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,...
Day 11: Playdough Tips

Day 11: Playdough Tips

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. It’s easy to find a multitude of playdough recipes on Pinterest. From a therapeutic perspective, I know playdough is terrific for developing the nervous...
Day 10: Alternatives to Worksheets

Day 10: Alternatives to Worksheets

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. When we think about school and the classroom, it’s easy to envision children sitting at their desks harping away on workbook sheet after workbook sheet....
Day 9: Outdoor Play

Day 9: Outdoor Play

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. Being in the great outdoors is one of my favorite things to do with my little guy. However, we have significant limitations because he’s not walking or...
Day 8: Pretend Play

Day 8: Pretend Play

This article is part of the 31 Days of Pinterest Hacks series. Find the main page for this series here. The ideas for imaginative play found on Pinterest are not only stunning, but they’re limitless. This post explains why imaginative play may be challenging for...