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Rainy Day Play: Gum Drop Engineers

February 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

With cold days persisting and school breaks coming up, I thought now would be the perfect time to share one of my all-time favorite indoor play ideas... Have you noticed the big emphasis on both creativity and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills for kids lately?  At first glance these two things may seem to be in opposition, but in reality creative thinking and innovation are necessities to scientific and technological advancement. So how do we foster these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: gum drop engineering marshmallow engineering, indoor play, preschool play, rainy day play, rainy day play ideas, toddler play

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Off Their Screens and Playing Outside

June 27 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Despite living in rain city USA, I believe strongly in getting the kids outside as much as possible (also, the summers in Seattle are gorgeous). So today I've asked Lea to stop by with her top 5 tips for getting your kids away from a screen and outside to play. (And added a few photos of my family because I just couldn't resist.) Playtime is serious business. Just ask the American Council on Pediatrics. In their concerns about the effect of media on young minds, they encourage pediatricians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoor Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: getting kids to play outside, outdoor play ideas, outside play, parenting styles, rainy day play, screen time, toddler play

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