get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
toddler shapes: learn and play The following guest post is written by talented and creative Australian homeschooling mom of two, Rachel …Read moretoddler shapes: learn and play
learn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning *Though the Learn Through Play eBook Bundle special is over, you may still purchase these eBooks at any time! Just click through to the ones you are …Read morelearn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning
fab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun Happy New Year, my friends! Let’s do what we can to get 2013 started in a fun, organized, and fresh way by checking out what the experts are …Read morefab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun
how to develop language through play I’m excited to share a few posts I’ve written that focus on developing children’s language through play. Each short article …Read morehow to develop language through play
quick trick: focus on free play This little Quick Trick isn’t as much a trick as it is a reminder–for parents, caregivers, teachers. . . for my husband and me. Though …Read morequick trick: focus on free play
learning in the every day: classic, creative play As much as I am an advocate of parents being teachers for their children and helping their kiddos to build a solid foundation for learning waaaay …Read morelearning in the every day: classic, creative play
new for us friday: LeapFrog Peek-A-Shoe Octopus (& giveaway!) As much as I have had a ton of success with LeapFrog products and love nearly everything LeapFrog, I knew that I needed to outsource a bit when it …Read morenew for us friday: LeapFrog Peek-A-Shoe Octopus (& giveaway!)
family names: reading and writing the ones we love Homework time is still a really important part of our day, especially now that Owen’s in Kindergarten and Maddy’s second grade work is …Read morefamily names: reading and writing the ones we love
partners: ‘we teach’ and melissa & doug (and the north ‘poll’ news!) I’m thrilled to announce that as of last month, the we teach forum has partnered with the amazing Melissa & Doug! What this means is that …Read morepartners: ‘we teach’ and melissa & doug (and the north ‘poll’ news!)
outdoor play: good for everyone’s mind, body, and soul Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit …Read moreoutdoor play: good for everyone’s mind, body, and soul
outside fun: park explorer playkits Today you can find me on PBS Parents sharing an absolutely awesome, incredibly fun outdoor activity: Park Explorer Playkits. Park Explorer Playkits …Read moreoutside fun: park explorer playkits
coffee can stilts: old school summer fun Just for fun, just because I had two empty coffee cans, and just because I remember loving the yellow plastic-cup stilts we had as kids, …Read morecoffee can stilts: old school summer fun
boot camp and backyard learning Today, I will be enjoying a day away at Baltimore Bloggy Boot Camp, learning a bit about SEO, PR, and Social Media while meeting some new local …Read moreboot camp and backyard learning
teeny-tiny things in a teeny-tiny tin After having been covered in snow for the last seven days, we finally had a clear day to go outside and burn some steam.So while my husband played …Read moreteeny-tiny things in a teeny-tiny tin