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Dress-Up Day
There have been a lot of sick days over here, and this book has been a perfect relatable read. In the story a little girl misses her...
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
This science experiment is perfect for Fall, Winter, and Spring! With the weather shifting throughout these seasons, rain cloud in a jar...
Nov 17, 20222 min read


Rainbow Arch Trio Climber
Children's Factory Rainbow Arch Trio Climber #gifted is perfect for encouraging imaginative and gross motor play! With three movable...
Oct 19, 20221 min read


Invitation to Make Mummies
When a child(ren) is showing extreme interest in a subject matter building upon their curiosity honors their learning process and...
Oct 18, 20221 min read


Invitation to Create Bone Soup
There are so many wondrous takes on creating potions during this time of year. After reading the story Bone Soup which about a skeleton...
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Pumpkin Slide Painting
The juxtaposition of art materials on playground equipment makes for rich memorable experiences that prompt children to see things from...
Oct 16, 20222 min read


Pumpkin STEM with CDs + Cups
This STEM invitation lets children build and balance materials through open ended exploration with pumpkins! With plastic cups, cds, and...
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Cardboard Haunted House
The beauty of cardboard and process art is that anything and everything can be used as a canvas or morphed into something creative....
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Invitation to Decorate Calaveras with Loose Parts
During the end of October each year, Día de los Muertos the ancient Mexican traditions honors ancestors and loved ones who have passed....
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Green is a Chile Pepper Collaborative Collage
To continue learning about National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month the book Green is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors has lively...
Oct 10, 20222 min read


Little Tree Sensory Bottles + Loose Parts on the Light Table
The story "Little Tree" by Loren Long, is not only a great book to read on how and when leaves changes, the seasons, weather, colors,...
Oct 7, 20222 min read


The Iran I Know.
I still haven't been able to find the right way to convey the debilitating feeling of helplessness, triggering images/videos, and the...
Oct 3, 20222 min read


Bay Area Discovery Museum Goblin Jamboree GIVEAWAY
Spooky season is here, which means it’s time for Goblin Jamboree, Bay Area Discovery Museum annual Halloween festival! Enter to win...
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Maple Browser: Never Plan from Scratch Again
Planning for Kids' Fall Activities can take a long time. Starting today, we will plan Kids' Fall Activities for you! Pre-loaded with...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


One is a Piñata One-to-One Correspondence with Loose Parts
To continue learning about National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month One is a Piñata book of numbers is a great way to discover a...
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Dreamers Monarch Butterfly Art
The book Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and...
Sep 22, 20222 min read


STEM Building with Clay & Recycled Cardboard
After being inspired by Teachmakecreate on IG a couple weeks ago, we had to give this STEM invitation a go with Colorations Non Hardening...
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Pablo Picasso Loose Parts Play
National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the...
Sep 20, 20222 min read


Sensory Walk
Sensory experiences are an important part of child development, but many sensory activities typically utilize the hands. Our feet are...
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Mid-autumn Festival Play-Dough+Loose Parts Mooncakes
The Mid-autumn festival is observed in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the...
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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