Part three, you gasp? Good heavens, how many parts are there for setting up a simple daily Quiet Time?!?! Well, for some unicorn children, it is one step. But, to be honest, those parents don’t even need Quiet Time. For the rest of us, it is a bit of a science—but when done correctly, it…
The Quiet Time “How To” Series: Part Two
Welcome back to my Quiet Time “How To” Series! As a Mama of four busy kids, I can assure you that you are going to LOVE your daily Quiet Time. This wasn’t a surprise to me, of course. I knew I would love an hour to myself each afternoon! A whole hour to rest, have…
The Quiet Time “How to” Series: Part One
I’ve got Quiet Time on the brain right now! (Okay, to be fair, that’s not exactly new—I’m pretty much always thinking about Quiet Time.) But lately? It’s been next-level. Like, full-on, knee-deep-in-Quiet-Time mode over here. Why? Because I’m on a mission. A mission to make quiet, independent play and learning feel less like a battle…
Quiet Time Activities for Toddlers | A Review of The Quiet Time Club
Quiet Time is such a wonderful way to bring balance to your day! A little break for independent, quiet play isn’t just great for kids—it helps them unwind and process all the busy learning they’ve done earlier in the day. Plus, it’s a total game-changer for parents, too! When we get a moment to rest and…
43 Quiet Time Activities for 2 Year Olds
Something I get asked about a lot is how to help support children in quiet, independent play. Sometimes, parents find themselves in the scary situation of a toddler refusing to nap—terrifying to even think about! That nap time was your chance to rest, recharge, and catch up on EVERYTHING!!! But don’t you worry—I have 43…
Quiet Time Activities – Playing Card Roads
Having some quiet time is such a beautiful addition to the rhythm of your day. Whether you’re a little one or a busy mama, having that dedicated moment for independent, quiet play is incredibly healthy. It gives children a chance to rest and process all the learning they’ve absorbed during the morning while also giving…
Calming Activities for Preschoolers
If you have a preschooler, I guarantee that you also have a need for these calming activities! Calming activities for preschoolers would definitely be in the parenting handbook (if only there was one). My boys tend to be on the busy side, so I am sure to include a few extra calming bins with our quiet…
10 Days of Freebies: Printable Dollhouse
Here we are at our halfway mark! Since it is Friday, this will be our last freebie of the week so we can all catch our breath before doing 5 MORE days of freebies starting on Monday. I am so excited to be celebrating How Wee Learn’s 10th Anniversary with you! Please remember that in…
Independent Activities for Kids: 15 Things to Do Instead of TV
When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It’s such…
Build a Turkey Quiet Time Activity!
Happy almost Thanksgiving my Canadian friends! Some of you may know that here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving nice and early, giving us plenty of time to space out all the holidays this season has to offer. It is a rather Canadian thing to do, taking things slow and leisurely. Slow and leisurely, yes, this…