Play, especially messy play, is often under appreciated in children’s learning. This is particularly true when it comes to playing with mud. Adults focus on the mess (and associated cleanup) and seem to miss the rich learning. Yes, the play is messy but there are so many learning opportunities – particularly related to science. Science […]
When we start to embrace child-driven, play-based learning, we have to ask: what are the adults supposed to do? If we are offering children open-ended materials and letting them run with imagination and experimentation, do we just walk away? Do we play with them? When kids are engaged with their own explorations, there is a certain freedom […]
We care deeply about the planet and contributing to creating a better, healthier world for children and their families. As a company that strives to facilitate and support lasting connections between children and their world, we are honored to partner with One Tree Planted. In the hopes of enhancing our own sustainability efforts and furthering One Tree […]
Young children are always at play. Their minds and bodies are wired to explore their world, no matter the location or context. In and around the home, where they feel comfortable and safe, a child can let their mind wander and follow playful, curious paths. One way we, as adults, can support them is with […]
For any grandparents considering a kitchen renovation, I highly recommend extra wide drawer pulls. They make the best ladders so grandkids can reach the candy jar all on their own. A little nutritional note, my grandson needs a new Reese’s Piece to put on each bite of his Poptart. I’m so proud of his creative […]
It is so important that children get outside to play. When children step outdoors their senses activate and they experience the world in a heightened state—seemingly more excited and dramatic than our seasoned adult sensations in the outside world. Notice the beauty of nature Many of us have forgotten the beauty of the sound of rain and […]
