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Pre-School

Inspired by…Jasper Johns

by rachelle May 16, 2012

My friend Maggy over at the fun and crafty blog Red Ted Art came up with the brilliant idea of co-hosting the bi-monthly Kids Get Arty project along with some of my favorite kid-friendly blogs: Red Ted Art, The Imagination Tree, Creative with Kids, Imagination Soup, and Mom to 2 Posh Lil’ Divas. Every two months, we’ll all convene and swap ideas on how to help [...]

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DIY Water Wall

by rachelle May 11, 2012

Does it feel like summer in your part of the world? It’s heating up here, and my kids have been enjoying this easy and inexpensive new backyard water feature. All you need is a nearby water source and a wall to attach it to. I’ve been inspired by Let the Children Play once again! Last summer Jenny [...]

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Painting Birdhouses

by rachelle May 3, 2012

The last time my in-laws visited, they left my girls with these cute little wooden birdhouses. I tucked them away to paint on their next visit, but my 3 year old couldn’t wait that long. In fact, about a month after I stored these, and an hour before leaving the house to meet friends in [...]

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Outdoor Body Painting

by rachelle April 26, 2012

I’m excited to share that I’m partnering with GoGo squeeZ as a Playbassador, which means that I have more excuses to get my kids outdoors for imaginative and unexpected outdoor play. GoGo squeeZ makes yummy applesauce for healthy, easy, on-the-go snacking, and I look forward to sharing some fun outdoor posts over the next few months that celebrate the spirit [...]

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Word Drawing Game

by rachelle April 25, 2012

Do your kids like to draw? Do you ever play drawing games? The other day my kids and I were cleaning out the garage. Well, really it was me while they loitered, moved things around, and made a lot of noise. My 3-year old found an old, but never-before-opened game of a Cranium. She adores opening new [...]

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Sensory Activity: Wheat Berries

by rachelle April 16, 2012

Could your child spend hours sifting flour or scooping sand? Sensory activities like these can fully absorb the minds of young children as they test the limits of materials and build imaginary worlds through pouring, filling, and building. This sensory activity is so easy, it doesn’t require a lot of materials, and the process of exploring [...]

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How to Make Paper

by rachelle April 13, 2012

Have you ever made your own paper? It requires some patience and preparation, but it’s not tricky and process is worth exploring with children who are curious about how things are made. After my toddler, Baby Rainbow, created a sensory bin full of paper and water, I saw an opportunity to upcycle that mushy paper pulp [...]