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Dinosaur Dig & Small World Play
When a child shows extreme interest in a subject matter, creating invitations to build upon their curiosity honors their learning process...
Jun 16, 20221 min read


Loose Parts and Block Play
The beauty of pairing loose parts and block play is that it truly provides the opportunity for a child to have limitless opportunities to...
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Cardboard Collage
Cardboard collages are quite possibly one of the most underrated process art invitations. The variations are truly limitless. From...
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Rainbow Light, Shadow, & Reflection
Finally got around to take Dr. Louisa Penfold’s Light, Shadow, & Reflection workshop. It was a much needed inspiration and I can’t...
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Invitation to Explore Ladybugs
One of my favorite invitations is a simple set up of exploring ladybugs. In my hometown of Alameda we love going to Encinal Nursery and...
May 23, 20221 min read


MyRider® Chariot
Did you know that riding a tricycle or bike is a rite of passage for most children in the early years? When young children ride a...
May 23, 20221 min read


The Importance of Infant Mobile Exploration
With so many amazing options out there now, you can either buy or DIY your own infant mobile. I saved Cy's wooden play gym mobile that is...
May 20, 20222 min read


The Boy with Flowers in His Hair
This literacy invitation explores the book The Boy with Flowers in His Hair by Jarvis. In this tender moving tale of a friendship,...
May 17, 20222 min read


The Importance of Reading & Storytime
There is no denying that reading and storytime is a critical literacy and language intervention for early learners for a variety of...
Apr 23, 20221 min read


The Environment as the Third Teacher
Have you ever heard that the classroom environment is the third teacher? This concept is part of the world acclaimed Reggio Emilia...
Apr 19, 20222 min read


A Grandma’s Magic
Every once in a while a special book comes around that directly connects a season in your life and that is a A Grandma's Magic written by...
Apr 14, 20221 min read


Invitation to Explore Sensory Tables
There is no denying that children learn best by hands on experiences and providing hands on open ended sensory experiences are extremely...
Apr 9, 20221 min read


The Importance of Skin to Skin Time
Been soaking up extra newborn cuddles thanks to #gifted Bonsie skin to skin wear. Skin to skin time is the first step in developing a...
Apr 7, 20221 min read


Translucent Building Blocks on the Light Table
If you haven’t checked out the FB Live on Discount School Supply on their IG and FB,here is a bit more about one of the products!...
Mar 24, 20222 min read


The Shape of Home Invitation to Explore
The book The Shape of Home written and Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, is about a Iranian girl’s first day of school in America....
Mar 14, 20221 min read


Outdoor Jungle Animal STEM
Take learning outdoors with this open ended STEM invitation to play. There is no denying the benefits of outdoor play. You can enhance a...
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Sugar and Milk Sensory Play
The book Sugar and Milk written by Thrity Umrigary and illustrated by Khoa Le is a timeless story about a young immigrant girl who joins...
Feb 28, 20222 min read


4 Rainbow Process Art Invitations
Rainbow season is upon us and here are four rainbow process art invitations that you can do! To set these invitations you will need...
Feb 27, 20221 min read


Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community
What we do as parents and educators matters. Children carry the seeds we plant, the seeds we water, the seeds we tend to, that help them...
Feb 25, 20221 min read


Persian Culture Invitations
One of the biggest reasons I am passionate about exposing children to culture & celebrating diversity is for every child to feel seen,...
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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