Growing Nimble Families

What I learned this week I can apply to play

Do you collect books? I do. I go through waves of buying books and using the library a lot. I’m between books at the moment. This is a favourite time of mine because it means I get to dip into the books currently on the shelf. This works really well for me because I reread most things like it’s new…. View Post

Raising Playful Tots show 26:Pretend play

in Play activities, Podcast, Seasonal play on 05/19/10

In this 10 minute podcast I answer a play activities newsletter subscribers question about dramatic play; I share a new play find and talk about mums making the most of playtime. You can download the MP3 file for this podcast directly by clicking here, or you can subscribe through iTunes. Listen to this week’s show Show notes 00:00 Introduction and… View Post

Boxes make a great toy

in Play activities on 05/19/10

This post is part of Childhood 101 ” We Play” Please visit the others and find out what they were playing this week.

Play Activities for road trips

in Play activities, Seasonal play on 05/17/10

Before summer driving season kicks off I wanted to share how we roll. We’re going on a [tag}road trip[/tag] but what do you bring? This is a recurring theme with us because we’re a Military family. Currently we live in the US but with family all around the world and tours lasting three or so years we’re used to travelling… View Post

Ideas about Play Activities for the little ones

in Education, Play activities on 05/13/10

Raising Playful Tots is an Internet radio or Podcast available 24hrs a day . Host: Melitsa Avila of Play Activities. Download each episode yourself visit each show notes to do this or have iTunes do this automatically for you. Week 12th May 2010: Lets Explore with Amy Anderson. Are you an impulse buyer when it comes to toys and craft… View Post

Unstructured play in snow

in Play activities, Seasonal play on 05/12/10

Can’t beat it! With the forecast of a Winter storm warning in effect for the next 24 hours with snow estimated to be 18+ inches to the North West of us. I thought these winter play pictures would be appropriate for May in Colorado! ( Just a hint of sarcasm there!) It may take 30minutes to get on all the… View Post

Raising Playful Tots Show 25: Let’s explore with Amy Anderson

in Education, How to..?, Play activities, Podcast on 05/12/10

In this 31 minute podcast, you’ll learn aboutAmy Anderson of Let’s explore. She’s a mom passionate about play with her two girls. Amy walks us through her play day and the tips and tricks that help their family enjoy play. You can download the MP3 file for this podcast directly by clicking here, or you can subscribe through iTunes. Listen… View Post

Left handed child at play

in Education, Play activities on 05/10/10

Problems holding the scissors? Difficulty with pincer grip with that crayon or spoon? Have you ever wondered what hand your child will use as their dominant hand? With the BG he didn’t decide until almost Kindergarten. He was happy to use the free hand and it was truely equal his choices. We became quite fascinated with the whole left and… View Post

Craft together for Mother’s day

in Education, Play activities on 05/07/10

The MO was interested in mobiles perhaps with all the wind around here. So we decided to make a mobile. Here’s a Mother’s day craft we made together that I get to keep. Design and draw on your paper. Use acetate or leading paper, cover the paper. Outline the shape with leaded paint. Finish and leave to dry. Choose your… View Post

Everyday moments of play

in Play activities on 05/06/10

Everyday moments of play are priceless. The LO loves to follow you around and be close. While I was pottering around the kitchen I gave him some stacked plastic cups. When he found them he sat and played for a long time. I love how they find so many different things to do. After a few clicks of the camera… View Post

Raising Playful Tots show # 24 Time management tips for busy moms and play

in Education, How to..?, Play activities, Podcast, Self Care on 05/05/10

Dawn Papandrea-Khan is back to talk to us about time management tips for busy moms who work from home. Show notes Virtual assistant services | Graphic services | Murals Paintermommy.com Twitter @Paintermommy Start a conversation about this show in our BlogFrogcommunity…. This show is part of the moms talk radio network Listen to this week’s show Looking for play activities?

Creative play then and now

in Education on 05/03/10

Adults who take part in creative play as children are more likely to have a healthy diet and to take regular exercise, according to a new study.The research from the University of Ulster, which was presented at the British Psychological Society’s annual conference in Stratford-upon-Avon last week, surveyed 505 young adults about their experiences and opportunities for play during childhood…. View Post