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If there is one thing preschool teachers have mastered is the art of hoarding materials to repurpose for STEAM invitations. Assemblage is...

Researchers are uncovering the values of one of the most developmentally important forms of play - climbing. As humans from birth we’re...

Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder is a book of pure celebration of all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Showcasing the...

The beginning of the school year is a great time for children to explore creating self portraits and for parents or educators to observe....

Have you heard of reusable water balloons? These innovative water balloons are perfect for water play especially during this heat wave. ...

This past weekend I created a Farmers Market birthday for my best friend Justine's daughter's second birthday. She is one veggie and...

Did you know that a maze improves the cognitive skills of children? Setting up an ultimate Trike Maze-45Ft (#gifted), is a great way to...

Several months ago when visiting the Bay Area Discovery Museum, they had an outdoor interactive painting gallery that was quite possibly...

One of the best stories to explore light and shadow play is the story Flashlight by Lizi Boyd. It is told solely through images and using...

There are a multitude of Infant Sensory Balls to choose from, but did you know that besides letting an infant explore them on their own,...

Left over balloons from a party? Reuse them for Infant Balloon Gross Motor Play! All you need is helium filled balloons, string, play...

Finally getting around to getting into the details of Cy’s 3rd birthday party from a couple weeks ago. Last year we did a race car Two...

Splash pads have become a summer time staple! A fun way to make it even more engaging and get a longer stretch of engaged open ended play...

This invitation is a great way to expose a child to the practical life skill of washing dishes + fruits/veggies while also engaging in...

Back again with an inspired light, shadow, & color exploration! Came across the magical artist educators Leap then Look on Instagram from...

Excellerations® Outdoor Toddler Mud Kitchen #gifted from Discount School Supply is not your average mud kitchen because it has a working...

Last week after attending the CDSS Vaccinate All 58 meeting for the much awaited release of the COVID-19 vaccine for 6mos-5 years, I...

After taking Dr. Louisa Penfold’s Light, Shadow, & Reflection workshop a couple of weeks ago it has continued to ignite inspiration for...

SNEAK PEEK ALERT! How beautiful is this new Children’s Factory Taupe Whatsit color that is coming soon?! This versatile color will be...

They beauty of process art is that anything and everything can be used as a canvas. This invitation is stacked recycled cardboard boxes...