Play Ideas

Color walks are soooooo easy. They are perfect for any age. When my children were younger, finding colors provided a great opportunity for learning identification. Now they are pointing out …

My first experience with rock stacking art was on the shores of Stanley Park in Vancouver almost 20 years ago now. It’s a most beautiful use of nature.  I didn’t …

The hardest thing about a trip to Calafia Beach is pronouncing it! It’s part of San Clemente State Beach, except you’ll pass the State Beach entrance on your left and …

I love to inspire play in my household.  What can we make out of pipe cleaners?  Puppets show anyone?  How about if we make a tea party out of play-doh?  …

Feet. I marvel at mine for all the things they can do. The load they carry. I’m conscious that not everyone has them, so they are worth appreciating. For Simple …

Dara came up with brown bags as a Simple Play Wednesday idea.  A brown bag – or two or three or four – can bring all sorts of creative play …

Flashlights are the shining stars of child’s play! Our power went out last week and I went to my emergency box to pull out one of six flashlights I have …

New playground post going up tomorrow, but this sunny day is calling me outdoors! Maybe you can take your little one out and see what you can see? Have you …

Dara and I talk about play. Like, a lot.   Simple play is something we think is highly underrated. Sometimes, all kids need is a prop to get excited about …

All it took was a piece of black cloth and some duct tape. Welcome to the family, Batman. Thank you for rescuing me countless times from my Mommy chores. Emptying …