Where Play Meets Potential
Water play is one of those activities that stands the test of time. You can entertain a baby all the way through adulthood by simply adding water. Water play is also a great sensory activity for young learners. Whether you feel super motivated or not, you will find something on this list to give you some water play inspiration.
Facebook Instagram Pinterest How often do you find yourself saying, “Be careful” throughout the day? If it is too often to count, then you need to read this guide on risky play. There is something about risky play that is so thrilling. It gives that …
My Hopes and dreams It’s been a whole year and I didn’t think I would survive this long. I’m not sure what I thought would happen. Maybe in the beginning I thought I would die of sleep deprivation. Maybe I didn’t think my relationship would …
Not sure if you are in the same boat as me, but my little almost one year old constantly puts everything in her mouth. It’s as if she has no other sensation in any of her body parts and has to explore the world through …
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you probably understand my passion (obsession) with loose parts play. If you are new here, welcome, you may want to read my post “Loose Parts Play for Infants and Toddlers” to see the many benefits …
I have been dreaming of taking a trip to the beach. We plan to make a trip to the beach as soon as we are able and I really wanted to get Ruby (11 months) a sandbox so she could get used to playing in …
At 6 months of age, something magical happens where your little wobbly infant becomes a lot more alert, interactive, responsive, and interested in the world around them. Typically between 4 and 9 months, babies begin to sit up unassisted and this opens up a whole …
People always say the best gift was the box. Well, in this case, that may be true. Quarantine life got me feeling really crafty. Maybe because I am bored with all of my baby’s toys. Or maybe because I don’t want to spend any …
Loose parts are open-ended materials used for play. There are many options to use with infants and toddlers. Using loose parts has several benefits.
There are several benefits and reasons to start a toy rotation. I personally aspire to be a very organized person. I am not unorganized, but I am not one of those perfectly organized and clean house with color-coordinated binders and labeled everything kind of mom …
Try to imagine as a parent sitting down for a hot cup of coffee without any interruption. Maybe you are watching TV, reading a book, doing some art, or planning the rest of your day. Sounds nice right? Sounds a lot like a pre-child Saturday …
When the box, remote, or rock are better than any conventional toy I don’t know how many times I have heard, “I bought my kid this fancy toy, but she just wants to play with the box.” Have you said this yourself? My philosophy has …
I’m all about thinking frugally when coming up with toys and activities for my little one for several reasons. Obviously to save money, but also because often times we create these elaborate activities for our baby and then they couldn’t care less about the toy …
A short and sweet explanation about the big deal with sensory play.