Unlock the marvelous potential of your water beads with these surprising and engaging learning activities!
Water Bead Activities: 10 New Ways to Play
Static Electricity — Some Very Attractive Activities!
Your littles will go bananas for these static electricity activities! Pure magic!
Why LEGO? Developmental Benefits of the World’s Most Famous Little Brick
We routinely disregard the suggested ages on our childrens’ toys, especially with Legos. Here’s why.
Volume: Give to the Hand
A basic principle of education: always give the concrete before the abstract. In other words, give a new idea to the hand before you give it to the mind. We are generally awesome at this with little kids. Walk into
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
Sensory Play: Kinetic Sand Treasure Hunt
Kinetic sand is a great option for a sensory bin! Check out how we’re using it for some quiet parallel play time.
Sensory Play: Ice & Water
It’s 30° outside, but at least twice a week, my four-year-old is requesting that we go to the pool. These boys miss their summer water play! To substitute, we are using lots of indoor water activities, especially those involving temperature
Quick & Easy Sensory Play
Got a light table? Here’s one more way to enjoy it with hardly any prep or clean-up. Fill a Heavy Duty Ziploc with water and a little food-coloring. Throw in a few marbles. Lay it across your light table and tape it