Play Ideas

Coming up with Thankgiving play ideas might not have made your “To Do” list this week. I reached back into my play memory vault and came up with a few …

Unstructured play means free play. Simple, right? We schedule time for school, time for homework, time for TV or computers, time for sports or dance or other organized activities. Don’t …

When my big kid was little, we lived in Colorado. We spent many winter days dressed for the cold. Now that we’re back in Orange County, I revel in the …

My preschooler and I walk my 2nd grader to school most days. I enjoy getting outdoors even when it’s a little chilly and the fresh morning air starts my day …

There is nothing better, or more amusing, than having my own personal “MacGyver” in the house.  My husband is a genius with duct tape, bungee cords, super glue, and binder …

I hate shopping.  I’d rather put time, energy and money into “experiences” rather than things. However, I’ve met some incredible people and discovered unique resources through Twitter and my blogging …

Aldrich Park is the natural centerpiece of UC Irvine, but most outsiders don’t even know it exists. University students use it to shortcut to classroom buildings set on a ring …

I started blogging OC kids playgrounds on the original OC Play Parks in April 2008. Like my old look? I kept at the blogging and thought the site deserved a …

Hoop Rolling (or Hoop Trundling) in the Early 1900’s Hoop rolling looks like my kind of game. I took this photograph in the school room of the Heritage Hill Historical …

Planning Update (with 15 days left) From the first day of planning, I hoped every neighbor would be invested in this Play Day. My amazing neighbors do not disappoint. Jenny …