I would love to have a light table in our house, but we have absolutely nowhere to put another large kid item. So last spring, I came up with our own super easy version of a DIY mini light box with what I had on hand. When I say mini, I mean mini. The playing surface is only four-by-seven ...
Fall Spice Railroad — Fall Invitations to Play
Today I invited the Little Engineer to build a railroad with fall spices -- a wonderful way to engage the senses and imagination in a seasonal way! This is our fourth activity in the Fall Invitations to Play series. Working with My Nearest and Dearest, Twodaloo, Fantastic Fun and Learning, ...
Sticker Train Craft for Kids
Ever since the Little Engineer was a toddler, I've been obsessed with collecting different sizes, shapes, and colors of color coding stickers to use for art and craft projects. Not just for him -- I enjoy making pictures with them, too! I love how being limited to a few simple shapes brings out ...
Portable Small World: Pretend Model Train Set
Safari Ltd. generously provided us with a Train Toob to try out. No positive review was required and all my opinions and observations are, as always, my own. When Safari Ltd. offered to send us a Train Toob, the Little Engineer was so excited I knew I had to do something special with it. I had ...
Waterproof Play Pictures: Flower Train
When I made these laminated train pieces, I wasn't planning to incorporate them in water play. But now that we've happened upon that use for them, I can't wait to make more! These waterproof play pictures are great for both bath time and all kinds of water or messy play. Next time, though, I'm ...
Hi, I'm Jessica! While playing trains for the last several years, my Little Engineer and I have had a lot of fun and learned so much together. I'm excited to share our discoveries with other people who have kids who love trains in their lives.