Last week we discussed the value and benefits of dramatic play in a child’s life. I would like to share a spontaneous dramatic play adventure that I experienced recently with my grandson. This scenario is shared with you to illustrate just how easy, fast and wonderful dramatic play can be. We arrived home and entered […]
Pretending, imaginative or role playing is a vital component of children’s play. I remember when my children were young, my husband traveled extensively. The boys spent hours setting up “airports” with cardboard conveyor belts to push their suitcases on and chairs set up for seats in an airplane. They issued tickets with old boarding passes and labeled luggage […]
What a thrill it is for children to be able to recognize, spell and write their name! Here is an idea that will make learning to write their name a fun activity! What you will need: crayons or colored pencils paper a willing child 🙂 Directions: 1. Write your child’s name in large block letters across […]
As summer winds down, many families are hitting the road with one last trip celebrating freedom before school starts for another school year. Then, all too quickly, the holidays will be upon us and many will travel to visit family. There are also many other reasons you may be traveling with your children. As you think […]
My July 9th post was about letting kids be… well kids! It has been my philosophy for years, and one in which I receive great delight. In today’s electronic age I often wondered if I was becoming old fashioned in my thoughts. Then recently, while we were traveling, a thunderstorm blew in quickly. We scrambled for cover […]
To a child there is no better toy than a large cardboard box! A simple box is a valuable toy that can provide hours, days and even weeks of entertainment when children are allowed to let their imaginations soar. Below is one idea you may want to try for a family night. Drive-In […]
Take the 21st Century Parent Challenge… Today, have you: …looked at your child in the eyes ? …smiled at your child? …shared a laugh? …shared some un-interrupted time together? …turned off all electronic devices and had a face-to-face conversation? …listened to your child’s hopes, dreams and fears? Poem’s Source Unknown Photo source: www.mar.henderson.k12.nc.us Inspired from […]
Movement caught my eye. A flash of color burst open and then floated away. Butterflies had arrived! Such incredible colors. Such amazingly graceful movement. Such a wonder to behold. Photo property of Hidden Splendor Publishing © As butterflies float on summer breezes it is a great time to incorporate butterfly […]
When my children were between the ages of 4 and 9 we lived in a place that was very flat geographically. However, we had a ditch in our front yard that collected with water when it rained. The boys would watch it fill with anticipation and as soon as the storm would pass they threw off […]
I reached for the gallon of milk and started to pour a glass. My arm stopped in mid-air. Much to my dismay, it had happened… I hate it when milk sours before we drink it all. Such a waste! Now, if you have visited this blog at all, you know how I love to prolong the […]
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