Brothers

“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” Marc Brown

Encouraging Free Play and Cultivating Creativity in Children.

  One of my fears of raising children in the society we live in is raising individuals who are constantly waiting to be entertained and waiting for something to do rather than creating it themselves. It is said that you shouldn’t complain about a problem unless you are willing to be a part of the…

Dollar Tree Haul!

Finding activities can be both time consuming and expensive. I stopped by our local dollar store and was surprised and pleased with the selection of activities they offered. Everything was $1 a piece      

Pasta Art

These turned out really cute. I  typically do not like playing with food, but my kids really wanted to try it.

Assemblage

Learning the concept of assemblage. Items used include buttons, pompoms, Popsicle sticks, cardboard, pipe cleaners, etc

Pattern blocks

“To understand is to perceive patterns.” Isaiah Berlin