Ever wish you could get more educational value from board games you already have on-hand? Here’s a quick and easy way to make CandyLand, a childhood classic from Hasbro, even more educational for your kids while sneaking in some sight word learning too! To give this game a fun and educational twist, I decided to […]
A Friendship Song for Kids
February 4, 2013 by
February is a wonderful time to focus on friendship, and this week we are going to give you several ideas! We’d like to start the fun by sharing a sweet bilingual friendship song for kids. Can’t see this video? You can watch it here. Angelique Felix believes in the magic of play. You can find out […]
Learning in an Instant: Balloon Bop
February 1, 2013 by
Give a kid a balloon and you’ll instantly cure any sign of boredom. Have you ever noticed that balloon play always leads to a game of balloon bop? You know, where you have to keep the balloon in the air by skillfully and energetically bopping it repeatedly? Just the process of this balloon bop play […]
TV Free Boredom Busters
January 30, 2013 by
“It rains 9 months of the year in Seattle.” Yes. It really does rain that much. Boredom is a guarantee each and every winter. Here in the Seattle area, it is pretty easy to settle into a movie marathon for a good 6 months. The best defense is a good arsenal of quick and easy […]
Around the Web: Snow and Ice
January 20, 2013 by
There are so many different ways to play and learn in winter, and the internet is full of ideas! This week we are sharing 10 links with fun ideas to inspire you. 1. Have some winter fun inside with these 10 Indoor Winter Fun Activities For Kids via Inner Child Fun 2. Learn through play […]
Simple Science- Ice Experiment
January 16, 2013 by
Do your kids love science? Even the simplest of experiments can be exciting activities of discovery and this ice experiment falls into that category. It’s very simple to put together, but also a lot of fun for kids to explore. Ice Experiment: Which added material (variable) will melt ice the fastest? What You’ll Need: Ice […]
12 Best Learning Activities from 2012!
January 13, 2013 by
The contributors here at Inner Child Learning have chosen some of their best learning activities from 2012 to share. We hope that you’ll browse around and get to know us all a little better, and we look forward to sharing lots more this year! Baby Massage as an Opportunity for Early Play and Learning Rainbow […]
Top 10 Educational Holiday Gifts
December 17, 2012 by
The list below contains what I believe to be the Top 10 Educational Holiday Gifts (and a few extras!) for children between the ages of 3-8. I do not consider myself a toy/game expert by any means, but when I choose toys/games for my children and others, I thoughtfully consider the following: Cost: I am […]
Autumn Leaves Song
September 26, 2012 by
It’s officially fall! And Angelique has a wonderful video to get you in the autumn spirit. This video shares a beautiful song about autumn leaves and would be a wonderful video to watch with your kids. Watch and sing along, and if you like this video, you can subscribe to Angelique’s YouTube channel for more […]
Learning to Clean with Messy Play
September 18, 2012 by
The opportunity to learn through play is there in many situations. It’s there, even when you might least expect it. This video from Angelique shows that even messy play can be a great learning opportunity. If you liked this video, please subscribe to Angelique’s YouTube Channel for more inspiring videos.
Around the Web: Inspiring Play Dough Ideas
September 16, 2012 by
Did you know that today is National Play Doh Day? Here are nine inspiring links to help you celebrate from around the web! Open a Play Dough Bakery via Inner Child Fun Sculpt Your Own Play Dough Snowmen via Childhood Beckons Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Play Dough via Childhood Beckons Build Your Own Play Dough Cars via […]
Daily Routines and Learning Life Skills
September 10, 2012 by
Fall is often a time for new routines and schedules as families say goodbye to carefree summer days and head back to school. Setting up a routine is a wonderful way to welcome in the season while allowing children to learn and practice valuable life skills. This video from Angelique shares a few daily activities […]
Welcome to Inner Child Learning!
September 8, 2012 by
Hi! I’m Joyce and I’m the founding editor here at Inner Child Learning! Here you’ll find simple and creative ways to encourage your child to learn through engaged play. I have invited a few fantastic bloggers and vloggers to contribute, and together we will share our favorite learning activities, as well as helpful links from around the web. […]
