We Have a New Resource to Help Children Gain Attentiveness and Persistence Through Sensory Bins
I received a new book called Sensory Play this week. As always, you are also welcome to look through our resource library whenever you would like.
Read MoreCooperative Bean Race
Description: Dried beans are put into a large tub with a smaller, empty tub inside of it. Each child is given a large tweezer (we used Gator Grabber Tweezers). Children work together to get all the beans into the smaller bin. Review: Surprisingly, the kids were very into this activity. I thought they’d get bored, but the challenge must have been just up their alley. Participants ranged from 22 months to 11 years old. The younger kids did end up grabbing handfuls of beans after awhile to...
Read MoreShould you pack your child’s snowpants?
The short answer is that you should always bring your child with appropriate weather gear. However, whether or not we play outside is dependent upon the weather. (Yes, I intentionally wrote those homophones.) The chart I go by is provided by Rice County and was produced by the Iowa Department of Public Health. If the forecast shows a prediction in the red, it is unlikely that we will be going outside. I’ll keep an eye on the thermometer, though, to see if the prediction was wrong. In the...
Read MoreWhy “Two Wishes”?
Why “Two Wishes?” I believe in supporting the development of roots AND wings. Keep reading to see what I mean.
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