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In our household, school hours often blend seamlessly into game time, and  GridBlock  has become a staple in our weekly (and often daily) rotation. Sourced from our latest Timberdoodle curriculum kit, this game has proven to be an addictive challenge for the whole family. The individual game pieces are exceptionally durable—a necessity when they are being handled by an enthusiastic five-year-old. While the board itself feels a bit less robust than the pieces it holds, it hasn't hindered our gameplay in the slightest. We did have a minor mishap where a piece went missing, but I was thoroughly impressed with Fat Brain Toy Co. ; their customer service was fantastic, and they are sending us a replacement free of charge. The game is designed for two to four players, and the objective is simple: be the first to place all your pieces on the grid. The catch lies in two elegant rules that force you to think several steps ahead: Every piece you place must touch another piece of the sam...

I am constantly on the hunt for engaging activities that strike a balance between fun and education. Single-player games are a particular "win" in our household; they allow our oldest to stay occupied and intellectually stimulated while I attend to "little sis" or tackle the ever-present housework.  O-bitz Solo  perfectly fits this niche. Housed in a charming, compact tin, the game includes 16 patterned cubes and a set of challenge cards, making it an ideal travel companion that tucks easily into any bag for on-the-go learning. The objective is deceptively simple: recreate the black-and-white patterns from the challenge cards using your colored cubes. However, the true test lies in the orientation of those cubes. For younger children, figuring out exactly which way to rotate the block so the pattern matches the card is a fantastic workout for spatial reasoning and fine motor skills. While the game is technically rated for ages eight and up, our five-year-old has don...

In our journey through the kindergarten year, I decided to integrate  Mathematical Reasoning A  into our daily rotation. While we also utilize Levels 1 and 2 for extra practice, Level A serves as a fantastic "confidence builder" for our daughter; since she has already mastered many of these foundational concepts, it allows her to feel successful while reinforcing her speed and accuracy. To preserve the book for our younger daughter and allow for repeated practice, I’ve removed the perforated pages and organized them into a two-inch binder using sheet protectors and dry-erase markers. The vibrant, high-energy colors of the Critical Thinking Co. layout make math feel less like a chore and more like a colorful adventure, which keeps our daughter genuinely excited to open her binder. The curriculum begins with the essentials—shapes, numbers, and colors—but quickly moves into more nuanced territory. I was particularly pleased to see dedicated lessons on odd and even numbers, as we...

In  a hurry for a gift? Can’t wait to have a piece made? Here are all the finished cross stitch pieces I have for sale.  5$ + shipping  10$ + shipping  15$ + shipping 

In a hurry for a gift? Can’t wait to have a piece made? Here are all the finished embroidery pieces I have for sale.  15$ + shipping  20$ + shipping 

 I have started a new craft. Embroidery! This is a craft using fabric, needle and thread. Unlike with cross stitch, embroidery has a bit of a 3D effect since the thread is raised up a bit. These are my first few attempts. If you’d like to inquire about already finished pieces or custom work you may email me at daisy.oneluckeywife@gmail.com