I am so excited about “Resist Painting” with our children. We actually have a neighbor who does AMAZING resist painting with wax and other great materials. So, seeing some of her artwork inspired me. Resist painting is a concept that involves placing tape (or other material) onto a canvas and painting over it. Once the […]
Teaching Kids Compassion – Pay It Forward
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So, like many of you, this morning I was making my nearly daily run through the Starbucks drive-thru with two reasonably happy, lucky me, boys. I was in a great mood. The holidays are around the corner. Boys were laughing and we were headed to see some of our favorite people for OmCulture’s open kids […]
Montessori at Home: Dressing Basket
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Are you having fun bringing Montessori into your everyday life in your home and as a Montessori parent? Or are you looking for a way to give your child independence and yourself a few moments of time? Regardless, all of it is so exciting. Involving fine motor and practical life skills, dressing is a big […]
Bath Time Sensory Ideas for Kids
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Last night we had a bathtub full of goo. Sounds messy and crazy? Not so much. Super easy to do, safe, and loads of fun for you and your kids! We are huge fans of bath time in our home. Not only does it mark the transition from day to evening routine, but we also […]
Doctor Pretend Play – Preschool Activity
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My sister is a doctor. I talk about her a lot. I knew the day would come when our 2.5 year old would understand that being a doctor is an important job and relationship in our lives. Over the last few months he has begun to understand that doctors take care of us and try […]
“Fingertip” Resist Painting for Toddlers
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Kids are simply amazing. If we parents and caretakers can have enough strength and will to hold ourselves back and observe, their ingenuity and creativity are profound and quite a sight to behold (and not to mention to learn from). Yesterday we set up the easel. We added yellow and blue paint and some glitter […]