… a place where words can run free Why: Learn to release pain, frustration, and other difficult emotions in a safe way. Releasing is step one for letting go. Understand and build restraint. Honor child’s words and feelings even if they’re unpolished. Guidelines: It’s ok to have strong feelings. Use your words. Play only with … Continue reading Game: Wild Kitty Zone > Yellow Light
Games & Creative Spaces
Game/Craft: Beading Tray
Provides ceaseless entertainment. Children of all ages find it. Often this is a great warm-up for a playdate and future creativity. Alliances get made; negotiations happen; comfort is established while all focus is on the tray. (It always surprised me how much mileage we got out of this accidental concept. One day I just put out … Continue reading Game/Craft: Beading Tray
Game: I-Go-Mama-Go Game
… for the very young, later evolved into The Copy Game (see below) Why: Designed to help build focus, autonomy and self-control. A game of art, architecture, concentration, empowerment, and fun. Guidelines: Even when your child is very young, the beauty of this game is it allows caregiver and child to play on an equal … Continue reading Game: I-Go-Mama-Go Game
Where I End & She Begins 