Another post on Quiet Time activities? Why yes. There is just so much more I want to share with you! Quiet Time is a topic that I could chat about for a very (very, very) (very) long time. I have shared with you lots of Quiet Time activities in this space, and even written…
Holiday Giveaway #3: The Quiet Time Club!
Welcome to the third day of our Christmas Giveaways! Today is brought to you by none other than ME! It is my turn to give you the chance to win a really stellar, totally blissful, holiday gift. The gift of Quiet Time! The gift of an hour. a. day. to. yourself! The gift of calm,…
DIY Pocket Window Curtains for Exploring Light
The Fall has come to our corner of the world in full force. If you follow along with us regularly, I know you already know that. I thought you may be feeling a bit tired of all the Fall leaf projects and posts lately, so I thought I would leave the leaves 🙂 Sort of….
A Hands-on Maze for Kids
Are you ready for the best ever maze for kids? Are you ready for it being hands on, yet no prep? And, most importantly, are you ready for some corny, yet a-maze-ing, word puns? This maze for kids is truly the best! It makes for a fabulous STEM challenge and a great quiet time activity,…
Playing Card Puzzles {3 Ways!}
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Doctor Pretend Play
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…
Cardboard Puppet Theater
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…
Loose Parts Art Activity For Preschoolers
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…
Quiet Time Alphabet Activities
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…
Writing Activity for Kindergarten
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…
