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๐Ÿ‚SENSORY TRAY MONDAY ๐Ÿ‚ Tactile exploration supports the development of play, motor skills and self-awareness, and simultaneously promotes mindfulness and curiosity. As your child explores the contents of the tray, consider the sensory properties
โœจ N A T U R E R E F L E C T I O Nโœจ As we wander, explore, adventure, play or sit still in nature, we afford ourselves time to experience calm, slow the mind and reflect. It is in these moments that we wonder and become curious, and are able to bec
๐ŸŒฑ SEED PAPER CARDS ๐ŸŒฑ I made seed paper this week for the first time and wanted to share the method as it was super easy and turned out really well. It’s a nice little nature project for the kids- Tearing paper is a good fine motor strengthe
๐Ÿงบ T R E A S U R E B A S K E T S ๐Ÿงบ Treasure baskets come from the concept of Heuristic Play- a term attributed to child psychologist Elinor Goldschmeid in the early 1980's. The idea is to provide babies with a variety of everyday objects that are
When we perceive happiness in another person, via facial expressions and tone of voice, it opens up opportunities to experience shared joy. It is through shared joy that our brains “sync up” and we are able to connect with each other, sup
๐Ÿƒ H A P P Y S U N D A Y ๐Ÿƒ Nature is filled with many sensations that we can feel, hear, see and smell that support us to feel calm, safe and supported. Nature also provides many opportunities to move, play and explore. On your adventures may yo