The Stupid Fish

Sad child who does not get to play. Play-deprivation has lasting effects.

What happens when a child is play-deprived in e...

First, what is play? The Oxford Languages defines play as:  "engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose." Now, just to be clear, we are...

What happens when a child is play-deprived in e...

First, what is play? The Oxford Languages defines play as:  "engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose." Now, just to be clear, we are...

Should I Lead or Support My Child's Play?

Should I Lead or Support My Child's Play?

Leading play sounds like something that is good and that we should be doing as child care providers, teachers, parents, and guardians, but when we dive further into it, you...

Should I Lead or Support My Child's Play?

Leading play sounds like something that is good and that we should be doing as child care providers, teachers, parents, and guardians, but when we dive further into it, you...

The #1 Thing To Stop Worrying About With Your Preschooler

The #1 Thing To Stop Worrying About With Your P...

Are you a worried parent? You are not alone! Parents have so many things to worry about. I think the list can look something like this: is my child developing appropriately,...

The #1 Thing To Stop Worrying About With Your P...

Are you a worried parent? You are not alone! Parents have so many things to worry about. I think the list can look something like this: is my child developing appropriately,...

3 simple ways to raise confident kids

3 Simple Ways to Inspire Confidence In Your Child

Raising Confident Kids! This can be a touchy subject for some. Is it for you? It is something that maybe we don't think about on a conscious level, but is something...

3 Simple Ways to Inspire Confidence In Your Child

Raising Confident Kids! This can be a touchy subject for some. Is it for you? It is something that maybe we don't think about on a conscious level, but is something...

Rainbow Counting Bears for color sorting and math practice

The Stupid Fish Toy Shoppe: A Heartfelt Story o...

        Hi, my name is Bonnie. My handsome husband and I have been married for 23+ years and we have 4 wonderful kids. We have homeschooled our kids...

The Stupid Fish Toy Shoppe: A Heartfelt Story o...

        Hi, my name is Bonnie. My handsome husband and I have been married for 23+ years and we have 4 wonderful kids. We have homeschooled our kids...

The Four Learning Styles You Should Know and Why

The Four Learning Styles You Should Know and Why

Four learning styles you should know and why! Are you curious to know what makes your child excited to learn? Are you inquisitive about what style of learning helps your...

The Four Learning Styles You Should Know and Why

Four learning styles you should know and why! Are you curious to know what makes your child excited to learn? Are you inquisitive about what style of learning helps your...