I hinted awhile back that Playful Learning has some exciting news on the horizon, which we have been busily preparing for behind the scenes. For those of you who have been reading Playful Learning for some time, you know that there is usually a space at the center of any new project that I embark upon—our new phase is no different. While the direction of Playful Learning is to enhance our online offerings by creating…
I am so happy to introduce you to Kate Gribble from An Everyday Story. I stumbled upon Kate’s lovely blog on Pinterest where I was drawn in by her knowledge and application of Montessori and the Reggio Emila approach with her young children (an educator after my own heart). Today she is sharing the engaging invitations that she thoughtfully created for her two year old daughter. My little daughter Sarah is almost two. She is…
I am so happy to welcome our newest contributor Heather Jennings, who is the creative force behind the inspiring blog Poppy Haus. She is sharing a great way to make an art caddy out of everyday items that you can find in your recycling bin. Hi there, I’m Heather Jennings from the blog Poppy Haus. I’ll be doing a series called “From The Bin” featuring upcycled DIY’s for kids. In our kitchen we have a…
Today Monique Barker is with us to share a simple way that we can offer predictability, teach responsibility, and help our children feel a sense of accomplishment on a daily basis… It’s easy in today’s world to get distracted, overwhelmed, and feel like there’s just not enough time. It can be hard to stay focused on our daily goals. Our days go much more smoothly when our plans and expectations are clearly laid out and…
Here’s a little inspiration to kick off the weekend! Five cozy, orderly, reading nooks designed for kids:
It’s that time of year again, when we get to start fresh and tackle some of those organizational projects that have been lingering on our lists for a while. Last week we talked about getting a handle on our toy collections, and I wanted to follow up with a bit of visual inspiration to get in there and make a well-organized, accessible place for your kids to play and create! I especially love this studio,…
