Do You Want to Build a Snowflake?
Try this 3D twist on the classic cut-out snowflake! Continue reading
Tag Archives: STEM
Gumdrop Engineering
Providing engaging and exploratory learning opportunities allow curious children to develop their creative and analytical skills. This simple building activity promotes creative thinking and innovative problem solving for children of various ages and interests. Using colorful gumdrop candies (or marshmallows) and … Continue reading
Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge
If you are over the age of five, you probably know how to play tic-tac-toe. If you are over the age of eight, chances are you’ve learned the tricks and may have already mastered it. If you are over the … Continue reading
Montessori-Inspired & Holiday-Themed Learning Trays
Montessori is a method of education that seeks to develop a child’s natural curiosity and interests. For young children, Learning Trays are one of the many tools that are used to encourage and promote this approach to a child-centered education. … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts That Inspire Innovation & Creativity – Part 4: Little Explorers & Scientists
As you begin your holiday shopping for your Little Explorers & Scientists this year, consider these gift suggestions that make learning fun while inspiring innovation and creativity! Exploring World Geography: An inviting and accessible atlas is a must-have reference book in every little … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts That Inspire Innovation & Creativity – Part 2: Fun with Mathematics
As you begin your holiday shopping for your Little Mathematicians this year, consider these gift suggestions that make learning fun while inspiring innovation and creativity! Fun with Mathematics: Pattern Play provides an engaging (and beautiful!) way to introduce young children to patterns and geometric concepts … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts That Inspire Innovation & Creativity – Part 1: Build & Tinker
As you begin your holiday shopping for your Little Builders and Tinkerers this year, consider these gift suggestions that make learning fun while inspiring innovation and creativity! For toddler through preschool age, a basic Wood Block Set is a must-have for any play space. This is an … Continue reading
Building Math Skills (and Interest) at Bedtime
I am always looking for books and projects that combine art, reading and math skills, so I was thrilled to discover this book series a few years ago that effortlessly combines bedtime stories with fun math challenges. You probably read … Continue reading
Storybooks to Introduce Architecture and Construction to Young Children
Books are a fantastic way to expose young children to new ideas and topics, and architecture certainly is no exception. The books shown below are a few of the favorites that I’ve used in the classroom and with my own children. … Continue reading
Introduction to Architectural Model Making: Plans + Elevations = 3D Model
Welcome to Design in Play! This “architecture” project seems like a great first post for using “design in play.” This was a favorite activity in my architecture lesson series for young students ranging from 6-8 years old. With a bit of … Continue reading
Design in Play 