“Mommy, can you do something with me?” It’s a common refrain that I’m hearing these days. Instead of simply making sure my youngest doesn’t get into trouble, we’ve transitioned quite fully into the phase where she is wanting to do “real school” and participate in every tiny aspect of our days! I know I’m not […]
preschool
Favorite Gifts for 3-5 year olds!
In keeping in line with my last post on toys that inspire open-ended play, I thought I’d camp out on favorite toys during these magical preschool/kinder years! I love this age. It is a time when imaginations really start to kick into high gear and our children are eagerly exploring their environment. They question everything […]
Not a Stick…
We love finding a fun book that inspires outdoor explorations. This last week we read, Not a Stick. The boys were laughing and enthralled with guessing what this cute character was making his stick into next using the magic of the imagination. When we were done, the boys were sad to see that it was […]
Playsilks: Unleashing the Imagination
The imagination is a powerful tool. One of my objectives in raising my children is to stoke the fire of their imagination. Imagination ignites creativity and curiosity. Imagination enables the innovative application of knowledge. Our kids need both! What I love about the development of the imagination is how natural and fun it can be. A child’s play […]
Painting and Pinning Patriotism
With Independence Day right around the corner, the boys asked to repeat both of these activities that we did back in April when studying the American War for Independence. We love watercoloring. I like it because the mess is minimal and the boys like it because of the flexibility they have with varying the depth […]
If You Can’t Beat It, Utilize It!
It’s been hot around here. As I type this, it is 9pm and still around 108 degrees F outside… Of course this has meant that outdoor time, aside from being in a pool, is not as compelling as it usually is. But we’ve decided to make the best of it and braved the ‘heat of the […]