Cookies, Crayons, Classes, & Chaos

Montessori Resources from a bit of this & and bit of that and the Montessori Goldmine  -- Check their websites for updates!     Mo...

BOOK TO READ   I loooved the Elves and the Shoemaker book by Hilda Miloche when I was a child.  It must have been a book we lost in a ba...

Looking at these projects makes me really appreciate the ingenuity that some people possess! (1) No glue, No screw shelf This PROP shelf...

Silly me.  I thought Sharpie markers were for writing.  I guess not! Here's what folks have been doing with Sharpies: (1) Tie-Dye ...

These projects are more sophisticated adult versions of nature crafts that can be used for decorating the inside and out. (1) Graffiti Mos...

These are so cool! The Imagination Tree has some really delectable sensory bin contents. Go check out their amazing ideas for so many fu...

Well, we're plugging away trying to do a whole bunch of crafts in preparation for Christmas. Here is my version of the magazine wre...

Christmas comes with a variety of sights, smells, sounds, and social interactions that can be pleasant for some and overstimulating for othe...

This post about Supporting passions (no matter what!) from Unbounded Oceans was such a great encouragement and reminder to me today. She...

Let's see if we can craft our way with a craft a day with things that both boys and girls can enjoy! Here are enough craft projects to...

Who says books only have to live on shelves?? Here are some great alternatives to ordinary bookshelves that are also super kid friendly.  ...

Thanks to  Grass Stain Guru: Childhood was meant to be messy  for compiling this list of websites and blogs devoted to natural and playful c...

I'm a little giddy today.  I finished a project!! Watching HGTV will make anyone think they can take a found piece of junk and turn it...

When you go to the library to pick up reading for enjoyment where do you go? Photo: Of Good Report or Praiseworthy Do you go to a spec...

I love colorful picture-book style books that "sneak" in topics of "academic" importance. Art History through Hands-on...

I love how my dad plays with the grandkids! My dad is really smart and talented. If you need something excavated and leveled in a tricky...