A Calm Down Area is a safe space for children, where they can self-regulate strong emotions, and learn how to independently calm their body and mind. It is more than just a quiet corner in your classroom or home – it is a soothing space where children are in control and have autonomy. Keep reading …
Spaghetti art is something you don’t hear about every day. Given that spaghetti is cheap to buy, it’s a great resource that can be used in different forms (boiled or raw) to create a rainbow of art activities for kids. In my 10 years of experience teaching young children, I found that their creativity has …
Babies and toddlers can get involved in a wide range of loose parts play learning. One of the beauties of loose parts play is that children can access it more or less from birth. Who is Loose Parts Play For? When looking at loose parts play ideas on the internet and social media, there is …
Capture the flag is one of the most popular games that kids enjoy. Check out the best variations of capture the flag and enjoy similar games in this article
Daily circle game is a wonderful way to ensure that your kids develop social skills along with language and communication skills while having fun playing.
Who doesn’t love a good story? What better way to introduce a new story to your children than with a story box? Read ahead for the best story box ideas
Having tried hundreds of PE activities over more than 12 years working in education, some of the favorites that I return to again and again are parachute games!
Parachute games work brilliantly for kids of middle school age. They provide a fantastic…
Kids love different fun relay races, but it can be such a hassle getting all the equipment ready! Hula hoop relay race, sacks, batons, bean bags…eek! Sometimes we just don’t have the time for all that. You just want relay races for kids that are simple, hassle-free, EQUIPMENT FREE, and…they work! That’s where the following …
You’re never too young to get involved with forest schools! Toddlers can learn huge amounts in simple outdoor forest environments. I’ve been teaching in forest schools over the course of the last ten years on and off, and in that time I’ve found some real gems of activities that work perfectly for toddlers. In this …