Getting children to calm down and become “rest-ready” can sometimes be difficult. We want our children to not only have the ability to calm down at bedtime, but also when they need to be or become over-stimulated. We wanted to give you a few rest-ready tips in the hopes that
Outdoor play almost seems like something from the past. I’m probably dating myself, but when we were kids we played outside most of the time, especially in warm weather. We knew what time dinner was and we made sure we were home by then. When I was little I remember
I needed a durable and fun gardening set to use in one of my sensory bins when I did my spring lesson plan. I have purchased several Learning Resources products before (like the sea turtles which are amazing!) and they never disappoint. The New Sprouts Grow It set was no
It can be really hard to come up with new/original/inexpensive Easter basket ideas for little ones. You don’t want to have a ton of candy in the kids’ Easter baskets when they’re younger. Making items yourself can cut down on costs and I find it’s pretty rewarding as well. Here
Spring is near! You know what that means — OUTDOOR PLAY!!!!!! Outdoor play is right up there with sensory play for me. The benefits of both are endless and it’s even better when those two concepts cross paths. Enter my outdoor mud kitchen. I started by researching on Pinterest. There
Trying to find a recipe for tasty gluten free cookies can be a challenge, although its easier than it used to be. Thankfully gluten free products are becoming pretty easy to find, even when you’re trying to bake. There are countless new gluten and wheat-free flours that make baking easier.
Making playdough bugs and spiders reminded me of that game “Cootie” I played as a kid — you had to roll dice to get specific parts of the bug and of course the winner was the person who got their bug together first. This activity simply involves playdough, some crafty
Making your own playdough stamps is so easy and they make cute party favors or a unique gift for children for any occasion. There are several ways to make your playdough stamps, I did three different kinds for this post. I tried to use things I already had around the
Quite awhile back I wrote a post on making sensory bottles. I have made MANY since then and I wanted to share some more tips to help you get the kind you want, or the the kind you may need. Of course it’s a great activity to do with your
You may not think cooking with kids can really teach much, but you might be surprised. Cooking with kids can start when your little ones are pretty young — even toddler age, depending on what you’re making. But there are many benefits and reason to cook/bake with your children. Cooking