Open Minds & Messy Hands
37K Shares Pin37K Share81 +1 Tweet StumbleThroughout most of this site you will see kids activities and hands-on learning opportunities galore. I often preach about my belief in allowing kids to play and express their creativity and imagination. But, sometimes we forget to practice what we preach. Life is busy
2K Shares Pin2K Share3 +1 Tweet StumbleThese activities for 4 year olds provide for tons of learning and self-expression through play. 4 year olds are inquisitive and independent, and are learning at a rapid pace. From grasping numbers and letters to developing deep relationships with peers, learning is fun at this
727 Shares Pin717 Share10 +1 Tweet StumbleThe ABC Monsters are fun, lovable alphabet monsters from the popular kids’ show that helps children recognize letters through a magical adventure. My own kids really enjoy the show, and love to play with our own letter monsters that we have created in an
663 Shares Pin636 Share27 +1 Tweet StumbleIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff is one of my absolute favorite children’s books. It’s a total classic that kids (and parents) get a kick out of. This felt cookie busy bag is perfect with it! As part of the
19 Shares Pin16 Share3 +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