Happy Monday! Welcome to my new weekly feature, Playful Picks, where I can share all the play-inspiring goodies I come across while surfing the web, visiting the bookstore, or reading my favorite blogs. I plan to share a variety of things – books, music, links to creative activities, open-ended toys, parenting resources, and more – anything goes! And, because I am such a quote-collector, I’ll start off each week with a quote that is inspiring me at the moment. Enjoy and Happy Playing!
Quote of the Week
The world is mud-luscious and puddle wonderful.
e.e. cummings
Fun Activities & Projects:
I love these printable thank you notes at Giver’s Log – your kids can doodle and color while expressing their thanks for all those holiday gifts!
My girls are a wee bit obsessed with fairies right now. We are busy planning our own fairy gardens with the help of some adorable fairy garden ideas at The Magic Onions.
This Hiker’s Plant Press at Ordinary Life Magic has been on my things-to-make list for quite a while – I think January’s the month to get it done!
Creative Products:
Natalie got this Animal Yahtzee game for Christmas and we all love playing it – plus the whole game fits in a little tin for taking on-the-go!
Delaney saw this cash register
What We’re Reading:
Here’s some cozy winter books, a beautifully-illustrated Alice in Wonderland, Natalie’s current chapter book, and a new parenting book I’m looking forward to starting!
Have a great week!
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Snap! I posted about fairy gardens today too, and used the same example
I’m looking forward to making one with the kids at preschool when the holidays are over (we are in summer over here). Jenny
Hi Jenny – we were on the same wavelength, I guess! I’m sure your preschoolers are going to have a blast making their fairy garden!
love this feature! Thanks, I like finding great ideas in one place!