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There are some absolutely amazing benefits to quiet time!

The Astonishing Benefits of Quiet Time for kids

October 23, 2017 by Sarah 8 Comments

Today I have decided to make a very bold call. I have decided to crown myself the Quiet Time Queen. While I am far from a perfect Mama, I do believe we all have our strengths. And my strength? It is unquestionably the ability to get little ones to take, love, and benefit immensely from…

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The why, how, and what of establishing a quiet time in your home

Quiet Time is Coming …

October 20, 2017 by Sarah Leave a Comment

I have decided it’s time. Time for me to share all that I know about how we transitioned from a chaotic home to a calm one. Going from chaotic to calm is far easier than you might think. There was a period of time where I could not even talk on the phone without a…

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Name Activities for Preschoolers

September 13, 2017 by Sarah 2 Comments

What’s in a name? Usually letters. Probably Always. Important ones too. Those little letters that make up our names are OURS. We own those ones. They are special! At least they are when we are little. When starting to teach children their letters it is a fabulous idea to begin with their name letters. Once…

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Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity

Amazing Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity

July 6, 2017 by Sarah Leave a Comment

There is no rush for little hands to write. There is no rush for little hands to write. I know I write this in this space again and again. And I have even created images on the topic! Why do I keep on writing it? Because it is so important. And if something is important…

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Filed Under: All Ages, Learn, Preschooler, Quiet Time, Toddler, Toddlers Tagged With: fine motor, independent play, playful ideas, Quiet time activities

20 activities for kids at home when they are sick

Activities for Kids at Home Sick

April 6, 2017 by Mary Catherine Leave a Comment

It is funny how feelings can change so drastically over time. I realized this on my recent search for activities for kids at home sick. When I was a Mom for the very first time I would worry myself into a tizzy when my little one was sick. I would fret and fuss and waste…

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Quiet time activities for preschoolers!

The Magic of Quiet Bins

January 24, 2017 by Sarah Leave a Comment

If you visit this little space often, I am sure you know that we love Quiet Bins. I stand by the magic of quiet time wholeheartedly! My kids are happier, calmer, and so much more relaxed now that we have a set quiet time in our day. But Quiet Bins do so much more than…

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Teaching numbers with quiet activities for preschoolers. These are fabulous quiet time activities that are independent for preschoolers!

Teaching Numbers with Quiet Time Activities

January 11, 2017 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Settling back into a routine after the holidays? We sure are – hence all of the quiet time activities you are seeing… Adding in a quiet time to our afternoons has completely transformed our days. My little ones rest and unwind allowing them to enjoy the rest of our day. I have been working on…

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Filed Under: Activities for Preschoolers, All Ages, Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Numeracy, Preschooler, Preschoolers, Quiet Time Tagged With: math activities, numbers, preschool, quiet bins, Quiet time activities

This is a great science activity for little ones - and it's and independent quiet bin! Plus it involves a slingshot and pompoms, so the kids LOVE it.

Slingshot Quiet Bin

August 26, 2016 by Sarah Leave a Comment

A Quiet Bin idea on Friday (to complement the quiet time activities found in my two Quiet Bin books: A Year of Educational Quiet Bins and Dollarstore Quiet Bins) I am cheating a bit this Friday, because we are still completely engaged with the Quiet Bins from our newest book.  I thought I would share…

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How to make 30 quiet bins and busy bags for $9! Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. #naptime #preschool #quiettime #busybags #parenting

Dollarstore Quiet Bins: 9 dollarstore items, 30 brilliant quiet bins!

August 22, 2016 by Sarah 2 Comments

Yay!! I am so glad you are here. Do I have something that is going to rock your world! This is how to make 30 Quiet Bins for $9!! You love the idea of quiet time (what Mama doesn’t?), but you don’t want to spend hours setting up that quiet time (what Mama does?) —…

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These quiet time activities and quiet bins are perfect for BUSY BOYS!

Quiet Time Activities for BUSY BOYS!

April 26, 2016 by Sarah 13 Comments

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…

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