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  • Silkies

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    Silkies

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    Silkies

    $110.00

    Tents, hats, dresses, wands, capes, veils, picnic blankets, canopies, fairy wings, peek-a-boo playtime…the open-ended possibilities of Play Silks are endless. Inspire your little one’s imagination with these brightly colored scarves. Create, Play, Dance, and Enjoy this soft and whimsical set playtime after playtime. 

    Each set includes 6 play Silkies – in a scrumptious rainbow of hand dyed color. Each scarf in the SMALL set is about 22” square – perfect for little hands to move, swirl, and peek-a-boo! Each scarf in the LARGE set is about 35” square. – perfect for pretend play clothes, tents, capes, and canopies


    These silks are habotai silk (8mm) dyed with non-toxic dye. They have been hand-dyed so colors may vary from the picture, and within the scarf itself – this is completely normal and adds to its unique character. 

    No need for wrapping, each set comes in this beautiful clear pail making a playful and stunning present for any special occasion or play date!

    Hand-wash and air-dry or put them in the dryer WITHOUT heat to soften them up a bit. Because minor bleeding on the first few washes may occur it is best to wash each color by itself.

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  • Printable - Gratitude Blurb Journal

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    Printable - Gratitude Blurb Journal

    $15.00 $9.99

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    Printable - Gratitude Blurb Journal

    $15.00 $9.99

    PLEASE NOTE THIS LISTING IS FOR AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD/DIGITAL FILE, no physical item will be mailed.

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    GRATITUDE BLURBS - Blank - Practicing Gratitude - Printable - .pdf

    Add a smile to your little one's day with one of our sweet blank affirmation notes! This file includes 32 blank affirmation notes on 4 pages.

    ♥ Ten colored Gratitude Blurbs - 5 different colors schemes.
    - One for each season plus a rainbow set.
    - Both in saturated and unsaturated color schemes.
    ♥ Three "books titles" to choose from

    ♥ HOW-TO use guide.
    - Why practice Gratitude?
    - How-to practice gratitude with your children.


    Download. Print. Cut. Fill out. Use as a single sheet or add to a binder to make a whole year-long gratitude practice. Enjoy!

    ♥ Gratitude is the Pathway to Joy ♥

    You can print this file at home or at your local print shop on regular or card stock weighted paper.

    Each design page is formatted at 8” x 10”.

    Features:
    - 8” x 10”
    - High quality .PDF file
    - Instant file download on Etsy after purchase


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    Thank you for shopping at The PlayFULL Way

    Jessica Perkins

    ♥ Intentional ♥ PlayFULL ♥ Living ♥

    www.JessicaPerkins.com

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    Color Disclaimer: Due to variances among color monitors, the colors on your computer monitor may appear differently than the actual printed products. This does not affect the quality of the print.

    Because this is a digital download, there will be NO REFUNDS given once the order is placed. If you have any concerns, please message me!

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    • For personal use only.
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    • By purchasing this listing, you agree to our user agreement and our policies

    If you have any questions, please send a message prior to ordering.

    © 2018 Jessica Perkins. All rights reserved. SINGLE PERSONAL USE ONLY. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact kindnessandcompany(at)gmail.com

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  • Nesting Canisters

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    Nesting Canisters

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    Nesting Canisters

    $18.00

    This adorable, natural wood, nesting set is sure to tickle your little one’s sense of discovery. There is something magical about opening one of these canisters – much like a present – you don’t know what you will find inside. Delight your little explorer’s curiosity and understanding of size relationships with this simple and timeless put-together puzzle.

    Each set comes with three wooden lidded-jars that fit inside one another. Use them as stacking “blocks” to better understand physics and gravity. Use them in a play kitchen to fill up with ingredients for a masterful imagination chef. Use them as simple puzzles to better understand size relations and how things go together.

    The largest canister measures a little more than 2.5 inches tall. The smallest canister measures 1 inch tall.
    Each canister has been lightly coated in a combination of beeswax and jojaba oil for durability.

    Due to the size of the smallest jar, this set is not recommended for children who still put things in their mouths as the pieces could pose a choking hazard. As with ALL toys, children should be supervised while at play.

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  • Counting - Counting Apples

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    Counting Apples

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    Counting Apples

    $19.00

    Another seasonal addition to the learning closet, these sweet little apples are sure to please your little one's autumn senses. These handheld manipulatives are great for transferring activities, counting, color sorting as well as a myriad of open-ended play (perhaps to make an "apple pie" as my little one always does!)

    Add a pair of wooden Tongs and you have a great fine motor skill, prewriting muscle builder!

    These Apples have been hand painted with a nontoxic water based wash. They have been lightly sealed with a combination of organic beeswax and jojoba oil to keep the colors vibrant.

    Each set comes with 18 apples, measuring approximately 3/4", in a drawstring pouch:
    3 red
    3 orange
    3 yellow
    3 green
    3 blue
    3 purple

    *This Listing is for the apples only, not the Color Sorting Buckets which can be also be found in the shop.

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  • My Big Little People

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    My Big Little People

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    My Big Little People

    $9.00

     Little People For Toddler Hands!

    This cute pair makes a great something to hold onto and play with. A little set big enough for Toddlers to pretend with. Each measures approximately 3.5” tall. They are left in their natural, wooden state – ready to paint, or pretend with. A great addition to any toy basket, diaper bag, stroller, or car seat, these little people are sure to inspire big giggles, coos, and dramatic play. Each pair comes in a drawstring pouch for easy clean up and portability.

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Toddler - Farm

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Farm

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Farm

    $27.00

    It’s about time – Toddler Time! I am proud to announce select Make a Match games are now being offered in Toddler-Sized fun. These substantial wooden pieces are sure to have your little one holding, clicking, clapping, banging, playing and roaring with delight. These adorable animals are seeking a loving Farmer to watch over them, hold them, and make animal sounds with them. All in a fun day’s work!

    Need to put them to bed for the evening? Tuck them into their drawstring pouch for easy put-away. Or have you little one plop them into an empty tissue box – a game sure to inspire your little one’s growing fine motor skills with a rewarding clink. Clink. Clink.

    Each wooden piece measures approximately 2” in diameter and ¼” thick. They are sturdy enough for toddler-action-play.

    Each set comes with 24 pieces (12 pairs of different animal friends).

    The Toddler Version is Also Available in the Zoo Edition.

    The Farm Edition includes:
    Goat
    Pig
    Horse
    Sheep
    Tractor
    Cat
    Cow
    Chicks
    Dog
    Barn
    Rooster
    Bunny

     

     

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  • Art - On A Roll - Toddler Color Sorting Balls For Open Ended Play

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    On a Roll - Toddler Color Sorting Balls for Open Ended Play

    $28.00

    On A Roll

     

    The sorting series has a new addition! Lincoln loves things that GO. And he also loves playing with his big sister’s learning materials. The Counting Series of manipulatives are just a bit too small for him (a mouth explorer!) So I decided it was time to add a Toddler-friendly set to be used on their own or with the Color Sorting Bowls (sold separately). This has already proven to inspire a treasure trove of new pretend-play ideas from my six year old who likes to put the cups in a muffin tin and use these colorful spheres as muffin tops. My three year old pretends they are scoops of ice cream. And when left to enjoy the rainbow of 6 by themselves, my little engineers constructed ramps out of paper and cardboard to roll, slide, and spill these colorful balls to the floor. They are sturdy enough for little hands to fiddle with and durable enough to go sliding and gliding across the floor.

     

    Each ball measures 2” in diameter and is painted with a nontoxic, soy based, watercolor wash so you can still see the beautiful grain of the wood. Each set comes with 6 balls; one each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and is lightly sealed with a combination of beeswax and jojoba oil. On a Roll is collected in a muslin pouch for easy storage and tote-ability.

     

    *BOWLS SOLD SEPARATELY

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  • Wooden Toy - Rainbow Blocks

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    Rainbow Blocks

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    Rainbow Blocks

    $16.00

    There is nothing like simple blocks to spark the imagination. You can create, dawdle, build, roll, and explore endlessly with this starter set of 1” blocks. A dozen (12) blocks in all – two of each color - are enough to build a rainbow. Allow your little engineer to explore physics, gravity, balance, and structure. Help build fine motor skills while practicing the simple, yet challenging, act of stacking the blocks on top of one another. How high you can build your skyscraper tower before the blocks come tumbling down? Match the colored block pairs together to practice beginner color recognition. 

    Bundled together in a drawstrings pouch, for easy clean-up and storage, this set is the perfect size to keep around the house or bring with you on trips to restaurants, the doctor’s office, or grandma’s house. Your little one will enjoy this classic toy time and time again.

    Each block measures 1” and has been painted with non-toxic soy based paint. They have been lightly sealed with a mixture of all-natural beeswax and jojoba oil to enhance their color and durability.

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Toddler - Forest Friends

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Forest Friends

    $27.00

    It’s about time – Toddler Time! I am proud to announce select Make a Match games are now being offered in Toddler-Sized fun. These substantial wooden pieces are sure to have your little one holding, clicking, clapping, banging, playing and roaring with delight. These adorable animals are seeking a loving Farmer to watch over them, hold them, and make animal sounds with them. All in a fun day’s work!

    Need to put them to bed for the evening? Tuck them into their drawstring pouch for easy put-away. Or have you little one plop them into an empty tissue box – a game sure to inspire your little one’s growing fine motor skills with a rewarding clink. Clink. Clink.

    Each wooden piece measures approximately 2” in diameter and ¼” thick. They are sturdy enough for toddler-action-play.

    Each set comes with 24 pieces (12 pairs of different animal friends).

    The Toddler Version is now available in other editions!!

    The Forest Friends Edition includes:
    Fox
    Moose
    Skunk
    Rabbit
    Raccoon
    Squirrel
    Owl
    Bear
    Dear
    Bird
    Snail
    Hedgehog

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Dino

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    Make A Match - Dino

    $21.00

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    Make A Match - Dino

    $21.00

    This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket. The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again. There are 24 wooden coins made from all natural wood and measure 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter. They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 12 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings. Each image has been hand drawn creating imaginative pictures with character. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

    *NOTE* Due to the small size of the wooden coins, this game is not suitable for children under the age of 4. As always, children should be supervised while at play.

    The Dino Edition includes:
    Ankylosaurus
    Archaeoptyx
    Brachiosaurus
    Deinonychus
    Diplodocus
    Giganotosaurus
    Parasaurolophus
    Pteranodon
    Spinosaurus
    Stegosaurus
    T-Rex
    Triceratops

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Toddler - Nature

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Nature

    $27.00

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Nature

    $27.00

    It’s about time – Toddler Time! I am proud to announce select Make a Match games are now being offered in Toddler-Sized fun. These substantial wooden pieces are sure to have your little one holding, clicking, clapping, banging, playing and roaring with delight. These adorable natural treasures are seeking a loving Naturalist to watch over them, hold them, and keep them safe. All in a fun day’s work!

    Need to put them to bed for the evening? Tuck them into their drawstring pouch for easy put-away. Or have you little one plop them into an empty tissue box – a game sure to inspire your little one’s growing fine motor skills with a rewarding clink. Clink. Clink.

    Each wooden piece measures approximately 2” in diameter and ¼” thick. They are sturdy enough for toddler-action-play.

    Each set comes with 24 pieces (12 pairs of different animal friends).

    The Toddler Version is Also Available in the following editions:  Zoo, Farm, Forest Friends, Trucks, Transportation.

    The Nature Edition includes:
    Pine Cone

    Butterfly

    Wishing Flower

    Lady Bug

    Acorn

    Owl

    Flower

    Spider Web

    Mushroom

    Ants

    Bird Nest

    Bee

    Worm

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  • Make A Match - Forest Friends

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    Make A Match - Forest Friends

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    Make A Match - Forest Friends

    $21.00

    This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket. The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again. There are 24 wooden coins made from all natural wood and measure 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter. They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 12 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings. Each image has been hand drawn creating imaginative pictures with character. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

    *NOTE* Due to the small size of the wooden coins, this game is not suitable for children under the age of 4. As always, children should be supervised while at play.

    The Forest Friends Edition Includes:
    Fox
    Moose
    Skunk
    Rabbit
    Racoon
    Squirrel
    Owl
    Bear
    Dear
    Bird
    Snail
    Hedgehog

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Toddler - Trucks

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Trucks

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    Make a Match - Toddler - Trucks

    $27.00

    It’s about time – Toddler Time! I am proud to announce select Make a Match games are now being offered in Toddler-Sized fun. These substantial wooden pieces are sure to have your little one holding, clicking, clapping, banging, playing and roaring with delight. These rumbling roadsters are seeking a loving Driver to to vroom them all over town. All in a fun day’s work!

    Need to put them to bed for the evening? Tuck them into their drawstring pouch for easy put-away. Or have you little one plop them into an empty tissue box – a game sure to inspire your little one’s growing fine motor skills with a rewarding clink. Clink. Clink.

    Each wooden piece measures approximately 2” in diameter and ¼” thick. They are sturdy enough for toddler-action-play.

    Each set comes with 24 pieces (12 pairs of different animal friends).

    The Toddler Version is Also Available in the following editions: Zoo, Farm, Nature, Forest Friends.

    The Truck Edition includes:

    Semi Truck

    Pickup Truck

    Forklift

    Steam Roller

    Crane

    Garbage Truck

    Cement Mixer

    Tow Truck

    Bulldozer

    Dump Truck

    Moving Truck

    Excavator

     

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Philadelphia

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    Make a Match - Philadelphia

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    Make a Match - Philadelphia

    $29.00

    Oh the sweet sounds, sights, and tastes of Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love. We recently participated in a Culture Share project with other families around the world; and, I had the pleasure of rediscovering the City of Brotherly Love with my little ones in tow while researching, drawing, and exploring our wonderfully cultural, diverse, and historical city. We created a little story about our journey through the city filled with fun native facts (and Wikipedia finds). This particular edition would make a unique way to study Philadelphia in a homeschool or for-the-fun-of-it setting!

    This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket. The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again. This particular Make a Match Edition is a JUMBO Collection..there are 50 wooden coins made from all natural wood and measure 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter. They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 25 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings. Each image has been hand drawn adding to the character and charm of this City of Brotherly Love Play set. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

    *NOTE* Due to the small size of the wooden coins, this game is not suitable for children under the age of 4. As always, children should be supervised while at play.

    The Philly Edition Includes:
    Betsy Ross Flag
    Franklin Square
    Independence Hall
    Reading Terminal Market
    The Liberty Bell
    Ben Franklin
    Please Touch Museum
    Philly Pretzel
    Mummer
    City Hall
    Clothespin
    Seaport Museum
    Zoo Balloon
    First Bank
    Museum of Natural Sciences - Dinosauer
    SEPTA
    30th Street Station
    Ice cream cone
    Mint - penny
    LOVE
    Art Museum
    First Hospital in the US
    Boat House Row
    Logan Square
    Philly Cheesesteak 

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  • Learning Toy - Make A Match - Nature

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    Make A Match - Nature

    $21.00

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    Make A Match - Nature

    $21.00

    This little Make a Match Memory Game is compact enough to fit into your purse, backpack, or even your pocket. The perfect play toy for picnics, play dates, or rainy days, this is a classic, multi-generational game that will be enjoyed time and time again. There are 24 wooden coins made from all natural wood and measure 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter. They are sanded to a smooth finish and are soft to the touch. Each set includes 12 pairs of original, whimsical, black ink drawings. Each image has been hand drawn creating imaginative pictures with character. Adding a finishing touch is a drawstring pouch to collect and pocket the pieces when they are not in use. Each set makes a unique gift for both parents and children to enjoy together.

    *NOTE* Due to the small size of the wooden coins, this game is not suitable for children under the age of 4. As always, children should be supervised while at play.

    The Nature Edition includes:
    Caterpillar
    Flower
    Butterfly
    Twig
    Ladybug
    Hedgehog
    Mushroom
    Snail
    Bird
    Owl
    Ant
    Bumble bee

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  • FREE Printable - Ginger Gram - Gratitude

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    FREE Printable - Ginger Gram - Gratitude

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    FREE Printable - Ginger Gram - Gratitude

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    We are in desperate need of some ‪#‎gratitude‬ up in here. Voices are yelling. Hands are flailing. Arguments ensuing. And Thank-Yous are being completely forgotten. This is my Holiday Season attempt to take back peace and share ‪#‎LovingKindness‬ with one another. Right. Now. 

    Meet Ginger Gram. The gingerbread with a fierce gratitude. And glad to the bone(or cookie crumble, or something like that). He shows up randomly around the house to surprise some one with a Caught-You-Being-Kind message. An..I am so glad you are in my life note. Or a THANK YOU for ________ reminder. The object is to keep passing him around so we can share the love with each other and ‪#‎focus‬ on the ‪#‎positive‬ we bring forth as a family every day. If you want to join the ‪#‎game‬ or if your little one wants to color a Ginger.gram of his/her very own I will have a ‪#‎free‬ printable posted In the shop later today. ‪#‎mindfulkids‬ ‪#‎mindfulness‬ ‪#‎mindfulparenting‬‪#‎mamamayi‬ ‪#‎mamamayijoy‬ ‪#‎mamamayishop‬ #gratitude ‪#‎thankful‬ ‪#‎grateful‬‪#‎chooselove‬ ‪#‎kindness‬ ‪#‎preschool‬ ‪#‎totschool‬ ‪#‎unschool‬ ‪#‎unplugged‬‪#‎childhoodunplugged‬ ‪#‎homeschool‬ ‪#‎love‬ ‪#‎spreadhappy‬ ‪#‎bekind‬ ‪#‎trying‬‪#‎parenting‬ ‪#‎parents‬ ‪#‎loveyourself‬ #kidsart #kidswrite #kids

    This is part of the #MamaMayIMindfulKids Series. Please feel free to download these pages and print whichever color scheme moves you. These pages are for PERSONAL USE ONLYPersonal use means non-commercial use of the Media. The Media may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration.

    copyright MamaMayI, LLC. 2015

     

    What is Gratitude?

    - Gratitude is the ability to BE thankful and appreciative.
     
    Why is Gratitude important?
    - Gratitude is important because it brings us back to center...it brings us back to kindness. It allows us to BE in the presence of our life's many blessings: however simple or profound.
     
    Why do we need to PRACTICE Gratitude?
    - Have you ever had a bad day that seems to spiral worse and worse? The kind where you want to curl back into bed and hide? Sometimes it's not easy to see the positives around us ... And negative energy from others (or ourselves) has a way of trickling into our thoughts and affecting how we interact with the world (which can, in turn, attract more of that same negative energy). By taking a moment to pause, center into kindness, and shift our mindset to that of thankfulness we our training our brains to slow down and notice. We are becoming aware of our state of mind, our thoughts, and momentum in the world. It is that pause and reflection that is so important. 
     
    By practicing Gratitude we are setting an intention of thankfulness. I believe thankful hearts are happy, smiley hearts. It's much easier to breathe when we are filling ourselves with that which we are grateful. 
     
    Why TEACH our children Gratitude?
    - I try teach my children Gratitude because I think it is important to their self-care. Just as brushing your teeth is important to your oral hygiene; Just as eating a healthy, balanced meal is important to your physical body's growth and health; Just as exercise builds muscles and strengthens your physical body;  Tuning into the joys and kindness in our world is essential to nurturing your Mind and Spirit. I believe the practice of Gratitude has a huge impact on how we all interact with each other and engage in our worlds. Though embracing gratitude comes more easily to some, it is a practice that becomes more easily accessible over time - with practice - acknowledgment - and pause. At first, the practice might seem daunting or over-thought, but eventually it will be second nature - a subconscious script or internal attitude that shines out towards loved ones, friends, nature, the things around us, and our world.
     
    HOW do you practice Gratitude with kids?
    - Practicing Gratitude with your kids and family can be a really connecting time. I love to hear how my own little ones find Gratitude in their own lives...
     
    Here are some ways to practice Gratitude with your little ones.
     
    - In the morning, pause to breathe deeply together and give thanks for a new day.
     
    - On a walk (even a routine walk to school or the grocery store) can turn into Gratitude practice by NOTICING the simple, natural treasures and beauty around you. Pause for a moment to store those mindful photos in your memory bank.
     
    - Write a note to your little one and tuck it in his or her lunch box or under his or her pillow. Write how grateful you are that they are part of your life; how much your happier and fuller your family is for having his or her presence in it; reminding them of a special time you shared together.
     
    - At dinner, pause and give thanks for the food you are sending into your body to nurture its cells and fuel your body and mind.
     
    - Take turns sharing one or two things you are thankful for each day during dinner, bathtime, or right before bed.
     
    - Create a Gratitude Journal where you store drawings, words, magazine cutouts, or pictures of the things you are grateful for. Make it a nightly or weekly ritual to pause and reflect in your journal together. Slowing down to find thankfulness is a practice that really helps build connection.
     
    - Send a Thank You note to someone every week. Pausing to remind yourself is a wonderful practice in gratitude and a positive way to spread that LovingKindness into the world.
     
    - Fill out a Gratitude Blurb Bubble sheet ( #MamaMayIMindfulKids FREE Printable). Fill out one blurb, a whole sheet, or a few, whatever moves you. These are Seasonal journal pages so you can collect them in a binder and reflect on your gratitude throughout the year.
     
    - Slow down for some pillow talk before bed and incorporate a thankfulness poem or gratitude-share right before sleep. I love to end our night reminding each other of all the things we are most grateful for in our lives. It makes me feel cozier somehow and feels like the perfect segue into peaceful, happy dreams!
    A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart.

     

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  • Counting - Counting Lights

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    Counting Lights

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    Counting Lights

    $23.00

    Just in time for the Holidays! These wee Christmas bulbs are sure to add something jolly and bright to your little one's sensory bin, seasonal table, or counting corner. 

    These handheld manipulatives are the perfect tool for transferring activities, counting, color sorting, and offer a myriad of open-ended play opportunities.

    The Counting Lights have been hand painted with a nontoxic water based wash. They have been lightly sealed with a combination of organic beeswax and jojoba oil to keep the colors 
    vibrant. Ages 3+

    They have been hand painted with a nontoxic water based wash and then lightly sealed with a combination of organic beeswax and jojoba oil to keep the colors vibrant.

    Each set comes with 18 wooden light bulbs, measuring less than 1" tall,  in a drawstring pouch:
    3 red
    3 orange
    3 yellow
    3 green
    3 blue
    3 purple

    *This Listing is for the light bulbs only, not the color sorting bowls which can also be found in the shop.

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  • Art - Mamas & Babies

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    Mamas & Babies

    $35.00

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    Mamas & Babies

    $35.00

    This time of year my little ones are always on the look out for babies – not just human babies (infants), but any cute, little, sweet, adorable, natural animal baby they can spot. At the zoo, at the pond, at the park…wherever we adventure, they are smitten with interest over pint-sized furry (or feathery) friends. There is something whimsical about coming across these creatures…something magical. Recognizing what the animals are; knowing the sound they make; and learning what their baby is called is fun, interesting, and always leads to more conversation and discovery. Did you know a kit is just a young skunk? Did you know that both a cow and a giraffe baby are called “calf”? Monkeys have infants, just like we do! A fawn is a baby deer

    Inspire your little biologist’s natural curiosity with these adorable animal pairs while enhancing observation skills and building vocabulary. The “mamas” are on bigger disks so they look and feel different. When playing a matching game, even the littlest explorers can sense the size difference and make a pair – one big, one small. Emergent readers will begin to notice letter shapes and groupings; Older explorers will recognize animal names; while younger zoologists can chime in with an audible animal sounds.

    Each set comes with 18 animal pairs (36 disks in total). There are 18 coins that measure approximately 2” in diameter and 18 coins that measure 1.5” in diameter. Each image was originally hand-drawn and then hand stamped onto the wooden disks with archival black ink. The set comes in a muslin pouch for easy cleanup and tote-ability.

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