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Quiet Time Kids Activities with materials you have at home!

March 13, 2020 by Sarah Leave a Comment

The news was just released that little ones in my province will be home for quite some time! So I thought this the absolute perfect time to share some Quiet Time Kids Activities that use materials you already have at home. Now, we homeschool, so this news doesn’t hold quite the same weight to us…

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

Another week of quiet boxes

Quiet Boxes: Week 2

February 16, 2020 by Sarah 17 Comments

Did you catch the first week of quiet boxes I shared? If not you can see them right here, This Weeks Quiet Boxes. As I promised, here is our next week of quiet boxes. As always, these boxes are very, very simple. They are calming, quiet activities, ideas for letting little ones relax and slow…

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Filed Under: Learn, Quiet Time Tagged With: independent, quiet boxes

collage of lots of different quiet time activities for kids

Quiet Time Ideas for Kids

January 26, 2020 by Sarah Leave a Comment

How’s that cold cup of coffee, Mama? Oh wait – it’s in the microwave (cold yet again) right? I KNOW. I have been there. You need (desperately) quiet time ideas for kids. Whether you have a toddler or preschooler who is just outgrowing his nap or you are looking for independent play ideas so you…

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Filed Under: All Ages, Preschoolers, Quiet Time, Toddlers Tagged With: busy boxes, quiet boxes, Quiet time activities, quiet time ideas

Simple quiet time activities for 3 year olds

54 Mess Free Quiet Time Activities for 3 Year Olds!

December 15, 2019 by Sarah 11 Comments

  Looking for some quiet time activities for your toddler or preschooler? You have come to the right place! To a Mama, Dad, or Caregiver with little ones at home there is no sweeter word then … NAPTIME — at least in our home.  A time to recharge, relax, and get (a little bit of)…

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Filed Under: Create, Easy Crafts, Loads of Ideas!, Preschooler, Quiet Time Tagged With: preschool activities, quiet activites

Helping Baby Crawl with 5 Fun Games!

October 8, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Well guess what has just started happening in our home? Our little Norah has started to crawl! We had so much fun helping this baby of ours learn to crawl. Today I wanted to share with you 5 of the ways we were helping baby learn to crawl.  Now, given that this little Miss has…

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Filed Under: Baby, Life, Quiet Time Tagged With: baby, baby activities, crawling

STEM and STEAM Activities for Kids

October 2, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Are you looking for (or wondering about) STEM or STEAM activities for kids? If so, you are in the right place my friends! This is the ULTIMATE resource list for the best of the best Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STE(A)M) activities. My boys have always loved STEM challenges. And I completely understand why!…

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Filed Under: Numeracy, Preschooler, Quiet Time Tagged With: science, STEM

The absolute best Busy Bags for kids! Over 40 independent activities perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids too! #howweelearn #busybags #kidsactivities #quiettime

Tried and True Busy Bags

September 17, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Have you noticed that I write a TON about quiet time activities in this space, but not a lot about busy bags? There is a reason for that!  Quiet time in our home is about resting and allowing little ones some mindful time. Quiet time is FAR more than simply keeping little ones busy. I…

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Filed Under: All Ages, Preschooler, Quiet Time Tagged With: busy bags

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

Quiet Time Alphabet Activities

July 24, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Is there anything better than quiet time activities? Nope. Not really. A great quiet time activity with a strong 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. My eBook on…

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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

Inspiring ways to spice up your use of loose parts with kids! These loose parts play ideas are so easy and such simple additions to your loose parts centre. Perfect simple activities for preschoolers and toddlers. #Howweelearn #looseparts #playideas #preschoolactivities #kidsactivities #finemotor #sensoryplay #reggio

Loose Parts Play Ideas

July 8, 2019 by Sarah 2 Comments

Do you know about ‘loose parts play’? This is an idea that was introduced to me a few years ago in the Kindergarten classroom. I have used loose parts with my own children pretty much every single day since then. The idea is so very simple, and the learning is so very powerful. The idea…

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Filed Under: All Ages, All Ages, Letters and Numbers, Preschooler, Quiet Time Tagged With: learning, loose parts, preschool, Quiet time, reggio

Such awesome ideas for playing with puzzles! These puzzle games and activities are perfect for a rainy day and great for a quiet time activity too! #howweelearn #puzzles #playideas #quiettime #busybags #preschoolactivities #kidsactivities #rainyday

8 Ways to Play Puzzles!

June 11, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Do you know what makes for a fabulously simple quiet time activity? Puzzles. For an activity that is excellent for strengthening little hands and fine motor skills? Puzzles. For increasing attention and concentration? Puzzles. For problem solving and spatial awareness? Puzzles. For sleepless nights and early mornings? Coffee (while little ones do puzzles.) I adore…

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Filed Under: Letters and Numbers, Quiet Time Tagged With: play ideas, puzzles, Quiet time

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