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.
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
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
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 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
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,...
Finding a Friend in Sarah's Silks
When choosing brands to collaborate with, it’s important to us that our missions align. Members of the Guidecraft team suggested leaning on the magic of...
Sensory Play Ideas Using Sand and Water
Children are naturally driven by sensory input and seek out sensory experiences as a way to learn about the world around them. Sand and water are...
Tom Bedard, M.Ed., has worked in the field of early childhood education in Minnesota for over 40 years, teaching thousands of children from infants to...
Invitations to Build: Encouraging Creative Play with Building Toys
Building play has tons of developmental benefits to children of all ages! It provides opportunities for children to discover, practice, and experiment with concepts of...
