Consumer Reports Safety Tested 16 Toddler Towers
In the absence of any safety standard or test for toddler towers, Consumer Reports decided to conduct their own test of some of the models on the market today. Out of a huge range of products, they chose 16 popular toddler towers in a variety of design styles. They tested them for stability and entrapment risk. Only two towers passed both tests.
How to Create Opportunities for Learning through Pretend Play
Pretend play is a rich tapestry of expression, emotions, experience, language, culture, interests, knowledge and so much more. Through hands-on, open-ended experiences, pretend play builds...
How to Incorporate Light and Shadow Exploration into Playtime
Light and shadow are all around us: you don’t need to look far to find natural or artificial light making spaces more interesting. In the...
Father's Day Keepsake Craft: Pop-Up Card
Let Dad know he's fin-tastic by creating this sweet keepsake pop-up craft for him. Little ones will work on scissor skills, hand-strengthening, fine-motor skills, pre-writing...
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...
