We routinely disregard the suggested ages on our childrens’ toys, especially with Legos. Here’s why.
Why LEGO? Developmental Benefits of the World’s Most Famous Little Brick
How and Why to DIY
I am no creative genius, but since having kids, I have found time and again that making something myself was better than buying. Generally, I make it myself if it is 1) cheaper, 2) better quality, or 3) better tailored
Games for Fine Motor Development
We love classic board games, but we’re recently gotten to know a few new ones, too! Great for whole family play with mixed ages!
Toddler Fine Motor Practice
A look at what our second son is up to at eighteen months: Fine motor skills are on this guy’s mind daily as he works to understand and manipulate the world around here. Recent conquests have included mastering the zippered
Preschool at Home: Scissor Practice
You don’t need anything fancy to successfully guide your child through preschool development at home. My son has been really interested in scissor work lately, so we do a very simple activity in which I draw lines and shapes and
What We Are Building
Every single day, we are making stuff in this house. Â And I don’t just mean messes. Â Every day, we are using our hands and our brains to put things together. Â Here are our favorite projects this week. Puzzles It has
Working Lunch
When you work full-time and are also trying to teach your kids some stuff, you need to make good use of your time at home. For big brother and me, that often means doing a lot of learning while little
Threading: Fine Motor Skills
I’ve seen this activity suggested on Pinterest, but this was our first time trying it. We used 18 mm plastic beads, regular spaghetti stuck in a little blob of Play-Doh, and an enthusiastic three-year-old. On top of building those fine
Containers: Fine Motor Activities for Littles
Our baby has hit that glorious stage: Putting Things in Things! He wants to take every object he can get his paws on and put it into any kind of container he can procure. It may be tempting to start