DIY

The Montessori math curriculum is based on very concrete materials, designed to effectively teach abstract mathematical concepts to young children. A child is first introduced to number rods, which are quite substantial to hold…

It’s Baby Play time so here is a free and a very effective DIY your one-year-old will love! What you will need: a recycled egg carton paints or markers (Sharpies worked great for us)…

Sorting loose parts kids activity is designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners to improve classifying, counting and patterning skills. Did you know that your kindergartener is expected to “classify objects into given categories; count the…

I think making puzzles alongside with your little one is awesome! First, it costs you under $5 and the time you spend together crafting and creating is priceless! We have done this type of…

With little ones, it is all about early exposure! When we, as parents and educators, expose our children early on to sensory play in an age-appropriate, stimulating, child-driven environment, we are providing them with…

Did you know that leprechauns make shoes for fairies who in turn pay them with gold which leprechauns hide at the end of the rainbow? So, today, we made a St. Patricks’ Day inspired…

This is a fun DIY to reuse your milk caps and create a festive St Patrick’s Day inspired Rainbow fine motor activity. You will need: pom poms (we are loving these glitter ones), recycled…

Do you need an easy, free and effective Patterning DIY to start your week? Well, grab a piece of paper and a pen. (I am using wooden alphabet stamps but feel free to use…

Today, we are making DIY red hydrogels and incorporating a science of magnetism into our sensory play.  Use clear hydrogels (buy in bulk here) Add food coloring when you add water to hydrate and…

Small world play is extremely important to children as it shrinks the immense adult world to a manageable digestible "tray" where children can develop emotionally by exploring their imagination and re-enacting certain experiences, thus reflecting on feelings and life…