One-of-a-kind peg bear softy. That’s one stylish fella!
You can use paper more than once! Yes!
Amautalab has teamed up with National Geographic to spread the word about taking care of our earth, in a language that appeals to our little ones. Wonderful. Can’t wait to show our little Ella tonight!
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cool new kids bedding at IKEA
Love the Barnslig Park kids Quilt cover and pillowcase that’s new at IKEA.
Homemade Play Dough
Playdough made from completely non-toxic ingredients.
When I Grow Up…
Banker is just one of the 200 jobs available at Wannado City, an unusual role-playing theme park in Florida where children learn about the world of work. Read the article: When I Grow Up…, by Peter Hossli
can you fall in love with a magazine rack?
Magazine rack by Fredrik Paulsen. Fantastic. Ella, what do you think?
Kids’ House by Studiomama
Yes, please! Kids’ House by Studiomama.
Huge Red Net Bag
I think this is a perfect solution for all those stuffed animals that are piling up in Ella’s room. Put them in one of these Huge Red Net Bags and hang it from the ceiling.
ABC3D Written & Illustrated by Marion Bataille
Thanks for reminding me of this one, Craig. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!
butterfly mobile
Butterflies mobile. Lovely.
L is for Label
When we were toddlers, my mother labeled everything in our house—doors, windows, closets. As we got our clothes, we saw the word “closet.” As we tinkered on the piano, we saw the word “piano.” We absorbed what was part of our daily environment. She’s a teacher, and her philosophy is that if you surround young children with the tools they need to learn, over time, they will simply choose to explore that which surrounds them. And through that exploration, they can acquire vast knowledge.
anyone remember gummitwist
During my trip to switzerland this summer I bought a gummitwist
Here’s a good resource I just found that explains the “Zehner“, in german.
An Eye For Annai
An Eye For Annai by Jon Klassen + Dan Rodrigues
(thank you heather)
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Don’t tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on effort—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids, By Carol S. Dweck
snoopy to the rescue?
Getting our little 2 year old Ella to brush her teeth is sometimes an impossible task. I wonder if good old Snoopy might help? What ‘props’ did you use to get your kid into fully embracing the brushing-teeth ritual?
Constructible Drinking Straw
Constructible Drinking Straw by Frank Frisari. I want these sooo bad!
Muppet Show Bunsen and Beaker and some penguins
(thank you lou)
kids project: make your own ice cream parlor
My wonderfully creative friend Christine and her kids made their very own ice cream parlor with salt dough and then painted them with acrylic paint. (oh, the memories) The sign is my favorite. Go Emma!
blossom mobile
Oh this is stunning: Blossom mobile.
Feist goes Sesame Street
YAY!
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The Boys and the Subway
The Boys and the Subway put a big smile on my face. Anyone with little kids and living in NYC can probably relate. Well done Christoph.
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