Sand Slime: Use this Fun Goo To Learn About Patterns
Sand slime is a fun goo you make with clear glue and floral sand. Add a few colored pebbles and you have tools to learn about patterns.... Read more.
Sun Sensitive Paper Activity: Learn About Leaves
Sun sensitive paper gives you a unique way to help your child discover the wonder of plants and leaves. This fun activity will send you on a treasure hunt to... Read more.
Garden Tools for Children: Kid-Sized Outdoor Learning
Garden tools for children are a great addition to your family Play Library. We keep a set on hand to play with when grandkids visit.... Read more.
Dinosaur Fight Guy House You Thought Was a Dollhouse
Way back in the 1990’s our mother gifted each of her granddaughters a Fisher Price dollhouse. This is the little girl part of her that never grew up. She&... Read more.
Reading Remotely with Distant Grandkids: Some Tools and Tricks
In an interview with Eloise Ginty, Literacy Specialist for Readeo.com, we discuss frustrations and solutions for reading aloud virtually with long-distance gran... Read more.
The Sensitive Grandchild: Play Helped Us Survive a Traumatic Haircut
A sensitive child can have an especially difficult time with a haircut. Here are two "toys" that have helped us overcome some of the anxiety.... Read more.
Cookie Measuring Fun: Easy Math For Kids Who Love to Bake
Here are five fun ways to turn your kitchen into a cookie measuring paradise. You’ll have so much fun, everyone just may forget how much they are learning... Read more.
My Mama – Annemarie van Haeringen
A sweet and tender book about Mamas and the babies who love them. Fun extension activities are included.... Read more.
Virtual Storytime: 6 Simple Ways to Read Remotely with a Grandchild
6 easy methods you can use to amp up your long-distance storytime and make it more enjoyable for yourself and your grandkids.... Read more.
Dinosaur Sand: A Great Gift Idea for 3- or 4-Year-Old
Dinosaur sand is a favorite toy of my grandchildren. Kinetic sand is a fun moldable compound that your family will love.... Read more.