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Tag: Fairy Tales

Active Princess Playdate Ideas

Heroic Princess Playdate ideas

January 3, 2014October 4, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

The word “princess” conjures up ideas of the magical, the special, and of infinite possibilities. Unfortunately, popular culture seems to trying to squeeze princesses into a tiny little narrow definition of what the word means. But our bold, brave, strong, intelligent little girls are having NONE of it- and good for them.

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Dragon Playdate and Story Time Ideas

December 27, 2013January 27, 2015 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Daring princesses! Handsome knights! Fearsome (or just really misunderstood) dragons! Effective play encourages engagement and problem solving- and what could be more engaging than a quest?

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Little Red Riding Hood Playdate (or story time!)

November 26, 2013November 21, 2013 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

I really don’t feel like you can go wrong with the classics. One of the ways we learn to interpret literature is by understanding references to “canonical texts.” If you’re …

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Jack and the beanstalk lesson resources Joy Makin Mamas

Jack and the Beanstalk (plus lesson resources)

May 4, 2013November 7, 2017 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Jack and the Beanstalk simply couldn’t be a more perfect foil for hands on storytelling. First of all, Good Ol’ Jack doesn’t listen to his mother and mass chaos ensues. …

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Crafting a Toddler Story Time

September 22, 2012October 4, 2017 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

If you have a toddler, you know that they are amazing. They are great at so many things- making people smile, finding trouble, mastering new words, making friends, giving hugs… …

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