and we're nailin' it!
At my previous job, we loved creating activities by putting pictures on blocks and calling it “create a _________.” We did monsters, animals, houses and much more. So, I thought I would create a toy that allowed kids to use the same kind of creativity. I laser cut the characters into the blocks and connected […]
Since we live on a pond, Lucian clearly needed a fishing pole! So, I designed and built a fishing toy this week. This project was fun to work on and perfect for summer time. I cut the fish out on the laser cutter, but went back to the workshop to cut and drill holes in […]
A Pikler triangle is a climbing toy for children. The name comes from Dr. Emmi Pikler, a Hungarian pediatrician. Dr. Pikler developed a child centered approach based on a kind and respectful relationship between an adult and infant, through delicate care moments, a simply paced motor development, free movement and continual play. Dr. Pikler believed in […]
As I have been researching fun things I can make for kids using wood, I stumbled upon the idea of kitchen tools for kids! I love this idea, because I know Lucian will enjoy it. He already likes to “help” me cook by playing with pots and utensils. He is great at stirring! So, I […]
I recently set up a new play area for Lucian in my workspace. It is so nice to be able to work while he plays safely. I can get things done but still spend a lot of time with him. It is a win-win! When we used the doors to block the lower windows on […]
I love silhouettes. I once created silhouettes for an entire daycare! So, of course I needed one (or three) of my son! People have been creating silhouettes for hundreds of years. Before cameras, there were silhouette artists. They just used a pair of scissors and within minutes, they cut out a shape resembling the person! […]