As, I am finishing up dramatic play pirate costumes, I am very hesitant about missing sales over the pirate hooks and peg legs we tend to associate with the pirate party themes. Why? Because the loss of limb is not fun. I never want children to get the wrong ideas about disabilities. Watch Us Grow […]
Most of us parents and camp nurses, like me, who have nit picked heads of hair will tell you bugs in the hair is no laughing matter. But there are times when we need put away our fine tooth combs a for a good laugh when we exclaim, “You have bugs in your hair!” Introducing: […]
Among my many interests and titles I am pleased to say that I was a crafter. I love imagining the end product then breaking down the steps to complete my creation. BUT, I hate 3 things about the process of crafting. I have adjusted to the fact that at mage I need glasses to thread […]
Kids love learning about Farm animals. For those who, like myself, who love to teach the 3 to 8 years olds know that the barnyard animals provide so much fun inspiration to share. Below is a list of links to images Heart Felt Play Store Collection for sale with the Farm Animal/ Barnyard Collection Now […]
Raise your hand if you know whether a chicken has lips or not! Now, that I have your attention, I will tell you why I asked that sily question. I’m working on Farm Activities posts and publishing fun things for dramatic play like dog and pig noses on No Non-cents Nanna’s Heart Felt Play Store Farm […]
I used to love preparing fun themes for pre-K learning experiences when I was an early childhood educator/ nurse in my younger years. View this short video how my grand daughter Sophie-Do-It plays with some of the farm animal theme stickers and more. Keep in mind that we grown-up people may encourage our children to […]
Tongue depressors used to make me gag! ( In the doctor’s office.) Then one day a brillant teacher discovered that tongue depressors can be used for fun: like scooping out school paste on paper. And now uses for a tongue depressor can be limitless. Colorful sticks like these are in some of my sensory play […]
No Non-cents Nanna’s Heart Felt Play Store has GROWn since Spring and ready announce exciting and new stocking stuffer ideas for the kids in August. Just in time to start collecting stocking stuffers and no-sugar Trick or Treats Heart Felt Play store’s on-line catalog that includes, pets; princesses; jungle animals and tropical island treasures kids […]
Plastic bugs or bug tattoos are never out of season for kids. Play bugs are fun learning tool. Add a bug sticker to a lunch box note. ***Snail mail a DIY Lady Bug bracelet kit, a set of stickers or temporary tattoos in the US mail addressed to your little sweet heart this year for […]
Birthday parties with dramatic play is an important part of childhood. Boys and girls love to pretend to be pirates who hunt for hidden treasure of gold and jewels. No Non-cents Nanna has hand made felt pirate hats in blue or pink and gathered the loot to save busy parents time and money to delight […]
In my last No Non-cents Nanna post Registered Character Gifts Versus Generic Toys I promised to continue with a list for kinds of toys pre-school children, aproximately ages 2 to 6 really need. Below is my very simple list based on decades of experience from working with early childhood developmental teams. Simple Supplies to Begin to Collect […]
‘Tis the season of gift giving when family and friends wonder what gifts will be most appreciated by a pre-Kindergarten child. The toys and clothes with the more expensive registered characters get the most advertising and most appealing packaging may cause us to be some what confused about what to buy a young child whose […]
Who wants to build a snowman inside where it’s warm? I’m curious about how many little kids are singing, “Do you Want to Build a Snowman” from Disney’s movie Fozen. I know, our family sings that song over and over whether or not I wear the snowman suit made of felt that won’t melt. With temperatures […]
Dinosuars names may be so hard to pronouce and spell, unless you are a kid. Children are inspired to when they play with dinosuar stuff like these dinosaur skeletons. This post shares a few simple games and finger plays PLUS Dinosaur DIg Pinterest boards which has the links to over 1,000 dinosaur ideas. Hot Lava […]
