Playdough is a great fine motor activity to build muscles in children’s hands. These muscles are important for things like gripping writing utensils, dressing themselves, and manipulating small items. I have also found playdough time to be a calming and…
FIVE Items to Build a Shelfie
Now that we have established what a shelfie is and the basics of one, let’s dive into how to build one. I have curated a list of five basic items that will help you build your perfect shelfie. Shelfie [noun]:…
How To Create A Shelfie
If you browse playrooms and toy collections online, I am sure you have seen the term “sheflie.” So what exactly is a shelfie you might wonder. A shelfie is essentially a styled photograph of what is on display on a…
Cardboard DIY Popsicles
We recently started a special “late night Friday” with our four year old daughter. We noticed she was craving solo time with us and a special night would give my husband and myself an opportunity to engage in age appropriate…
Playroom Update
With the current situation around the world and so many of us on lockdown, I am sure many of you can relate to having the desire to complete a project. We spend so much time in our playroom and having…
Bookish Play
For the longest time while reading to Lily it was more like reading to myself out loud. Lily is full of energy and even as a toddler was so busy running that she did not want to sit through a…
What Is An Invitation To Play?
Does a child really need an invitation to play? Well, we aren’t sitting down addressing envelopes but a child is still learning how to play. Simplifying their play options can help ease them into a deeper concentration. What is an…
Let’s Dive Into The Ocean
Curiosity is at an all time high in this house! My four year old has all the questions and even when I provide an answer, it is still often followed with WHY? I am thankful for our library of books…
Easy Rainbow Rice Recipe That is Vinegar Free
Rainbow rice is so much fun and can be reused time and time again. Our first batch of rainbow rice lasted at least a year. It reached the point of not being able to take the smell any longer, I…
Four Easy Questions To Ask Yourself When Starting A Toy Collection
Ready to dive into a glorious world of beautiful, sustainable and environmentally-friendly toys? Perfect, welcome to the club! I have got tips for you on our favorite first sets that are safe for little hands, and where you can find…
Five Helpful Reasons Kids Benefit From Toy Rotation
Toy Rotation is key to simplifying play for your child. When you have your first child, it’s fun to relive your childhood years by buying them toys you wish you’d had as a child or any new thing that excites…
Simple Tips to Transition Away From Plastic Toys
So you have read all about wooden toys, here are simple tips to transition away from plastic. Maybe you have even started to enjoy reading up on different learning approaches such as Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia or Heuristic but what…