I don’t think there is anything more precious than listening to little ones playing make believe. Pretend play is more than darling to listen to, though, it is actually an incredible important part of child development. So – how do we help our children engage in pretend play? For the very most part, little ones…
43 Quiet Time Activities for 2 Year Olds
You asked for it! Or at least one of you asked for Quiet Time activities for 2-year-olds, and I am always happy to help! Even though it might take me just a little while to get the post together (if you can classify 3 weeks as just a little while … please do, you kind…
Making Knight’s Armour (Pretend Play Idea)
If your child loves superheroes and saving the day, learning about knights and castles during the medieval times is going to be an absolute blast. In this fun activity from our Kindergarten at Home Curriculum, your child will develop and strengthen their fine motor skills as they enjoy some pretend play and create suits of…
An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!
Can toddlers really (really) enjoy independent activities? Yes! Just ask the growing numbers of families in my Quiet Time Club! With a little bit of work, some time, and ensuring the ‘5 Golden Rules’ are followed, toddler and preschoolers can have enjoy independent activities and quiet time every single day with glowing success! But, why…
Quiet Play Ideas for Kids with Syringes!
Welcome to this month’s glimpse into the Quiet Time Club! As you might know, each month we choose 5 crafting supplies and base an entire month worth of Quiet Time Play Ideas off of those 5 materials. Typically these materials are ones found in a crafting cupboard (pompoms, elastics, popsicle sticks), but once in awhile…
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Button Bracelets!
I really don’t think it matters who you are, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that ALL Mother’s love sweet homemade gifts for Mother’s Day. And I have an awesome Mother’s Day gift idea for you. This one is nice and simple to make. My 3 year old daughter was able…
Mess-Free, Quiet Time “Painting”
Do you know what words very rarely go together? “Mess free” and “Painting”. Throw in the words “Quiet Time” to the mix and you are going to think I am totally off my rocker! And yes, here I am today to bring you a Mess-free, Quiet Time Painting activity. As I sit ON my rocker….
What a Daily Quiet Time looks like for Me.
A bit of a different post here today, my friend. I share a lot on this blog about Quiet Time. A LOT. I share about daily quiet time activities for kids, quiet time activities that are mess-free, quiet time activities using things you have at home, and I even have an incredible Quiet Time Club! …
Paper Cup Tunnels for Imaginative Play!
Guess what I stumbled upon recently? The fact that you can cut paper cups to look like little tunnels. So, obviously, we have been pretty busy around here … Of course, you already know this if you are in the coolest club around – The Quiet Time Club! You would know about this neat activity…
Calming, Nature Themed Preschool Classroom Ideas
Much respect to all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom 5 years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) to classrooms, I…