Do you have a wooden ring for your child, or a few? It's such a simple design, just a circle of wood--but oh, the things this simple ring can be…
Category: Toddler
TODDLER TWINS: MOVING FROM ONE ROOM TO TWO
It was time that E and V each had their own bedroom. Is this preferred? Nope. We don't have a big house and have lost our movement room--but it was…
OUR HOMESCHOOL PLANS FOR JANUARY
When putting together any sort of plan for E and V for homeschooling I try to base it upon their needs, not a particular curriculum. Right now they are really…
LAST-MINUTE GIFTS TO MAKE WITH YOUR TODDLER
We celebrate Christmas and every yearwe try to gather with family for some quality time. We've decided, for some time now, to only purchase gifts for the children (this has…
TODDLER/PRESCHOOL: PUSHPIN ACTIVITY
The other morning I was watching E make marks on paper with her pen. She focuses so intently and makes such precise characters. I later observed both her and V…
TODDLER & YOUNG CHILD: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SAND-TIMER
Do you use a sand-timer for your children? If you don't, let me share why you should start to incorporate one and how. -Allows the child to prepare better and…
TODDLER: A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEAF RUBBING
I feel like we are a little late to the leaf rubbing game. The leaves have just really begun falling near us a week or so ago, a little later…
TODDLER HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
It's that time of the year again and, as promised, a list of materials we will be purchasing for E and V. We celebrate, and budget, for Christmas every year…
TODDLER: PREPARING FOR THE DENTIST
The other day E was pushing her trolley when it went out from under her causing her mouth to hit the handlebar. It was horrible--she chipped a front tooth and…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: FARMING ACTIVITY
For years, even prior to E and V's birth, we have gone to a corn maze at a favourite farm. A family traditions. Last year was the first time E…