I’m on baby break!
Can you blame me with these three cuties?
So, I’m going to let you all just browse and play this week! [Meet Louis, the littlest brother, if you haven't met him yet!]
8 Intentional Learning Activities
October 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
We mostly like to incorporate learning into our every day play. But there are occasions that I create intentional learning activities for the boys to do. And Henry really does enjoy doing them. He’s kind of my smarty pants and likes
Fine Motor Activities on It’s Playtime
October 17, 2012 by 3 Comments
Since I shared a few gross motor activities to do last week on It’s Playtime, I thought I’d turn it around and focus on the little things, like a few fine motor activities.
To have lots of inspiration
7 Gross Motor Activities for Fall
October 10, 2012 by 3 Comments
We like to move around here. I guess that’s what two boys do. And I’m sure it doesn’t just apply to boys either!
It’s also great for them to be doing, so I encourage it. [It usually makes bedtime go easier too!]
Something to
8 Gorgeous Fall Crafts on It’s Playtime!
October 3, 2012 by 11 Comments
I’m just on a fall kick lately. And fell in love with these gorgeous fall crafts I found on It’s Playtime from last week.
The colors are so beautiful in fall crafts. I just can’t get over it.
Join the fun
8 Leaf Activities for Kids on It’s Playtime!
September 26, 2012 by 9 Comments
It’s almost that time of year. The time that the seasons are changing. And the time that the leaves are changing, and falling to the ground.
What can the kids do with all these leaves?
Of course, you gotta rake them up in a
6 Toddler Sensory Activities on It’s Playtime!
September 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
When I think of sensory activities, I can’t help but think of ooey, gooey, slimy stuff to put through your fingers. But there’s more to the senses then just touch. Sight, smell, taste, touch and sound.
While most sensory activities I see are
10 Fall Activities & Crafts from It’s Playtime
September 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
It’s Fall and gorgeous as ever!
My favorite time of year is among us and I’m celebrating by sharing with you 10 ideas to do with the kids this fall!
Four crafty, or things to make, with the kids and six things to go
6 Creative Painting Ideas on It’s Playtime!
September 5, 2012 by 5 Comments
We haven’t been having too many creative activities around here lately! I’ve been a little preoccupied with the bakery lately and haven’t had the time I’d like to do art and crafty projects with the kids. I
Learning Shapes on It’s Playtime!
August 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Henry’s first week of school and they’re already learning shapes!
Henry knows the basic shapes, but drawing them, or making them might be a different story. He’s getting much more into it though and I’m loving that he’s trying!
I
Games to Play! It’s Playtime!
August 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
Its game time!
Of course there are board games that we love and are tried and true:
Memory
Candy Land
Chutes and Ladders
Ants in the Pants Games
Don’t Break the Ice
But there’s also games to really get the whole child involved! I
Drawing & Mark Making on It’s Playtime!
August 15, 2012 by 3 Comments
Since I’m so beyond proud and excited about Henry making his first real drawing with sidewalk chalk, I’m going to keep celebrating it with some drawings I found on It’s Playtime last week.
A few ways
Preschool Class on It’s Playtime
August 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
Since I’m sort of celebrating getting back into the groove of school, and refreshing the Henry’s memory of things he has learned, this week, I’m going to pretend today’s a day of preschool on It’s Playtime!
This week I’ve already shared
Olympic Crafts on It’s Playtime!
August 1, 2012 by 7 Comments
It’s the Olympics! I love the Olympics. The competitiveness, the strength, and athletes achieving their dreams. It’s really amazing to see what they can do!
The boys had a little race with fabric scraps and
Cultural Activities for Kids on It’s Playtime
July 25, 2012 by 3 Comments
Let’s explore the world!
Do you travel?
We do, but it has always been in just the states. I have yet to jump an ocean to explore a faraway land myself, so my kids haven’t had the chance at all.
But there’s way to help
It’s Playtime! Love the Earth
July 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
Upcycling isn’t new to us in this house at all.
We save almost anything that comes through this door in the hopes to somehow use it in an upcoming activity [even though it drives my husband insane]. But a lot
