Here's a busy bag activity that can be made entirely of things you already have around the house. Although, technically you don't have to use junk, our busy bag is made up of loose bits and pieces that could easily have been thrown away. Try this activity with your... We simply collected ... read more
Color Sudoku Busy Bag / Activity Bag
I love Sudoku puzzles, although I don't have the down time to do them much anymore. Our activity for today is a great way to introduce Sudoku to your young child in a way that is easy to understand. Try this activity with your... Our Color Sudoku activity is made up of a 4 by 4 square grid. ... read more
Build a Rainbow Busy Bag / Activity Bag
Our busy bag for today is perfect for an older toddler or preschooler, but our Kindergartner enjoys it as well. This Build a Rainbow Busy Bag reinforces visual discrimination, size sequencing, colors, and fine motor skills. Try this activity with your... For this busy bag, you'll use the ... read more
Baby Busy Basket
Keeping a baby busy and out of mischief for a few precious minutes is a difficult but wonderful thing. Whenever our 13 month old is awake, she wants to be right in the middle of whatever activity we're doing. Most of the time we welcome our littlest learner into our work, but sometimes it's best ... read more
Quiet Time Tuesday #2: Establishing a Quiet Time…When Your Child Stops Napping
Welcome to another edition of Quiet Time Tuesday, a place where we share ideas for implementing a quiet time with your child after they outgrow their need for a nap. Last week we shared how we used quiet time bins to help our 5-year-old (and sometimes her 4-year-old brother) play quietly and ... read more