The story Julián Is a Mermaid written and illustrated by Jessica Love introduces children to a world of freedom of individual expression....

All children are naturally curious about everything and anything that catches their eye. They have this innate nature where they must...

From the moment a child is born you can intentionally invite a child to be exposed to culture in your home and classroom. Through play,...

Simply go on a walk or your yard and grab a couple of flowers. We found these wild daises growing wild in a field. Provide your child...

Take a baking tray, place a sheet of paper, then take 3-6 rubber-bands and place them around the baking tray. If your child is old enough...

Freeze ice in Tupperware or ice trays. Place the ice in a sensory bin, baking tray, or bowl. Provide your child with liquid water colors,...

Provide your child with aluminum foil as their canvas. If they are old enough to use a sharpie you can have them doodle designs all over...

Provide your child with paper towels as a canvas. You can have them paint with droppers or paintbrushes. Place liquid water colors or...

Get the most out of using your water beads. After letting your children play with water beads in other invitations, you can get the last...

You can make home made play dough as a cooking activity ahead of time. Go on a walk or in your yard. Forage sticks. Set up a this...

Save those cardboard packages. Cut out different shapes. If your child is old enough cut you can either have them trace shapes or draw...

Save those cardboard packages! Create a ramp by cutting it into a long rectangular shape. You can make different sized ramps to predict...

Blow up water balloons or regular balloons. Provide paint, brushes, and paper. They can also simply use just their fingers to paint. Let...

This fine motor skill enhancement invitation can be done in two ways! 1)Toy Rescue. Tape toys down on a table, floor, play mat, or...

Providing your child with lots of opportunities to develop their fine motor skills strengthens their muscles in the hands and prepares...

In a sensory bin provide water beads. Have your child transfer the water beads either with their hands, tongs, tweezers, handy scoopers,...

Take a whisk from your kitchen, place pom poms or cotton balls inside and have your child remove the items with their finger. For older...

Take out your child’s plastic cars. Provide your child with a bucket of soapy water, sponges and hand towels. Let them have their very...

In a sensory bin, bathtub, sink, or kiddie pool have your child pour and measure a sensory material (water, beans, rice, pasta,...

In a sensory bin, sink, water table, bathtub or kiddie pool let your child wash their play dishes,Tupperware or real ones with soap,...