“Bugs” is one of my favorite lesson plans to do with the kids. There are a lot of yoga poses that if they aren’t named for bugs, we can make up quite a few that will work. I also like to use small bug catchers and plastic tweezers and bug
Recently I have had several people (both parents and teachers) ask me about my Kidfetti (plastic pellets). If you are the parent of a toddler, preschooler, or have a child who may be either sensory-seeking or maybe even sensory avoidant, these things are the bomb and a must-have! I really
Need some natural playground ideas? Natural play spaces are all the rage right now, with good reason. So many benefits to having one! Wanting to create a fun area in your yard that will keep your kids outdoors all summer? Me too! Here’s some ideas I’m loving for creating outdoor play
Spring is my favorite time of year. It not only means warmer weather and sunshine, but it’s planting time!!!! As I have already mentioned in previous posts, gardening is such a meaningful activity to do as a family. Growing an herb garden is such a great activity for so many
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