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Doctor Pretend Play

April 14, 2021 by Belinda Leave a Comment

Have you ever been told, “Don’t let your child play doctor.” I have heard all sorts of stories about things parents have seen and heard from their children and their friends when they play doctor. Some were funny while others were embarrassing or dare I say, somewhat alarming. Recently one of my students came to…

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Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, Learn, Other Learning Fun, Preschooler, Quiet Time, Uncategorized Tagged With: doctor play, imaginative play, pretend play

This cardboard puppet theater is the perfect mix of family fun time and independent activity. The kids loved creating it during quiet time

Cardboard Puppet Theater

March 10, 2021 by Jessie Leave a Comment

Over the past year, we have created a nice rhythm during the week, but quiet time on the weekends looks different. Without many day trips or outings, we are home all day. We all love a day in our PJs, but we find that our days work best if we still have some structure. I…

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Filed Under: All Ages, All Ages, Create, Quiet Time Tagged With: independent play, puppet theater, Quiet time activities, quiet time activity, quiet time ideas

This Loose Parts Art Activity For Preschoolers is the perfect unguided process art exercise, and also great for quiet time for preschoolers.

Loose Parts Art Activity For Preschoolers

March 3, 2021 by Amy Leave a Comment

I took my preschooler to our local art museum this month. He’s been to museums before, but this time there was a noticeable interest and preference for the sculptures, that outweighed the paintings on exhibit. I took the opportunity to encourage my preschooler to think about the materials used, proportions, and where to stand so we could…

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Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, Preschoolers, Preschoolers Tagged With: activities for preschoolers, art activities for kids, art for preschoolers, loose parts, Quiet time activities

These quiet time alphabet activities for kids are brilliant! SImple and independent learning to practice letters for preschoolers.

Quiet Time Alphabet Activities

February 25, 2021 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Is there anything better than quiet time activities? Nope. Not really. A great quiet time activity with an alphabet activities educational twist? Hmm – that is a little better! Throw in a quiet coffee for Mama and you are living the dream … You know we adore our quiet time activities around here. But did…

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Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, All Ages, Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Literacy, Preschooler, Preschoolers, Quiet Time Tagged With: alphabet, learning letters, quiet bins, quiet boxes, quiet time activity

letter writing activity for kindergarten

Writing Activity for Kindergarten

February 25, 2021 by Joanna Leave a Comment

Helping our little ones grow independent is such an important skill we need to put in place early on. By creating an activity like this, not only is a valuable learning goal being met but we, as parents, will actually stand a chance at enjoying the hot (ok, warm-ish) cup of coffee. This writing activity…

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Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, Learn, Letters and Reading, Quiet Time Tagged With: kindergarten activity, Kindergarten at home, writing activity, writing skills

winter sensory bin ideas

Winter Sensory Bin Ideas

February 18, 2021 by Belinda Leave a Comment

Quiet bins are so important for the child and the parent. If you are a busy parent, you require no explanation as to why quiet bins are important for parents. These winter sensory bin ideas are for you. The calm, quiet, imaginative play, which your child experiences has the same calming and centering effect on…

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Filed Under: Explore, Quiet Time, Uncategorized Tagged With: Quiet time activities, sensory activities, sensory bins, winter activities, winter sensory bin

My 5 Best Quiet Time Tips + 2 Freebies

February 15, 2021 by Sarah 2 Comments

Getting a little one settled into her daily quiet time has been the name of the game around here once more. While my older children are all quiet time pros – and have actually grown to cherish their quiet time – my littlest was brand new to the idea. As I have helped little Norah…

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Filed Under: Quiet Time Tagged With: freebies, Quiet time activities, quiet time tips

3 Ideas. One Puzzle. Independent Toddler FUN!

January 27, 2021 by Sarah Leave a Comment

If you are looking for independent play ideas for your toddler, you have come to THE place! I tell you, quiet time activities for toddlers and independent play activities for 2 year olds are the name of the game here right now. With my littlest just settling in to her daily quiet time (and I…

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Filed Under: Quiet Time, Toddlers Tagged With: independent play, Quiet time activities, toddler activities

Quiet Time Play Mats

January 25, 2021 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Since it is January – and January feels like the longest month of the year at the best of times – I thought we should do TWO freebies this month. Not only that – two QUIET TIME freebies. Last week I shared with you my free quiet bin labels. One of those labels was for…

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Filed Under: All Ages, Quiet Time Tagged With: preschool activities, Quiet time, toddler activities

Quiet Bin Labels and Fillers!

January 24, 2021 by Sarah Leave a Comment

We are full on a quiet time kick over here. I feel like it is such a blast from the past! It has been almost six years since I have needed to teach one of my little ones about quiet time, but with my littlest just giving up naptime it is time to teach her…

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Filed Under: All Ages, Quiet Time Tagged With: free, preschool activities, quiet bin labels, Quiet time, Quiet time activities, toddler activities

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