Maggie's Playhouse

04/01/2026

What's one thing you do for yourself to keep balanced?
You might just help one person, or you yourself, might find a helpful tip.

03/20/2026

10/31/2025

It’s the best day ever! 🎃🎃🎃

10/14/2025

Attention Families:
I do NOT have any INFANT openings available. Thanks to all who have reached out !
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09/18/2025

Messy, child-led painting will always win over pre-cut crafts and adult-led projects.

Crafts may look cute for the bulletin board, but messy art gives children the kind of full-body, full-brain experience they actually want and need.

With paint and paper, children are using their senses, building motor skills, experimenting with color and texture, strengthening focus and attention, and exercising the kind of cognitive skills that grow through problem-solving and discovery.

Yes, it is messy... as it should be.

Parents, if you are sending your child to preschool, expect paint on sleeves and smudges on hands. If you love it, leave it at home. A messy child is a sign of deep learning, not a lack of order.

Teachers, your classroom should be messy. It is their lab, a space for testing ideas, taking risks, and learning through real, hands-on experiences.

Instead of spending hours cutting shapes or curating adult-directed crafts, time can be used in a more meaningful way. Set out paint and paper in seconds, allow children to explore in their own way, and be present and supportive while they explore.

When you join children in the joy of messy, child-led play (with paint - or any other medium), you build stronger relationships. You show them that their ideas and curiosities matter more than perfect products. Instead of directing and correcting, you are sharing in discovery, which strengthens trust and opens the door for more cooperation later. Messy, child-led painting is not just art, it is brain building, relationship building, and joy rolled into one. 🎨❤

09/11/2025

Great Idea!

Make the numbers with fall Pom-Poms. The tongs help students get used to the scissors motion.

Printable here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-Make-the-Numbers-2812472

09/10/2025

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09/05/2025

Add some yellow highlighters to that back to school list! 🟡

08/12/2025

☀️Check out our new website.☀️Now Enrolling. Limited space available. Link in the comments. 🎒

08/07/2025

The Power of Validation Without Agreement

You don’t have to agree with your child to validate their feelings—and doing so can make all the difference in your relationship. Saying things like “I can see why you feel that way” or “That sounds really hard” shows them their emotions are seen and respected. This builds trust and keeps the lines of communication open, even when you don’t share the same perspective.

It teaches your child that their feelings are safe to express with you, creating a strong foundation for lifelong connection. By being their safe space, you’re helping them develop emotional intelligence and the confidence to navigate challenges with honesty.


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