Open Minds & Messy Hands
0 Shares Pin Share +1 Tweet StumbleMaking a DIY Christmas ornament is such a fun way to celebrate the holidays with kids, and they love to contribute to the decor on the tree. Bonus, these smell really good! Make a Cinnamon Stick DIY Christmas Ornament These ornaments are inspired
400 Shares Pin399 Share +1 Tweet Stumble1Sensory play is my favorite way to engage kids in learning. By engaging all of the senses, we process and remember information better. There are many Christmas sensory play ideas for kids, but often sensory play can be messy or contain small parts not
227 Shares Pin225 Share2 +1 Tweet StumbleEngaging the senses is one of the best ways for kids to learn. Holidays are a time of family fun, and crafting, playing and creating are all awesome ways to learn about and celebrate the holidays. But, it can be difficult to find sensory
0 Shares Pin Share +1 Tweet StumbleMy favorite family Christmas tradition as a child was going on a drive to look at Christmas lights. We would pile into the car, put on the Christmas tunes and go for a nice drive. My siblings and I always liked to point out
0 Shares Pin Share +1 Tweet StumbleI write often about the power of play on my site. It is how kids learn best, by engaging their senses and exploring open-ended, creative and dramatic play. There are many ways in which kids can play without toys, however, we all know how much