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The gift of time. 💕

Researchers have taken an interest in fort-building. ⚒💕

Here's why...

“When children build new spaces for play, they create a new world to experience, and that experience creates a new world — one that runs according to different material and social rules.

What this means is that play gives children the opportunity to change their world to suit them. When children construct their own play environments, they naturally create ones that are most responsive to their needs, both at the moment and in terms of their long-term development.

The benefits to the children are clear — stronger senses of self and community, belief in one’s own abilities to construct, adapt and demolish, the chance to identify and satisfy one’s own social, material and spatial needs.”

Who's ready for summer! 😎 Some great ideas on this list ☀️

https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/summer-bucket-list-for-kids/

Also see 100+ would you rather questions for kids: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/would-you-rather-questions-for-kids/

Last day of dissection class! It was amazing . My pumpkin had the pleasure of dissecting a pig , shark, squid , starfish, fish, worm and more . . Fort STEM

COOL WHIP EASTER EGGS - what a fun way to dye eggs! 🌈
https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/cool-whip-easter-eggs/

Children's have an innate sense of wonder and love of nature.

We need to protect them, cherish them, cultivate them. This starts with simply spending time outside! No agenda, no schedule, just free time in nature.

How are you fostering these values?

For more thoughts on wonder and awe, read our post, "How to Foster Our Kids’ Wonder and Awe, and Why It’s Important".
https://getthekidsoutside.com/kids-wonder-and-awe/

🍂✨ Leaf Printing has to be done during Autumn. See more play ideas here - www.instagram.com/learningthroughplay8 🍂🧡🍂🧡🍂🧡🍂

4 potty-training hacks that you’ll want to remember! Follow for more tips and play ideas! #toddlerlife #hacks #pottytraining #toddlers

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Good morning 🌞 ! #toddlerlife #littlebutterflies #wheelsonthebus

Making chocolate chip, cinnamon, blueberry pancakes ! Little chefs!!!! We create memories!