Self-Serve Sensory Play for Child-Led Exploration
The goal of sensory play is to encourage children to explore the world around them—whether in a sensory bin, out in nature, or even...
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Creating a Safe Haven with Greenguard Gold Certified Furniture for Kids
Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children above all else. That mindset makes selecting safe and sturdy furniture for their spaces a significant...
Inspire Hands-On Learning Through Loose Parts Play
Loose parts are any open-ended natural or man-made materials that can be moved and reconfigured in multiple ways. These materials can be combined to create...
Mother's Day Keepsake Craft Idea: Handprint Bouquet
Kids can try this Mother's Day keepsake craft idea to surprise Mom, while working on so many skills at the same time! The steps in...
Guidecraft Partners with Reforestation Nonprofit One Tree Planted
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...
6 Steps to Set Up an Inviting Block Play Shelf
Setting up an organized, inviting block shelf is essential to facilitating meaningful play for children. By organizing blocks by shape and size on an open...
Tips from a Homeschool Mom: Best Books for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
Raising learners with a lifelong love for reading can start as early as the newborn days. Starting with high contrast books with little to no text...
A Head Taller: Let Children Play on Their Own Terms
“In play, a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behavior in play it is as though he were a head taller...
For young children, play is about experiencing the world: about getting their hands on and into all the things that spark their curiosity. Kids want...
Learning with Nature: Finding Creative Inspiration
Learning with nature means not just learning in or about nature, but learning in an environment where the natural world becomes another teacher. Good teachers of course help their students learn facts and ways...