Pretend Play Matters: Playing School

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Playing school was one of my favorite games – especially before I started school (I was unschooled until I was seven years old, back Read more…

Building Musical Instruments with Wummelbox!

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We’ve had the chance to try out a few of the subscription craft kits for kids that are so popular right now, and this Read more…

Creative Play Dough Art

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Mixing Media for Creativity, and the BEST Play Dough Recipe!

I adore the creativity that comes out with regular play dough play, and adding in a few extra Read more…

World Culture for Kids: Chicago Skyline Art for Kids

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Today’s Exploring Geography post is an introduction to the Chicago skyline via a very cool little art project for kids! Jeanette Nyberg is a creative mom living with her 2 kids, 2 step kids, and 1 husband in a suburb of Chicago. She tries to incorporate Read more…

Creative Play with Play Dough and Squinkies

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My kids made this little squinky car out of play dough, along with a gazillion other Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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