Explore, Create, & Play
Sep 18, 2025
International Dot Day is a worldwide celebration of creativity, courage, & collaboration inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book The...
Sep 17, 2025
Our favorite Steam Train, Dream Train is pulling back into bookstores this fall—just in time to deliver double the joy for the...
Sep 10, 2025
Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter & art theorist, is often called the pioneer of abstract art. Instead of painting objects to look...
Sep 9, 2025
As fall arrives, the children have been noticing the beautiful changes in nature—especially the leaves shifting from green to brilliant...
Sep 8, 2025
This month, we are exploring the work of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter best known for his bold use of geometric shapes & primary colors....
Aug 26, 2025
Lisa Murphy , founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. , has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. She’s a globally...
Aug 25, 2025
This month, our Artist of the Month is none other than Pablo Picasso—the Spanish artist who forever changed the world of art. We’ve been...
Aug 22, 2025
Teaching children about the beauty of diversity is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and understanding world.By introducing children...
Aug 21, 2025
We are exploring diverse cultures & places around the world, so we read The Shape of Home written and illustrated by @rashin.kheiriyeh....
Aug 20, 2025
Since rice is a staple food for over half of the world’s population, it provided a wonderful and relatable medium for exploration during...
Aug 18, 2025
We're excited to share five versatile ways we use our Children's Factory flexible seating cube chairs in Early Childhood Environments!...
Aug 15, 2025
The delightful story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, shares the journey of a girl named Vashti who discovers her inner artist through a...
Aug 14, 2025
Freezing any type of toys, loose parts, nature, or special ingredients always makes for a great way to explore science. We froze acrylic...
Aug 11, 2025
We learned all about the fascinating reptiles with unique features SNAKES. They slither on the ground, are covered in scales, smell with...
Aug 9, 2025
We read the book Over and Under the Rainforest by Kate Messner (Author), Christopher Silas Neal (Illustrator) where they discover...