More than once I've been tempted to buy a fort building kit for my kids. Turns out, I had the wrong idea. Kids' forts should be simple and fun. Find the best way to build forts for kids that promote … [Read more...] about Why this is the best way to build a kids’ fort
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Solar System for Kids Activities Including Free Printables
These Solar system for kids activities are fun, rooted in play-based learning, and easy to set up! Get a free printable and teach kids about outer space too. Get your free printable pack at the … [Read more...] about Solar System for Kids Activities Including Free Printables
Learn with Shopkins: Teach Numeracy Using Manipulatives
Learn with Shopkins? Rewind to the end of December last year and I would have laughed at this title. It was around that time that I wrote a post about minimizing and organizing toys. In it, … [Read more...] about Learn with Shopkins: Teach Numeracy Using Manipulatives
Fun Play-Based Learning Ideas Using YARN!
There are countless ways to create crafts and play-based learning ideas using yarn. Not only that, these kids activities are beautiful and interesting! Never would I have anticipated … [Read more...] about Fun Play-Based Learning Ideas Using YARN!
14 Learning Activities Using Chalk
Check out there 14 learning activities using chalk including sensory play ideas, kids arts and crafts, and STEAM - perfect for play-based learning. Summer is over. And, I … [Read more...] about 14 Learning Activities Using Chalk