It can be challenging to talk to family members about what to get your children for a birthday or holiday. Gifts can be seen as an extension of the gift giver and many people show love to one another through…
Life Cycle of a Bee Sensory Play
Water beads are one of our favorite sensory bin fillers and if you haven’t experienced them yet, head straight to amazon and order some. Water beads never seem to amaze me with their growth. The photo on the left is…
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…
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…
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…