Ok, if Starbucks can release their pumpkin line in August, then I can start my Fall activities at the same time right? I mean I did think it was a little too early for pumpkin everything, but I thought we could start small with some orange colored...
For the longest time, I wanted a light table. I wanted one to use in my classroom and then I wanted one to use at home with my little one. There are so many beautiful play and sensory ideas using light tables, but they always seemed way out of reach financially. I...
Even though my dad was a musician and I married a musician, I do not have a musical bone in my body. I sing off key. I cannot keep a rhythm. I have only a handful of children’s songs memorized (and most of them are the classics). Does that stop me from immersing my...
If you are in need of a simple, low-prep activity with several variations for play, then magnetic tile peekaboo is the perfect activity. So simple to set up and surprisingly creates a very engaging activity for a young toddler.
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.
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 her mouth. Ugh, why? I want to play with sand and...
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 and learning...
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 the sand without eating it, but I have not done that yet. She...
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 new...
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.