On the podcast last week, I interviewed S.D. Smith. He is the author of the Green Ember series and my son’s favorite author. There are currently 9 books in the series with a 10th slated for release this spring. In the interview we talk about his play history, how he feels Play has impacted hisContinue reading “Interview with S.D. Smith, Author of the Green Ember Series”
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A Book and A Game A Day
Day 1 – Game: Dreaming Dragon Book: Dragon Post Day 2 – Game: Fraction Dominoes Book: Fractions in Disguise Day 3 – Game: Art Shark! Book: Mornings With Monet Day 4 – Game: Professor Noggin Space Book: The Smithsonian Book of Air and Space Trivia Day 5 – Game: Pack It Book: Woodland Book
A Year of Play
Good morning, y’all! We have now entered into 2022 and our family is jumping in with both feet. We have decided that this is going to be a year of play for the whole family, and we are inviting you to join us! So, let’s take a few minutes and look at how we areContinue reading “A Year of Play”
Getting Back to Basics
It is the end of the year and I am a little tired. I think we all are. We have been busy, eating all sorts of yummy (read: super sweet) treats, and completely off our routine. We are all a little cranky and, simply put, off kilter. Yesterday, I realized what is missing – organic,Continue reading “Getting Back to Basics”
Pumpkin Play
Tis the season for all things pumpkin: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin play! Let’s talk about a few of our family’s favorite pumpkin play ideas that might help you make the most of your child’s play this fall. One of our favorite pumpkin activities is best done outdoors and is fabulouslyContinue reading “Pumpkin Play”
Sometimes Play Doesn’t Look Like Play
Today let’s talk about the appearance of play in early childhood. Close your eyes for a minute and think about play. What do you see? A game of tag? A child with a doll? Kiddos playing with trucks? Play often looks this way, but what if I told you these aren’t the only behaviors exhibitedContinue reading “Sometimes Play Doesn’t Look Like Play”
Let them Destroy!
Do you find yourself surrounded by bits of construction paper? Does your child demolish their gorgeous block castle before you can snap a picture? Are they constantly pulling petals off of flowers or picking at the bark on a tree? You are not alone and there is nothing wrong with your child! While it isContinue reading “Let them Destroy!”
Why Should We Play?
Although learning takes place throughout the life cycle, the greatest opportunities and the greatest risks occur during the first years of life. An individual’s capacity to learn and to thrive depends on an interplay between nature and nurture. It is not either/or; it is definitely ‘and’. Children are either stifled or given wings depending uponContinue reading “Why Should We Play?”
The Superpower of Play 