Outdoor Play

DIY Sensory Bottles

Looking for the fun, calming effects, and stimulation of sensory play without a mess? Try making sensory bottles! They are so simple and...

My Fave Toys/Materials for 6-9 Month Olds

There are so many exciting things happening developmentally around the six-nine month mark: your little one is starting to sit up...

Fostering Independent Play With Toddlers

As a follow up to my recent post about fostering independent play with babies, here are some of my suggestions on how to support...

Three Tips to Encourage and Foster Independent Play with Your Baby

The topic of independent play is one that has been coming up A LOT lately for me, particularly in the age of Covid when people are...

Sensory Bin Basics

If you know me, you know my love of sensory play runs deep. Sensory bins are easy to throw together, and are always a hit for a large...

No beach? No problem!

Sadly, I imagine many of you, like me, have not yet been to the beach at all this summer. But, who says you can't bring the fun of the...

Toy Car Play Three Ways

Here are a few of my favorite activities for little ones who love their toys cars and trucks: -Tape Roads: Masking tape really is the...

Bubble Painting

The only thing better than blowing bubbles? Painting with them! First, you'll want to lay out your "canvases." Cardstock, construction...

Summer PLAYlist (see what I did there??)

This list includes some of my favorite summer play items for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! This post may contain affiliate links,...