The Castle Marbleworks is a toy that sparks wonder in toddlers. My son loved watching the balls journey through the towers and tunnels, and hearing the jingling bell sounds crashing into each other.
Author: Christine
Christine Bellew loves teaching children, playing music and having fun. Her goal is to use playful teaching strategies to make doing hard things as fun as possible for parents and children of all abilities.
Christine and her husband Josh have three children that have provided loads of adventures. Their family has opened their home to serve as foster parents to children with special needs which adds to the adventure.
With a Master’s degree in Early Intervention, Christine started her career providing Early Intervention services as a Special Instructor and Service Coordinator.
Most recently Christine has branched out to teaching piano using creative teaching methods to serve children with a variety of learning needs. Music brings her and her students joy when she makes the learning fun and engaging.
Outside of work Christine enjoys watching Parks and Rec, doing puzzles and reorganizing her piano music.
Once you’ve finished coloring your butterflies, you can assemble them and add a string to create a beautiful decoration. Hang them in your window or anywhere else that brings you joy.
Having these little ones in our home was an absolute blessing, but it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It stretched our family unit in ways we never imagined. Little Monkey’s unpredictable nature and the daily routines of parenthood made for an emotionally charged environment.
A Toy Raiser is a unique event where parents can purchase high-quality toys for their children while also supporting their school. It’s like a book fair but with toys!
I’m always on the lookout for toys that can spark creativity and learning in young children. One such toy is the Sky Spin. This simple yet engaging toy can be used in a variety of ways to promote developmental skills.
Here are six fun and educational ways to play with a Sky Spin:
When I recently join Discovery Toys, there were a few friends who reached out to let me know how much they really love Discovery Toys. I took what they told me and made these cheesy Valentines. Enjoy!
It’s heartwarming to know that Discovery Toys continues to offer this same product. The Measure Up Cups are a reminder of the timelessness of simple, open-ended play, and I’m grateful for the joy they brought to my childhood and continue to bring to children today.
At the end of each Early Intervention session, I recap, thinking, “What was the point?” I don’t leave until I let the family know the purpose of the visit. Being on the other side of Early Intervention, I realized that in those past home visits, I may have known what my intent was, but they did not. Now I make sure we both know.
Ultimately, the best toys are the ones that foster a child’s growth and bring them joy.
When a child is having difficulty changing her behavior, try changing the environment.
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