Kid Paradise: Snow Fun!!!

playing in the snow - throwing snowballs!

We woke up to about six inches of snow Sunday morning – the perfect amount for kids to play!

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Benefits of Walking to School (Learning Laboratory)

benefits of walking to school for kids

I’ve really prioritized walking to school this year! The weather has been incredibly cooperative so far, but it’s still an investment – I have Read more…

Learning Laboratory: Bring a sandbox to life!

bring a sandbox to life

Lily has been the only child to show much interest in our sandbox until this past week, when Johnny and Emma started Read more…

Imaginative Play: Fairy Tale Village

build a fairy village around a tree for fun imaginative play

Our Japanese Maple inspires hours of imaginative play for my kids, and this summer they discovered Read more…

Imagination and Pretend Play with Sidewalk Chalk

imaginative play with sidewalk chalk

One of six-year-old Emma’s favorite activities is to draw with chalk on the wet pavement after a good rainstorm – the colors Read more…


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

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