Sticky art on the light table takes just a few materials to create gorgeous, open-ended art. Don't have a light table? Don't worry! You could easily do this in a window or on a table and it would still be a hit for any toddler or preschooler. Here's what you'll need: Contact paper Light Table <--- aff link to our favorite light panel! Tissue paper Heart shaped hole continue reading...
How an Eight-Year-Old Taught a Teenager to Grow Up
Are you curious how an eight-year-old taught a teenager to grow up? I know, it's a dramatic title, but it got your attention, right? I mean, how did an eight-year-old teach a teenager to grow up? Well, in this instance, the eight year old knew a lot more than me. That's right - I was the teenager in this story! It all started when I was in a High School government class that required me to continue reading...
5 Ideas to Explore Sounds with Baby – Using One Basic Toy!
Welcome! If you're a new visitor, be sure to follow along with us on Facebook or check out our boards on Pinterest! - Enjoy :-) Are you wondering how to play with your baby? I was always a bit puzzled by what I should do with my daughter when she wasn't moving or really engaging with me. All of these ideas can be used to engage your baby's senses and to connect with your child as well. continue reading...
Shape Puzzles: Early Learning on the Light Table
Welcome back to the Light and Reflections Series! If you're new, be sure to check our previous posts from the series here. Today, our topic is Math and Shapes. Where Imagination Grows, And Next Comes L, and Still Playing School are posting their ideas as well. Please stop by and see what they're up to! Amazon Links are provided for you - thank you for the support! Are you curious about how continue reading...
Family Time with Glow in the Dark Musical Instruments
Hi Everyone! To meet one of my monthly goals for January, I put together some glow in the dark musical instruments for my family to play with. My kids received a number of musical instruments for Christmas and I was inspired to use them with the pack of glow sticks that I picked up at Michael's Craft Store. There seems to be an endless basket of dollar glow sticks that have been taunting me continue reading...
Monthly Goals: Welcoming the Year 2014
Hi Everyone, I can't believe that another year is nearly over! Every year, my husband and I dream up New Year's resolutions only to find that months later our goals have faded away into the business of the year. I've found that those resolutions, while so well intentioned, just don't stick with us throughout the entire year. That's why I love the concept of monthly goals. I especially need continue reading...