Every now and then you stumble across something really lovely. Last week a friend of mine invited us to a potting class for children at a local plant nursery. It was a gloriously warm day, and as the kids sat … Continue reading
Explorations for 2 Years Olds – Playful Learning Today I’m sharing some of the explorations I have out for Sarah at the moment over on Playful Learning. I’m going to be a regular contributor on Playful Learning. So I hope you … Continue reading
These beautiful little squares were given to Sarah (22mths) for Christmas. They are such a simple and thoughtful gift, perfect for Sarah. They are a set of 12 matching pairs. Each square measures 10cm x 10 cm (approx. 4″x4″). Wouldn’t … Continue reading
Soothing calming lavender, picked fresh from Nanna’s garden and left to dry. The aroma has filled our house. A batch of plain playdough, some sprigs of lavender and some loose dried flowers made for a wonderful morning activity. I like … Continue reading
Well I have been busily jotting down my thoughts on how to put together a Reggio-inspired activity that will engage your child and appeal to their interests. You can find the page here: Setting up a Reggio-inspired Activity. It’s the 4th … Continue reading
Aren’t these beautiful? Sarah (20 months) doesn’t have too many toys but I saw these eggs on Etsy and they were just too beautiful to resist. They are hand made and hand dyed. Gorgeous. We have had them for a … Continue reading
At what developmental stage is it appropriate to expect children to share? 3 years old? 4? 5? And what about siblings? My sisters and I still have a little bit of angst towards sharing (terrible, isn’t it? And we’re adults!) … Continue reading
An Everyday Story 