Rainbow Bridge Birthday

I won't pretend to be an expert on Waldorf education; however, I have done some research. Some of the ideas I agree with, and some of the ideas I question. The emphasis on natural toys and natural materials is obviously an attractive one to me. Another idea I love is the story … [Read more...]

Pound and Roll-But Watch Those Fingers!

Melissa and Doug's Pound and Roll toy is a very affordable, great gift for a toddler. My children began to play with this natural toy around two years of age. The Pound and Roll is a variation of the classic pounding toy you probably grew up with, only this toy has the added … [Read more...]

Six Degrees of Separation

GiveBackAmerica.org has announced a program called Six Degrees of Giving based on the theory that every person on the planet is separated from one another by a chain of six people. According to their website, the program works like this: "Please tell your friends about … [Read more...]

Live Action Marble Run

One morning, I recently filmed my children playing with A Maze and Marbles available through Young Explorers. The description of this awesome natural toy from Young Explorers is: "When children make a marble maze with A Maze and Marbles, it’s a different creation every time. As … [Read more...]

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

In follow up to the Magic Cabin Mini Kitchen post, it was suggested by Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recs that I review other dramatic play kitchen items that are less expensive. Our cabin is small, and we do not have room for a separate play kitchen. By purchasing a few natural toy … [Read more...]