There are a few things that I find are coming to me with age. One of which is pairing things down — or simplifying, I suppose. We were at our local Children’s Museum last week and there was the neatest (hugest) marble (well ball) run. It was made on a great big metal wall with…
Quiet Time Activities for BUSY BOYS!
If there is one thing I know, it is busy boys. Trust me on this one. I have two of the busiest little people you have ever seen. Which, of course, is one of the reasons I am also a self-made expert on Quiet Time. As you may know, I wrote a bit about the…
On-the-Go Quiet Time Activities
Quiet time activities for trips and travelling! Are you getting tired of me sharing quiet time activities yet? Impossible! Great quiet time activities make for great quiet times. Great quiet times make for happy kids. And happy kids – well in my world, that means a happy me! One time when I really, really love…
Can You Fix It? (A Photo on Friday)
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. Happy Friday friends! This week Sam was home with a bug again. One of those bugs that seem to go on and on and on. Near the end of the week he was feeling pretty good, but still had a fever, so he…
Playdough Road Construction
A photo on Friday. Well this little gem was a HUGE hit with Benjamin. A little playdough, whipped up from my favourite no-cook recipe, a few diggers and voila! A playdough road in need of some serious repair. Again and again and again. Hope you have a lovely, festive weekend friends. Let the holiday fun…
A Q-tip Maze
A photo on Friday Happy Friday friends! This week I wanted to share an idea that Sam came up with all on his own. It was fabulous for developing his fine motor, spatial, and math skills. He was playing with a quiet bin and decided to change it up (though still playing and learning independently,…
Christmas Sensory Bin and a Sticky Tree
Too soon for a Christmas post? Nah … it’s November! This was one of the boys’ favourite activities last season—a sticky Christmas tree to decorate! Super simple, and lots of learning can be added. Counting, colour or size sorting, and patterning can all easily come into play (Ha! Play—I didn’t even do it on…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving friends! I have so very much to be thankful for, including of course you visiting with me in this space. I am forever grateful to you for reading my zany ideas and especially for the fact that you often like them! I just have a quick post for you today as it has…
“Learn to Read” Quiet Bins
Well – did you see the Super Blood Moon last night? We did – and it was awesome. And today we are celebrating little Ben’s third birthday! Good grief with all this excitement I can barely sit still to get this post out to you … but I really want to, so I will. Exciting…
Super Fun Ways to Play and Learn with STICKERS!
Who doesn’t love stickers? While I was teaching in the classroom I never once ran across a child that did not love a good sticker activity. I am not sure what it is, but stickers are just, plain, awesome. I am partnering with Pipsticks today to share some fun ways to play and learn with…
