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Jun 21, 2022

STEM Light and Shadow Play

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

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Jun 20, 2022

Double the Whatsit Fun

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

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Jun 17, 2022

Recycled Textured Tower Process Art

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

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Jun 16, 2022

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...

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Jun 14, 2022

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...

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Jun 7, 2022

Cardboard Collage

Cardboard collages are quite possibly one of the most underrated process art invitations. The variations are truly limitless. From...

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Jun 2, 2022

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...

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May 24, 2022

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...

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May 23, 2022

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...

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May 20, 2022

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...

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May 18, 2022

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,...

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Apr 23, 2022

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...

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Apr 19, 2022

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...

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Apr 14, 2022

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...

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Apr 9, 2022

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...

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