The IDEA box can entice many different play interests at different levels and ages, cultivating a community that prioritizes play...

Don't you love cleaning up all day long?!

What would you change in the microcosm of your world? Do you have new priorities?

I was a bit overwhelmed with thoughts and ideas- about school initiatives... as I saw the possibility of innovation and improvement!

Through play the kids become better at interpreting these social instances.

The longer and more frequent I play near or observe the child, the better I know and understand them.

After some time for allowing children to play their way they get into a rhythm and the play flows so nicely!

What would you re- prioritize?

‘Plan time outside if you can do so safely’.

My dad used to say: “ I can't wait for Friday, but I also can't wait for Monday.” Now it's all the same day but it repeats.

Read about day 36 here Have you ever had one of those days that you are so annoyed at everything your kids do, that you feel like pulling...

There are a few ways to make a birthday special for your kids during quarantine.

Don't offer them suggestions! If they are not sure how to proceed ask them questions

the more practice children have in managing themselves and their lives..., the more confidence and competence they'll develop!

All I got was pictures of abandoned play. But luckily, I don’t mind because eventually they found something that lasted a couple of hours...

The old norm probably won't return but I expect there to be another adjustment period in the near to mid future.

She chose it, she believed in herself and she did it!

I found that splitting it up gives them the opportunity to do all the things that we value as parents and screens!

I am grateful for screens (yes screens!) because without them I would not be able to see my family who lives far away!

Have you ever met a child who does not want to jump in a puddle?