Open Minds & Messy Hands
37K SharesPin37KShare87Tweet+1Here are some ways to be a playful parent that will help strengthen your relationship with your child. Bonding and connection with simple activities. Throughout most of this site you will see kids activities and hands-on learning opportunities galore. I often preach about my belief in allowing kids
2K SharesPin2KShare3Tweet+1These 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 age, and experiencing all of
734 SharesPin724Share10Tweet+1The 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 ABC Monsters sensory bin! My toddler
673 SharesPin646Share27Tweet+1If 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 Weekly Virtual Book Club for
24 SharesPin21Share3Tweet+1I 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 kids love to play with