In The Dough

While you chow down on nachos, oops I mean, while you watch the game this Sunday, set your kiddos up with this game-day inspired invitation to play.   What you’ll need:  Dough Rolling pin Tray Plastic knife Cheese Grater Large Plate Some loose parts Step 1: Chips! Roll out the dough so it’s nice and thin and flat.  Use your butter knife to cut triangle shapes (or use a cookie cutter if you have).  Arrange the triangles on a plate - these will be your chips!  Step 2: Extra Guac! Use your green dough and add some loose parts or confetti. ...

Stuck inside? Us too. Need some play inspo? You’ve come to the right place. Try this super easy activity to keep the littles busy inside so you can stay warm and cozy (and sane!). How many ways can you play with a fork? All you need for this insanely easy invitation to play is 1 jar of dough and a few forks.  Display the materials on a clean, surface or tray and ask them, “What can we create with a fork?”  Then, wait. Remember, when the littles are given open-ended materials and the time and space to create, children will...

We all have been spending more time at home, but throw in a rainy, snowy or cold day, and going outside for a quick walk or play sesh is virtually impossible. Ugh, that means one less activity for the kids to do. Well, that’s our cue! To get the kids engaged, do a simple activity that extends playtime AND can be used as a means to support transitions or other tasks that need to get done. Here’s an easy one that lets the littles engage in messy play (that’s not actually messy) and can help with the transition to bath...

Today, we remember a great man and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s important for us to talk to the littles about the meaning and importance behind MLK Day and explain the impact of his perseverance and work in the Civil Rights Movement. For the extra young ones, it can be tricky to explain, but a great way to start is by talking to them about diversity. In addition to having them play with inclusive toys and reading diverse books, you can use playdough to help explain diversity. Get all of your different dough colors, and make...