for it! (In the last few months, my "new things" have included taking an acting class, plans to teach a creative class to high school students, and going dog sledding.) What are some new things you've been up to?

People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.—Dale Carnegie

"Try something new.  One way to take your memory to a higher level is to expose it to as many new experiences as possible.  Recent studies conducted in Germany by University of Magdeburg researchers... demonstrated that novelty stimulates activity not only in the memory centers of the hippocampus/medial temporal lobe, but also in the dopamine rich midbrain areas responsible for motivation and reward processing.  Because dopamine can enhance learning, anything you consider unique gives you proactive neurocircuitry more ammunition.  By trying something new at least once a week... you provide yourself with more cross-reference material to draw on in the future."

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2. Can a 4 year-old journal?



She sure can! It's all about developing a love for self-expression at this age. It's not about "knowing" how to spell (or even writing with letters), or knowing "what" is being created or drawn. It's about pretending, exploring, and experimenting, which helps develop communication skills, hand-eye coordination, confidence, and self-awareness. But most importantly, it's FUN!

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3. Dog Days of Stockholm!


Rover, River, and I invite you to get around to Stockholm WI this weekend! Dog Days of Stockholm is for people who love dogs, books, and art (any or all of the above). It's a cool little town to explore, plus there will be events all day long (including writing workshops, music, and dog-related fun). You'll find me at the children's tent helping kids journal about how and where they like to get around. Come see us!

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4. Kenwood Elementary kindergartners get around!

Check out these kindergartners' favorite way to get around AND how they show and tell all about it!


I Get Around Tour - Kenwood from Lisa Musselman on Vimeo.

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5. How do you get around? Axel takes the light rail!


Amy, Eric, and Axel took the light rail to Minnehaha Falls park recently. Yay! An adventure that includes both alternative transportation and getting outdoors :-) Amy says "Axel such a train boy it was hard to talk him into getting off the train!"
How and where do YOU get around with kiddos? Email your photos any time to info [at] i-get-around.com!

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6. i get around SPRING TOUR!

We had so much fun visiting Laura Risdall's kindergarten class at Burroughs Elementary, that we're going on tour! On Fridays, March 12th through June 4th, we'll be visiting preschools and kindergarten classes for a book reading, physical activity, and an art project. Spread the word and get signed up--spots will fill quickly! Check out this 2 and a half minute preview:

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7. Meet Lisa!



i get around has an intern! I am so happy to have Lisa's help and involvement. We're busy making plans to get around and have fun--how about you? Stay tuned for updates!

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8. Where am I going?


This adorable little guy, Kincaid, is patiently waiting. Where do you think he's going?

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9. stock up SALE!



Looking for unique kid's gifts that are engaging? Want kids to share your love of travel, outdoor adventures, physical activity, and connection with nature? Have you met Rover?
This fun-loving (and kinda silly) hound encourages kids age 0-8 to be curious, creative, and connected as they get around in everyday life, on special trips, and in their imagination.
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