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Invitation to Build an Igloo
An igloo, also known as a snow house or snow hut, is a type of shelter built of suitable snow. The structure is built from blocks of...
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Baby Beluga Sensory Tuff Tray Play
Baby Beluga is quite possibly one of the most special early child hood songs that is close to my heart because of one magical teacher...
Jan 16, 20231 min read


Winter Sleep Hibernation STEM Building
Hibernation is one of the most interesting aspects certain creatures do to survive the cold, dark winters to turn down their metabolism,...
Jan 11, 20231 min read


The Lights that Dance in the Night
The story The Lights that Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer is a wonderful way to explore and learn about the Northern Lights that...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Playdough Latkes with Loose Parts
One of the most amazing things about the Holidays is to see how so many cultures celebrate in different ways. Potato pancakes called...
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Insta Snow Three Ways
Steve Spangler Science Insta Snow Sensory Exploration 3 Ways. 1. Invitation to Paint Insta Snow with Colorations® Liquid WaterColors...
Dec 21, 20222 min read


Candy Cane Science
Today we experimented and explored candy canes through two different science invitations. Candy Cane Fizzy Science: For this invitation...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Hanukkah Loose Parts Play
There are so many amazing celebrations during the holiday season, and the more children learn about all cultures in the classroom and...
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Invitation to Paint and Decorate a Christmas Tree
The story Pick a Pine Tree written by Patricia Toht and illustrated by Jarvis is about the magic of the Christmas season traditions that...
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Frozen Winter Excavation
The beauty of loose parts is that you can repurpose them for other invitations. After doing the The Tree That’s Meant to Be Nature Loose...
Dec 12, 20221 min read


The Tree That’s Meant to Be Nature Loose Parts Play
The book The Tree That's Meant to Be by Yuval Zommer, is about celebrating our differences and sticking by our friends, spreading...
Dec 11, 20221 min read


Yalda Night Loose Parts Play
There are so many amazing celebrations during the holiday season, and the more children learn and represent all cultures in the classroom...
Dec 7, 20222 min read


The Shortest Day Small World Play
The winter solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals & rituals. It marked the...
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Snowball Sculptures
Repurposing everyday materials for STEAM invitations can pretty much be done with anything. Assemblage is the art of assembling materials...
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Whatsit DIY Roadmap
The WhatsIt Couch is the gift that keeps on giving. It is so versatile that it can even turn into a roadmap! All you need it is a WhatsIt...
Dec 5, 20221 min read


X-Mas Block Play with Lights & Loose Parts
There are so many fun ways to do Christmas STEM invitations. One of our favorite ways is by providing lights for the child(ren) to...
Dec 1, 20222 min read


DIY Wrapping Paper with Rollable Paint
With all the deliveries being made during the holidays, a fun way to repurpose the boxes is to reuse them to place your presents in. You...
Dec 1, 20221 min read


DIY Magnetic Tile Station
Quite possibly the best gift you can give this holiday season is any set of magnetic tiles. If you want to enhance a child's play space...
Nov 29, 20222 min read


KidFettti Ornament Sensory Play
Plastic Ornaments are great for so many invitations during the holiday season. Last year we did DIY Pom Pom Ornaments and Fizzing...
Nov 29, 20221 min read


Iridescent Mirror Exploration
Developing Minds shared these magical Menudas Piezas Iridescent Pieces and I was in complete awe. Eternally grateful that Mariana shipped...
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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