Hey there, wonderful parents and caregivers! If you’ve ever found joy in the simple magic of a toddler’s first scribble or finger-painted masterpiece, you’re in good company. I’m excited to share some tried-and-true art supplies for toddlers that have brought endless smiles to both my in-home childcare and my own little ones. Let’s keep it…
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**Important note** If you’re here looking for perfect precise photos of projects to do with your toddler…you will not find those pictures. If you’re looking for ideas for your little one with photos of art made by a little one, you’re in the right place!! As parents, we often find ourselves looking for ways to…
Sensory play is an amazing developmental explorative activity. If you are anything like me, you have been all over the web searching for the latest and greatest of all things curated sensory bins. Checking out the monthly subscription options, dreaming of buying them all. Oh, so bummed that we can’t for whatever reason. For me,…
Big body play in toddlers is essential for their development. It involves activities that encourage large muscle movement, like crawling, climbing, or playing with large toys. This type of play helps toddlers develop coordination, strength, and spatial awareness, laying a foundation for their physical skills and overall well-being. It’s a crucial part of their early…
The days are getting longer and the weather is starting to warm up – it’s finally spring! This means that it’s time to start thinking about how you can update your daycare space for the season. One great way to do this is by creating fun and festive bulletin boards. In this blog post, we…
Toys are everywhere. Parents are late to pick up or late to pay you. One of your littles is a crier. Your space looks boring. You don’t know what to teach this week. You dread a certain family showing up. You’re just plain exhausted. Like any profession, we all experience burnout. It doesn’t matter how…
One of my favorite things to do when I get into a rut planning my day/week/month for my daycare kids is check out fun holidays or wacky days. Sure, March features Dr. Seuss’ birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of Spring which can fill up a month with activities, but what about some…
