Which toys were big the year you were born? Spreading across the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, we've found the most popular toys from each year.
We’re back with another STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) series! This time it’s Summer STEAM Camp. We will be joining up with some other fabulous bloggers over the next few weeks to bring you simple STEAM projects centered around the five senses. This week’s theme is SEE. I decided to explore tessellations. A […]
I always get confused with terms vestibular and, especially proprioceptive. This is the reason why I have set myself to learn exactly what these 2 terms mean when it comes to sensory play. The last five senses we’ve discussed are stimulated by external factors. There are also lesser-known senses that relate to the body’s internal...Read More »
Check out this big list of our favorite easy DIY toys which are fun toy making crafts and ways how to make toys for kids of all ages.
How do we distinguish Asperger's from Austism? And how does it affect the learning experience of students? Learn from this infographic the basic characteristics/behavior of students with Asperger's.
Uncoupled doesn’t have to mean incomplete. Eight writers - from their 20s to 90s - celebrate single life as a destination of its own
Magnets are a seriously fun science toy to play with. We have been experimenting with making a magnet pendulum lately. It's a perfect STEM project that includes science and engineering! How to Make a Magnet
Does your little one love to play pretend? It seems like everytime I come around a corner, there's another set of dress-up or pretend play out of it's basket in our home! We're always using our imagination to be Dr.s, Astronauts, Construction Workers, Teachers, you name it! To make their set up more fun, I
Clever and Simple Animal Graphics. This clever designed set of animal icons by Georgian graphic designer and illustrator George Bokhua is a fine example
September 23, 2021 Baby's are always putting things in their mouth so how do you safely clean and sanitize baby toys? Here are 5 easy tips to disinfect you home
Looking for sensory integration activities for autism to develop your child's motor skills? Check out our collection of fun vestibular system exercises!
Hey everybody! We’re fully into summer down here in Florida despite it being only June, but May has been a great month! Working on this month’s pattern was a ton of fun and I got a chance to develo…
I am doing everything I possibly can to raise my kids like it is the 90's. Find out how and why I am raising 90's kids in this fast paced world.
Are you looking to support Black-owned businesses along with diversifying your children's toy collection? Here are our favorite shops!
CARDBOARD Robotic Hydraulic Arm: Hello Instructables! In this Instructables we will be showing you how to make your very own Hydraulic Arm! This project focuses on the principles of hydraulic movements. To do that we made a small scale demonstration of a Robotic Hydraulic Arm. We …
Waldorf Playroom Ideas Waldorf playrooms can be beautiful. They can also be very expensive. When I first came across Waldorf, what drew me to it was the beauty. I am in love with the natural materials and the simplicity of the toys.We have a small house so it's important that any toy that comes into
Popular toys from the 1960s. A fascinating look back at what we played with in the 1960's era..is it that different to today?
Providing the opportunity for children to explore weaving is such a beneficial activity. Here’s how to encourage weaving in your home or classroom with a large weaving loom! Follow our Creative Play Pinterest board! Weaving is such a beautiful activity full of learning potential for any age: from discovering patterns and textures to encouraging growth in fine motor skills and …
No hedgehog owner wants their little pet to feel trapped or bored. However, there aren’t a lot of toys for hedgehogs to choose from in ... Read more
Waldorf Playroom Ideas Waldorf playrooms can be beautiful. They can also be very expensive. When I first came across Waldorf, what drew me to it was the beauty. I am in love with the natural materials and the simplicity of the toys.We have a small house so it's important that any toy that comes into
A summary of the beginning of our Waldorf Inspired Homeschool year for Grades One and Three.
It looks so good I could take a bite out of it.
Animals and tape are all you need for this DIY activity for your baby or toddler.
Life as a child during the 1800’s was very different than today. Simple toys, playing outdoors and chores with no video games or tv shows. Some friends recently told us about the Renfrew Park in Waynesboro, PA. They said it was an awesome park with a creek that the kids could play in. This sounded […]
Here’s a fun homemade toy that you can put together from stuff around the house – a spiral marble track! Drop marbles at the top and watch them spin around the spiral track of paper plates until they get to the bottom. It’s very relaxing to watch. It’s no secret that we love marble runs […]
Weapons. Toys. Entire skulls. There’s no limit to the objects we can 3D print these days, but the materials themselves haven’t evolved as quickly—we’re
Some of the frog spawn that K was able to collect into a jar. We ended up putting most of it back but he couldn't help but suck in a giant mass of it when he was trying to get some *grin* Blogged @ rosinahuber.blogspot.com/2010/04/frog-spawn-outdoor-chall...
Wander and Wild have created some FREE printables for our community of little explorers to celebrate 'Heal Country' for NAIDOC week in 2021 and inspire and help your little ones to learn about our sacred Indigenous culture and encourage discussions about our traditional Australian landowners. We collaborated with Sheri from Bigi Nagala to create these printables. She is a proud Bidjara woman who tells Indigenous stories through her paint creations. She took our idea and ran with it to create the most beautiful paintings of Indigenous symbols which we’ve turned into FREE printables for you and your family to use and engage with.
The modern-day professional must deal with unhealthy amounts of stress being accumulated over time. Trying to balance work and personal life amidst all this mental stress is no easy task, hence, many adults are seeking stress-relieving toys to aid in dispersing the negative energy. These gadgets work by calming or distracting the individual from the stressful activity that they currently experience. Stress-relief toys have gained a lot of popularity in recent years and have been proven to unwind employees during an anxiety attack. Many organizations have understood the importance of stress-alleviating toys and usually, have a dedicated space set up
My kiddos are always asking for hands on science activities, even if it’s one we have done over and over like this Hovercraft Science experiment project.
She completely transformed this piece.
