Merry Christmas again from Growing Play! Here is a great, FREE, Santa pretend play packet to encourage imagination, creativity and fun in children during the Christmas season. Hang up the posters around the room to create different stations. Use the printables at each station to encourage fine motor skills, physical activity and literacy. Super easy, […]
We are at day 7 of the getting to know you, inQUIZitive challenge with four where questions. This is harder than it looks to post everyday but I am not doing too bad. I have posted 7 challenges in 9 days. Not too behind. Today’s four questions are “where”… Where do you want to live when […]
Lately, I have been feeling very nostalgic about my family. I am the youngest of seven children and we have six children ourselves. The older my parents, siblings and children get, I find myself frequently reflecting on what an amazing family I have. Growing up we have always had large gatherings on Christmas day and […]
Uh-oh I missed two days! Wednesday, I ran out of time (kids had half day of school) and Thursday was my birthday and Thanksgiving. Trying to get back on track while everyone is asleep. My husband has a tradition of taking the older kids out shopping for Black Friday. They used to wake up and […]
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Enjoy the day.
I am sure you are in shock – 4 posts in a row. I might be a setting a record for the Growing Play blog! I’m giving myself a gold star for all this work haha! If you are just joining the challenge, no big deal, just jump on board and start taking a few […]
How is it going so far? Are you able to take a few minutes each day to discover new or remember favorite moments together? If you are having trouble making the time, try answering the questions when you are in the car together on a short or long road trip. Day three includes 4 questions […]
I’m on a roll – two posts in a row! Yeah me! Here is day two of the getting to know your family and friends challenge. The four “who” questions for today are: Who is your hero? Who is your favorite movie star? Who is the best teacher you ever had? Who do you wish […]
I am starting a new series today to try and get back into blogging mode. I have so many ideas, suggestions and games to share with families just not enough time to write it all down. So…… I am going to try (stress the word TRY) to post everyday until the end of the year […]
Did you see the Trolls movie yet? Since I grew up in the 80’s, I feel nostalgic towards Trolls and still find them cute. Here is a free Troll Maze from the Trolls Maze Packet. Download the FREE Trolls Maze Trolls Mazes Packet digital download includes 15 full size mazes (or print them all on […]