Play Ideas

“I am Flippish!” by Leslie V. Ryan, and illustrated by Adolph Soliz, is part story, part game, and all learning about cultures, flags, and acceptance of who we are (no …

The outdoors is unpredictable and exciting to me. I can be in the same place ten times and see something new or have a different experience every time. Hope this …

I think too much.  One of the things constantly taking up space in my consciousness is an unusual appreciation for my legs.  It’s not how they look that gains my …

We played at the playground associated with this Playground Rules sign.  My husband took the kids ahead of me while I grabbed our coats from the car. It was a …

I’m a beach baby. A California girl.  And now I have proof (see photo above)!  My parents just scanned a huge stack of our old photos and I’m LOVING all …

I’m that natural tour guide type who highlights points of interest or meaningless trivia everywhere I go. Turns out, I may be relaying the wrong information every time I open …

I just taught my 3rd grader how to write a letter about California State Parks closures.  I thought it was a valuable lesson in social studies, persuasive letter writing, and …

We visited a park that we’ve been to many, many times and we saw a new sight. I love it when that happens! Hidden behind the trees and sculptured landscaping …

This post on taking in community outreach was inspired by my #playoutdoors friend, Caro Webster, who wrote about: The power of “people variety” in a child’s life on her beautiful …

I know school moms, blogger moms, taekwon-do moms, do-it-all moms, and take-it-easy moms.  I know moms who: write; photograph; coach; teach; lead; style; sell; appraise; volunteer; play; train; support; design; …