Day 16: Furniture and Equipment

Day 16: Furniture and Equipment

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. We received a beautiful child-size IKEA table and chairs set as a gift for my son shortly after he was born. After I got over the initial excitement, I remembered...
Day 15: Toy Suggestions

Day 15: Toy Suggestions

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. My family members learned early on that shopping for my son is not easy. They tend to consult with me first, or just slip money in an envelope to purchase on their...
Day 14: Movement Activities

Day 14: Movement Activities

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. Jumping, running, skipping, tossing, dancing, bouncing, balancing, and rolling. These are all activities that children are expected to do by the time they’re...
Day 13: Easing into Group Activities

Day 13: Easing into Group Activities

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. Pinterest offers many activities for groups of children. How you can best support a child in the group setting?   Why group activities may be a challenge for...
Day 12: Yarn Play

Day 12: Yarn Play

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. One year, when I was still in the classroom, I ran a knitting club during lunch. I was surprised that many of the students who signed up were boys. More than that,...