Back in the 1950’s many Baby Boomers got their first experiences in front of a crowd when parents thrust them into a Christmas program at local churches whether or not the kids wanted to or could sing Christmas songs or not. It was traditional to be in a Christmas program whether or not you attended […]
An incidence occurred compelling me to write a post about why kids don’t listen and 5 changes adults can make to help get kids to listen to our words. For weeks I could hear a woman screaming in the hallway outside my apartment door, “Don-a-a-a-a-ld!” (Name changed to protect the innocent.) I cringed at the sound […]
Have you heard the expression “Play is a child’s work”? Child learn by exploring and trying out new things during role play when they dress-up. Costumes can be simple; elaborate or authentic. Kids dressing up in a costume of some kind is not just for Halloween or a school play. Dress-up/ dramatic play items don’t need […]
You are new teacher or mommy who wants to put together the best educational busy bags for your children. But, where do you start to gather kid friendly stuff on your budget? This post will share DOZENS ideas and links to inspire you as well as where to beg, borrow or buy those fun little […]
This post will direct you to my Heart Felt Play Store along with a hint of why I love to sell dramatic play costume parts In 1953 when I was 3 my grandmother bought me a Tinker Belle mask to wear for our hometown Halloween parade. I was convinced that I had the best Halloween […]
This weekend my youngest grand daughter and I accomplished a new goal for our e-commerce store that involves a new learning experience. Sophie-Do-It models for our HeartFeltPlayStore.com all the time. But, today, the 6 year old got more involved in processing a customer’s order. Heart Felt Play Store, the on-line shop is approaching it’s 2nd 3rd year in business. I’ve […]
Why would a kids want to play with a busy bag of bugs when he/she can play a video game a parent may ask? Early childhood educators and pediatric specialists know that the more simple, basic sensory ways a child’s the brain can be stimuate the greater the future learning capacity will be This post […]
When ever people see our Amber service-dog-in-training even strangers are quick to give us unsolictited advice. “You gotta get registered to get that card so you can take your dog any where. The card is even laminated!” My son’s response is “Bullshit! There is no legal registration for service dogs. Have you read what the […]
Moms and Dad’s before you break the bank taking the kids to the creepy seasonal Halloween store… there is an affordable way to to costume the kids and have fun learning experience, too even if you are not too crafty. The image above show DIY masks Heart Felt Play Store had on display locally. […]
For all those people on the other side of the counter or on the other end of the phone line. THANKS for being a sweet angel in disguise. You help me through an incredible amount of stress with your kind words and friendly smile. You helped me keep my head above water when I was […]
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A mother’s poor choice to give her small child a candy jawbreaker turned out to be a life-altering event for me. I had always planned to be a teacher since early childhood. When I was 7 or 8 when I passionately practiced my future career as an early childhood educator with my younger sisters, the […]
I wanted to publish a few thoughts for the future about the day that brought America together for a moment: August 21, 2017 The Eclipse of 2017. I had walked to the post office to mail Heart Felt Play Store order #1050. I bought Eclipse stamps. It was hot and muggy on this August 21th […]
