by jessicaperkins | Apr 1, 2010 | activity, colors, imagination, imaginative, learning, play, pom poms, rings, sorting
I recently purchased these little Activity Rings for our Learning Closet. I LOVE open-ended toys and this one seemed perfect for imaginative play. There are 6 different rubber rings about 3″ in diameter. The bright colors help teach color concepts. We use them...
by jessicaperkins | Mar 26, 2010 | colors, fine motor, games, independent, Peg, play, Pound, Toy
I am always looking for good games and learning tools to pass the time. I am especially interested in making these goodies from supplies I have around the house – it’s a fun little challenge for me to come up with things from objects we already have. This...
by jessicaperkins | Mar 19, 2010 | colors, debut, game, mamamayishop.com, matching, montessori, natural, play, sorting, Toy, waldorf, wood, wooden toy
A beautiful addition to Mama May i Shop’s Natural Play Collection, this colorful learning toy is the perfect open-ended set to add to your little explorer’s Play & Learn medley.A Rainbow fun and educational way to play and learn – colors! Your little...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 26, 2010 | biggest, day, park, play, sledding, slide, sliding, snow, storm, weather
We recently had the biggest snow storm in Philadelphia history. It was BIG. We went to a nearby impromptu sled-park for Layla to have her first sledding experience. She was wooed more by the trio-of-slides toddler park so we played there for a bit. She thought it was...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 24, 2010 | activity, development, fruit loops, game, learning, play, sorting
Fruit Loops are a TREAT in our house – not a breakfast. But they certainly attract my little one’s attention and, because they are a rarity, she gets so excited when they come out. We use them as lacing “beads” and sorting tokens and sensory...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 22, 2010 | chunky, coloring, craft, crayons, hearts, make, play, toys, valentines
I have had this project in queue for quite some time now. Maybe I am a little obsessive compulsive, but I hate having so many broken crayon nubs around. And don’t get me started on all those crayons that Layla has decided to peel the paper away from –...
