by jessicaperkins | Jan 21, 2011 | activity, Christmas, learning, puzzle, Toy, winter
As a way to reuse and recycle those beautiful Christmas cards that we received, I cut them up to create mini “puzzles” for Buga. It seems simple enough, and it is….but she enjoys putting the pieces together to find a a beautiful picture. And she...
by jessicaperkins | Oct 27, 2010 | cognitive, development, learn, Plan Toys, play, puzzle, toys, wood, wooden
This is one of those toys I purchased one clearance somewhere and am sooooo happy I was in the right place at the right time. Plan Toys is one of my absolute favorite companies for toys (when we don’t make things ourselves). I wish I had had this toy earlier...
by jessicaperkins | May 12, 2010 | bin, fine motor, numbers, puzzle, rice
I recently “hid” number puzzle pieces in Buga’s Rice Bin. She had to excavate to find the numbers and then fit them into the puzzle. I found this great little puzzle from the dollar store! She loves her sensory bin. It’s a great way to sneak...
by jessicaperkins | Feb 1, 2010 | fine motor, Melissa Doug, puzzle, tangrams, wooden toy
Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks. Melissa and Doug makes a great wooden Tangram set for toddlers – it’s the same concept as tangrams but for beginners. These wooden shapes have pictures to show the overall “answer” and little slots...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 2, 2009 | applaud, bravo, building, happy, puzzle, smile, talk, words
When we were at Grandma and Grandpa’s house last week, Layla got a new puzzle. She put the pieces in lickety-split as if she had played with the puzzle for ages. She was so happy with herself. She would clap and say “Bravo! Bravo!” Really, where does...
