Easy Holiday Activities for Children
10+ Big Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Big gift ideas for toddlers and preschoolers
Fall Sensory Bottle Activity
Fall is here and we are enjoying all the fall activities! Nature treasures have been a big hit in our house and I am a fan. I am enjoying the children connecting with nature and not being as consumed with…
Fall Inspired Nature Activity
Fall has arrived, inspiring me to pull out comfy boots and sweatshirts while enjoying pumpkin everything! The crisp air has arrived and it still seems surreal we have reached September of 2020. Mentally I am stuck back in spring. It…
The Importance of Reading to Children
Reading books is an important part of our daily rhythm and everyday learning. We follow a mostly play-based learning style and the concepts my oldest has grasped from books always amazes me. Reading offers a number of benefits for children…
How We Utilize Grapat Mandalas
Grapat Mandalas are very popular and due to COVID and geofencing it sells out so quick. Many shops will be restocking in early September and you may find yourself questioning if they are worth searching for. My quick answer is…
Mystery Fizzing Colors
Even when my daughter is under the weather but she is always up for an experiment. I look for an activity that is low key and also easy to set up. We limit screen-time but while she is sick that…
DIY Story Stones
Story time is so magical as a child, so easy to get lost in a tale. My four year old especially loves when we tell stories, not just read them in books; it has always been part of our bedtime…
Loose Parts: Seasons
In the world of open ended play, loose parts are so exciting. We love to incorporate our Grapat Mandala loose parts into so many of our activities but they have become a favorite for simple math; there are so many…
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…