Category Archives: play

Where Fascination Leads

Do a small child’s fears and fascinations have something to do with a uniqueness he’s trying to live out, a sort of “acorn” of destiny? Continue reading

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38 Unexpected Ways To Revel In Snail Mail

You think snail mail is dull? Liven up your snail mail experience. Mail something unwrapped like a shovel. Make your own envelopes and seal them with homemade flavored glue. Write an un-thank you note. Correspond with a toddler. Get ahead at work using good old fashioned snail mail. Find out how one man mailed himself to freedom. Continue reading

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How To Raise Word Nerds

Oh they think they’re having fun, but they’re building better vocabularies and learning to love words. Muh ha ha. Continue reading

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Throw Strangely Amusing Parties

Host a pig pen party. Or a box party. Or get gluing with friends and make some art. Strange parties are the best parties. Continue reading

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Reading Readiness Has To Do With The Body

Movement is a key factor in reading readiness. Continue reading

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