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Innovating Block Play: Explore More, Build More, Play More

Keeping Caroline Pratt's main goals of totally open-ended, child-directed play at its heart, we at Guidecraft took on the challenge of innovating on her beautiful 100-year-old unit block system. 

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7 Fun Craft Ideas for Kids Using Leftover Holiday Cardboard

7 Fun Craft Ideas for Kids Using Leftover Holiday Cardboard

From fun cardboard crafts to imaginative DIY projects, explore how to turn cardboard boxes and tubes into hours of learning and play.  

Close up detailed view of a soft woven basket full of wood blocks with assorted sensory components in the middle of each

What’s the Best Gift to Encourage Learning Through Play?

The best Christmas gift to encourage learning through play is blocks! Invest in your child’s education by gifting them a beautiful, classic toy that is...

Best Gifts to Add to Your Child's Wish List: Montessori Aligned Toys

Best Gifts to Add to Your Child's Wish List: Montessori Aligned Toys

There are many toys out there that claim to be Montessori and you’ve probably seen the term “Montessori toys” being thrown around on gift guides...

Tiny Worlds, Big Learning: Ideas for Autumn Small World Sensory Play

Tiny Worlds, Big Learning: Ideas for Autumn Small World Sensory Play

Creating small worlds for play is a wonderful way to promote sensory exploration and language development. Kids naturally want to recreate the world around them...

Fall Nature Play Ideas

Fall Nature Play Ideas

With the changing leaves and cooler days, fall is a great time of year to explore nature for both sensory play and scientific inquiry. Play...

3 Easy Science Activities To Do With Your Kids

3 Easy Science Activities To Do With Your Kids

  Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Science activities offer a unique opportunity for children to use this natural curiosity and their...

How to Encourage Creative, Engaged and Independent Play

How to Encourage Creative, Engaged and Independent Play

Through the setting and the materials provided, you can create a play experience that fosters independence and creativity.  Here are 4 tips for encouraging creative,...

Montessori vs. Reggio: What's The Best Way to Set Up Your Space?

Montessori vs. Reggio: What's The Best Way to Set Up Your Space?

Montessori and Reggio philosophies have been gaining mainstream popularity, and you might be curious about how to integrate them into your home or classroom. What...

How to Create Beautiful and Effective Learning Environments for Kids

How to Create Beautiful and Effective Learning Environments for Kids

Creating an ideal learning environment at home for young children involves a thoughtful blend of functionality and comfort, a child’s personal touch and most importantly,...