Since I write a lot about quiet time and quiet bin ideas I often get requests to do a post specifically for toddlers and young children who still mouth objects. Well the wait is over! I have scoured Pinterest to find a bunch of safe, quiet activities for young toddlers, so you can get some…
Paper Chain Jewellery Quiet Bin
A photo on Friday — and better yet, a Quiet Bin Idea photo! (To complement my eBook A Year of Educational Quiet Bins). We are still loving (loving) our quiet bins. This is one of our newer ones, tiny strips of paper with some tape for making paper chain necklaces, bracelets, and rings. What do…
Quiet Time Kids Activities with Materials You Have at Home!
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…
Quiet Boxes: Week 2
Did you catch the first week of quiet boxes I shared? If not, you can see them right here, This Week’s Quiet Boxes. As 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 down,…
Quiet Time Ideas for Kids
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…
54 Mess Free Quiet Time Activities for 3 Year Olds!
Looking for some Quiet Time activities for your toddler or preschooler? You have come to the right place! To any mama, dad, or caregiver with little ones at home, there is no sweeter word than… NAPTIME (at least in our home). A time to recharge, relax, and get (a little bit of) work done while…
Tried and True Busy Bags
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…
Loose Parts Play Ideas
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…
8 Ways to Play Puzzles!
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…
Our Daily Schedule Homeschooling Grade 3 and 1 (with a newborn)
A friend of mine reminded me how fun it is to see other Mama’s daily schedules. When I was first considering homeschooling I remember devouring ALL the information I could find on daily schedules. What does it look like to homeschool grade 1? How much time is spent homeschooling grade 3? Can you homeschool with…
