Explore the power of play as a tool for learning! These posts showcase how play fosters creativity, problem-solving, and developmental growth, making learning enjoyable and effective for young minds.
Homeschooling is full of trial and error—but when you’re teaching neurodivergent kids, that trial-and-error phase can feel like it never ends. As a neurodivergent homeschooling parent myself (hello, ADHD brain!) raising kids who are also… Read More »My Favorite Homeschool Hacks (That Actually Work for Neurodivergent Kids)
FREE Interactive Reading Games for Kids Make reading time more engaging and effective with Storytime Reflect & Review games! This FREE printable sampler helps young readers think, discuss, and reflect after a read-aloud or independent… Read More »Turn Storytime Into an Interactive Learning Adventure!
Science is one of those subjects that can easily be adapted to be play-based and accessible. You don’t need expensive lab equipment or fancy kits to spark a child’s curiosity. All you need are a… Read More »Play-based Science on a Budget
Let’s face it—getting young readers excited about literacy can sometimes feel like convincing a cat to take a bath. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Whether you’re a teacher in a busy classroom or… Read More »10 Games to Promote Literacy for Early Readers
Invitation to Create: Sparking Creativity and Imagination in Little Learners! Hello, wonderful teachers and homeschool heroes! Have you ever watched a child get lost in a world of creativity—building castles out of cardboard boxes, drawing… Read More »Invitations to Create: Igniting Big Ideas in Little Learners
For the classroom or homeschool—bringing nutrition to life (without the broccoli drama). Hey there, fabulous educators and amazing homeschooling parents! If you’ve been dreaming of a nutrition unit that doesn’t involve nagging kids to eat… Read More »Bite-Sized Learning: Play-Based Nutrition Activities for Little Learners
Have you seen dramatic play centers in classrooms and wondered what the heck the kids are even learning? Read on to understand the reasons dramatic play is so valuable in the first developmental stage of… Read More »Playful Minds: 5 Ways Dramatic Play Fosters Academic Success in Kids
What are brain bins? Brain bins, morning tubs, STEM bins, oh my! These are all different names for basically the same thing, so choose whichever name you like best and let’s get to filling. To… Read More »20 Brain Bin Ideas
Today we’re going to explore celebrated Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of development. Numerous educators believe that play is a passive activity that can be permitted during breaks between instructional blocks. They view it… Read More »The Power of Imaginative Play
Montessori philosophy believes every child is born with a natural drive for learning, and they are given the freedom to explore their own interests. The Montessori method is a style of education named after its… Read More »5 Tips for Your Montessori Homeschool
