My son needs to move. He desperately needs to go outside, but on these extremely cold winter days, that is simply impossible. As a mom and teacher, I want to give my child the opportunity to move his body and utilize his gross motor muscles when I begin to see signs that he may use his…
our homeschooling days
Our homeschooling days are quiet, relaxed, not forced at all. Sometimes the teacher in me wants to do, do do. I want to finish projects or work on printables. But really, they are already learning. My four year old has invented a spaceship. And my two year old daintily lays out all the poms and…
Gifts for Two Year Old Girls
I am so excited to compile my list of gifts for two year old girls. My daughter is a delight and I often feel so nostalgic watching her play. I remember playing with my dolls and creating my own little worlds. I hope that my gift list can inspire her, as well as the little…
Gift Ideas for Four Year Olds
Our list for gift ideas for four year olds is for my son, so it may seem boy-oriented. However, I think that any older preschooler would love any of the items on this list!! I want to share what I am getting each of my children for Christmas. I already shared our Christmas wishlist for…
Gingerbread Man Button Counting Busy Bag
I am so excited to bring you our Gingerbread Man Button Counting Busy Bag today!! This simple, holiday-themed busy bag reinforces counting and colors, while helping children with their pincer grasp and fine motor skills!! Sometimes, it is difficult to keep little hands busy when you just need a minute to {fill in the blank} load…
our shelves: invitations to play and learn
I thought I’d share some of our play shelves every now and again. I set out simple invitations to play and learn to help encourage our days to run peacefully. It is important to rotate toys and learning items to pique children’s interests and to prevent boredom. We threw away more than half our toys a couple…
best toys for open ended play
The season of gift giving is upon us. This year, we are scaling back and observing our children. What ignites their curiosity and creativity? What makes them think and use their senses? Here is a list of open-ended toys and gifts that are perfect for inspiring independent and authentic play for your children. I have split…
how to have fun at home with kids
Fun My son is usually shy about wanting to do “messy” sensory activities. I may set something out for him to explore, and he may walk away or only be engaged for a few moments. Having a book to hold has made a huge difference for him. He can now hold 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids and…
HABA Technics Wooden Blocks Review
Until my son opened up our new set of HABA Technics Wooden Blocks, he did not gravitate towards block play. Now, he will not stop creating and playing with his HABA Technics Wooden Blocks and Vehicles! We all could not be more impressed with this creative set of blocks!! These little well-constructed blocks and genius…
his sword and weapons project
John has been slaying dragons {and Captain Hook}. This is his passion. To wielding a sword wherever he is. It doesn’t matter the time or the place, he has a sword at the ready. A sweet story about the defender and protector of our home…. Daddy was in the bathroom getting ready for work he heard…
Tot School with May
These simple activities for toddlers help keep your younger child busy during homeschooling with an older child. They are small, intentional ideas that can engage your child while using various fine motor skills. May has begun Tot School. We are not following any type of schedule with her. When we began Tot School with John,…
best no cook play dough for fall
We made the easiest and best no cook play dough this week for fall. This play dough is very simple and quick to make and provides a wonderful time of imaginative play and exploration for children. We explored No Cook Play dough for our 12 Months of Sensory Dough this month, and wow, is this…
