Here are a few reasons why we decided to have a montessori floor bed for E. in the first place: Firstly, I like the fact that it nurtures independence, and once she will crawl, she will be able to safely explore her environment, go choose some books, play a little, and decide when to go…
Creating a Play Area for Your Baby (If You Have Limited Space)
It’s not easy to have a 3-room apartment and a 6 month old baby. Creating a play space in every room might seem like a good idea, because it gives you some freedom to move around the house while still keeping an eye on the baby, but then you barely have room to walk. So…
Ice Cream Menu for Pretend Play
Here’s a fun way to practice colors and numbers! Create an ice cream stand, where children can pretend to sell and buy ice cream. This resource contains a menu that can be printed out and laminated for durability. The kids can then use dry-erase markers to circle the ice cream that they’d like to order….
Tips for a Relaxed and Fun Tummy Time
I’ve got a lot of ideas for kindergarten activities. Unfortunately, some take a looong time to craft and write about. On top of that, I’ve been sick and E. has been keeping me busy. I hope that I’ll have some free time soon, but I have to admit that I really love being silly with…
Webinars for Teachers
Our place has been turned upside-down…we have a new family member and a whole lot of mess. That’s why I’ve been extremely busy over the past month and a half. But I finally had some minutes to spare between calming a screaming baby and dirty diapers to write this. A while ago, I stumbled across…
Fun Activities for Babies Under 1
I’ve been writing a lot about activities for kids over 3, because I haven’t been teaching younger ones since starting the blog. This article is a bit different: it’s meant for first-time parents or those who work with newborns. Sometimes it’s difficult to find game ideas for babies, and of course, the most important thing…