by jessicaperkins | Nov 9, 2009 | chalkboard, draw, toddler room
Layla really seems to enjoy the chalk board door in her new room. Every time we go in there to play she wants to scribble something on the wall. “I draw. I draw.” she exclaims. More often than not she wants one of us to draw with her too-so it’s a...
by jessicaperkins | Nov 5, 2009 | art, flashcards, mamamayishop.com, numbers, teaching, toddler room
BeforeThe room is starting to really take shape now, and the I am able to work on the fun part: finishing touches. About the Magnet Wall was a large portion of white, blank space. I knew I had to do SOMETHING with it, but wasn’t quite sure what it should become....
by jessicaperkins | Oct 26, 2009 | bike, likeabike, play, toddler room, Toy
So a little more than a week ago I came across this super cool LikeABike for little ones aged 2-5. What a BRILLIANT concept. It is a “bike” without pedals for kids to “scoot” around on. Instead of the traditional bike, training wheeled way,...
by jessicaperkins | Oct 23, 2009 | baby room, clean, cubbies, label, organization, toddler room
Cubbies are a definite in any toddler space – an organization system is a MUST. This was an inexpensive way for me to make the most of the space and bring a little harmony to the chaos. I like the idea of these little fabric baskets: they match, are cute, and...
by jessicaperkins | Oct 20, 2009 | baby, baby room, photo wall, photos, pictures, toddler room
So the Picture Wall finally came together last week…it was QUITE the PROJECT but worth it, I think 🙂 I adhered the frames to the wall using Velcro so that we could take them off easily and switch out the pictures and artwork. Layla has been loving to see herself...
by jessicaperkins | Oct 20, 2009 | ability, cognitive, discovery, garbage, toddler room, trash
Lately I have been astounded at how 20 month old Layla is able to discern what’s “garbage” and what isn’t. She is absolutely fascinated by opening the garbage can lid and putting things inside. At first I was worried that she would throw away...
