We don’t always have the option of scrapping an existing playground and starting from scratch. With budget, time and space restraints it can be difficult to work within the confines we are given. Natural playgrounds are all the rage because they have so many benefits. There are ways to easily
Need some Light table ideas after making your light board? Of course having a light table is super cool, but what do you do with it? What items can you use on a light table? What activities can you do with it? We have a few suggestions that will help
Is bath time difficult at your house? Are the kids getting bored in the tub? Looking for an activity that’s easy for you to make with the kids? If the answer is “yes” to any of those questions, try making some bath paint. It’s easy and you probably already have
With spring right around the corner, it’s not too early to be thinking about gardening with the family. You don’t really need a lot of space (you can grow quite a few things in pots or other containers) and this is such a great activity to do with children —
Art kits for kids can be hard to come by. Some of them are too difficult, some don’t include all the necessary items, etc. I have been a fan of the Master Kitz* series for several years now. Master Kitz are kind of “art in a box” for children. Each
This may very well be one of my all time favorite posts to write here on Yogalore and More. I always get excited when I make something cool that the children enjoy (and I enjoy too!). We talk so much about how important sensory experiences are for preschoolers and the
A few people have asked us, “What is a good playdough recipe?” Making playdough…What is it about play dough that is so freaking fun? The molding, the sculpting, the squishing…it never gets old. Whether you’re 3 or 103, playing with playdough is still very satisfying. This playdough recipe is one
Are sorting activities for preschoolers really that fun? Recently I did a post on how I made my easy peazy light table/board. As I mentioned in that post, the children (all my classes, ages 2 to 6) really enjoyed the light table. We sometimes use printables on the table and
At first glance you might not think a ball pit as a sensory toy/product, but for my needs I have discovered it’s perfect.* The first ball pit I purchased was a small one. I needed something small to use with my Baby YoGalore Mommy and Me class. I thought they
Coming up with entertaining and age appropriate yoga books for babies and toddlers can be a challenge. Recently I began teaching a baby/toddler Mommy and Me YoGalore class. I was unsure how it was going to go because I usually work with children a little bit older, but now I