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Building Confidence and Creativity Through Outdoor Play
As parents, we’re always keeping tabs on our kids’ developmental milestones and looking for ways to support their growth. From snuggling up with a stack of library books to trips to the children’s museum, there are a ton of ways to support our little ones as they learn and grow. But one activity that stands out from the rest is outdoor play. Time in the outdoors not only provides new and exciting ways to play but also offers valuable opportunities for building confidence and fostering creativity. In this post, we’re diving into the benefits of outdoor play for our kids’ self-confidence and creativity and providing tips for maximizing your family’s outdoor playtime! Benefits of Outdoor Play for Confidence Open-ended, child-led outdoor play provides endless opportunities for children to boost their confidence levels. Why? Outdoor environments are never quite as predictable as indoor play spaces. From dealing with the weather to climbing trees, when kids play outside, they encounter new challenges and learn to overcome them. Whether it's finishing a hike, discovering a new-to-them plant or insect, or learning to ride a bike, each achievement builds their sense of confidence. Specifically, here are a few of the key ways outdoor play helps our kiddos feel competent and confident: Physical Competence Outdoor play is critical for helping kids develop gross motor skills, strength, and coordination. As our littles master activities like running and jumping, they gain confidence in their physical abilities and become more willing to try new things… like climbing, hanging, and somersaulting. While babies and toddlers can get plenty of gross motor practice indoors as they learn to walk or try to get on the couch, the older kids get, the more they need outdoor spaces that let them move in a variety of ways. From wide open spaces that are perfect for sprinting to trees and playsets that are great for climbing, there truly is no replacement for the great outdoors when it comes to supporting your child’s physical development. Risk Assessment By now, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of risky play. And if you’re like most of us, you likely fall into one of two camps: you’re all in on risk-taking play…orrrr you shudder at the thought. If you’re in the latter camp, don’t worry. Letting your kids take risks doesn’t mean you leave them unsupervised or let them take inappropriate risks that could result in major injuries. Instead, it’s all about giving them the chance to assess situations and discover their own limits. Outdoor play is one of the best ways we can offer these opportunities. When children engage in activities such as climbing or balancing, they learn to evaluate their abilities and make decisions based on their own judgment. This process enhances their problem-solving skills and self-confidence, and because they’re more aware of their own limits, they’re more likely to self-regulate and make safe choices as they gain more independence. Independence Speaking of independence…outdoor play is great for helping your child become a little more self-sufficient. As they venture into nature (with you nearby, of course) or engage in group play at the park, they learn to rely on themselves, make decisions, and solve problems independently. These experiences contribute to their sense of autonomy and confidence in their decision-making abilities. Nurturing Creativity Through Outdoor Play From enchanted forests to dragon lairs hidden deep in the mountains, our favorite fairy tales are nearly always set, at least in part, in nature. And there’s good reason for that! After all, it’s easier to believe in magic when we’re staring at the sun setting over the ocean or watching the fireflies light up the forest at dusk, right? Without getting too sentimental here, we do want to drive home the point that nature helps grow our kids’ sense of beauty and wonder… and in the process inspires their creativity. Plus, the open-ended nature of outdoor environments provides endless possibilities for imaginative play and creative exploration. Here's how outdoor play stimulates creativity: Natural Inspiration The beauty of nature serves as an abundant source of inspiration for children (and adults too!) From observing plants and animals to discovering different textures and colors, the outdoor environment sparks their curiosity and encourages imaginative thinking. And don’t feel like you need to live in a National Geographic-worthy location to help your kids appreciate nature. Mountains and canyons are awesome, but to your kids, the dandelions and beetles in your own backyard are pretty cool too. Role-Playing and Pretend Play Remember what we said about fairytales? Chances are your kiddo already loves to engage in pretend play. Outdoor settings can help foster that creativity even more, inspiring new ways to role-play and pretend. Sensory Stimulation If making DIY sensory bins isn’t your thing, don’t worry – you can provide just as much sensory play simply by taking your kids outside! They can feel the wind, smell the fragrance of flowers, hear the chirping of birds, and touch various natural elements. This sensory stimulation enhances their cognitive development, their natural curiosity, and their imagination. Tips for Maximizing Outdoor Play Experiences While having the right outdoor play equipment is important, it's equally crucial to maximize the overall outdoor play experience. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your child's outdoor playtime: Set Aside Regular Outdoor Play Time Try to establish a routine that includes dedicated outdoor playtime. We know – easier said than done. But by making it a regular part of your kiddo’s schedule, you’ll ensure they get the outdoor time they need to play, expend energy, and explore. Take a look at your schedule and see if there’s room to cut back on screen time or even clubs and classes if your child is enrolled in several organized activities. And remember that something is always better than nothing – even 15-20 minutes in the backyard benefits your child! Encourage Unstructured Play Structured play, like organized sports or camps, has its place, but unstructured, child-led play is what really helps kids grow in independence and confidence. This type of play encourages them to follow their own interests, be creative, and develop problem-solving skills independently. So take a trip to the park and let your child make new friends, or try to find local playgroups that meet up specifically for child-led play. Explore Natural Environments Venture beyond the playground, and look up some local state or city parks, forests, nature trails, or beaches to explore the wonders of nature. These settings can be a nice change of pace from your usual park spots and may help your child discover new interests! Join in the Fun If you really want to include more outdoor play in your routine, it needs to be fun for you too! Join in and play chase, go for a bike ride, or have a picnic together. Your involvement not only strengthens your bond with your child but also encourages them to explore new activities with confidence. Embrace Messy Play Outdoor play often involves getting a little messy, and that's perfectly fine! Encourage activities like splashing in puddles, digging in the dirt, or playing with sand. These experiences provide sensory stimulation and allow children to explore their world freely. Make Your Yard Play-friendly Getting out the door with kids can be tough, so having outdoor play opportunities at home is super helpful for the days when an outing just isn’t going to happen. Try to include a few different play opportunities in your own backyard. Smaller outdoor toys like balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, and bug-catching kits are all great for encouraging active play and exploration. But if you’re hoping to truly transform your yard into an inviting, exciting playable paradise, you’ll want to add some larger, permanent structures like mud kitchens, sandboxes, swing sets, and playhouses. At KidKraft, we specialize in high-quality wooden outdoor toys that help your kids want to spend more time outside and encourage different types of play from active play to sensory play to imaginative play. Outdoor play is a powerful tool for fostering our children’s development. By providing opportunities for outdoor play, you help spark your kiddos’ sense of wonder and curiosity, help them learn through rich experiences, and help their confidence and creativity flourish! Start creating your backyard play space today, and shop KidKraft’s line of outdoor playsets, sandboxes, climbers, and more!
How Long Do Outdoor Playsets Last
Before you invest in a playset, make sure you’re getting your money’s worth with a playset that lasts! It’s probably no surprise that we think quality wooden swingsets and playsets are the way to go. They outlast metal playsets and are significantly less expensive than vinyl playsets, making them the perfect combination of durability and affordability. Here’s what you can expect when you choose a KidKraft playset: How Long Do Wooden Playsets Last When Properly Maintained? When wooden outdoor playsets are made with quality lumber and are properly cared for, they have a very long life span – usually long enough to see your kids through all their playing years. From our tiniest toddler outdoor playsets to our largest, deluxe models, we’re proud to say that every KidKraft playset is made with premium cedar. This naturally rot-resistant wood can stand up to the elements for years without the need for dangerous chemicals that are sometimes used to pressure treat cheaper, less durable types of wood. We’re so confident in our materials that we offer a five year warranty for the structural integrity of our lumber against factors like rot and insect damage. With proper care, we expect our playsets to last even longer. All playset accessories such as slides and swings are covered under a one year warranty, though we would expect them to remain in great condition far longer than this. How to Maintain Wooden Playsets to Increase their Lifespan Ensure proper installation Making sure that your playset is properly installed is important not only for your kids’ safety but for the lifespan of the playset itself. Installing the playset on an uneven surface could lead to uneven weight distribution, stressing certain parts of the wood more than others. Follow our quick tips to make proper installation a breeze. Also, be sure to choose an installation area that doesn’t collect standing water during rain as this could make the base of your playset more prone to rot. Apply a yearly water-repellent stain This simple maintenance step is the best way to extend the life of your playset.. By applying a coat of water-repellant or stain once per year, you’ll protect the integrity of the wood from rot and water damage and keep it looking like new. If possible, remove plastic pieces during freezing temperatures All accessories and plastic pieces on KidKraft playsets are extremely durable, but like all plastics, they can become more brittle due to freezing temperatures. Now, a few freezing days or even weeks won’t ruin the structural integrity of your slides and swings – not by a long shot. But overtime, prolonged freezing temperatures can shorten the lifespan of those plastic pieces. Whenever possible, we recommend removing and storing plastic pieces during freezing temperatures to prolong their life, especially if you live in a cold climate with weeks or months of freezing temperatures. Overall, the exact lifespan of wooden playsets can vary according to quality of materials, climate, and maintenance habits. At KidKraft, we stand by our products with a five year warranty, and with proper care, we expect our quality cedar playsets to last two to three times longer depending on your climate. Shop our full line of wooden outdoor playsets, and be sure to check out our Comprehensive Swing Set Care Checklist to make sure yours lasts for years (and years and years) to come!
Kids Bookshelf Styling Tips
Having both function and style in kids’ rooms is possible – even on the bookshelf they use and rearrange everyday. Here are our favorite tips for styling kids’ bookshelves in a way that’s kid-friendly and maintainable! Books & Bookends A few favorite kids’ books are a given, right? Shelves tend to look best when there’s a little open space, so don’t fill the entire things with books. Instead, use a kid-friendly bookend (maybe even a heavy wooden toy) to hold them in place. Baskets & Boxes Baskets and storage cubes can add a stylistic touch to the shelves and keep clutter out-of-sight. Try wicker or canvas storage cubes for the added textural elements! Don’t Overcrowd This tip is pretty basic, but it makes a huge difference in keeping your shelves looking cute. Rotating toys and books instead of keeping them all out at once can help avoid the overcrowding, keeping the bookshelf neat and helping kids focus on one activity at a time. Stuffed Animals & Classic Toys While a ceramic vase or glass picture frame might be the perfect finishing touch, they’re definitely not kid-friendly items, especially if you’re hoping for the kids to use the shelf for toys and books. Instead, put a few of their cutest toys ons display to provide those finishing touches, and keep less aesthetic toys hidden in bins and baskets when they’re not being played with. Add a Plant or Two Hear us out. We get that plants potentially mean broken pottery and dirt on the floor, but older kids will enjoy the responsibility of watering their own plant everyday, and they can really brighten up the shelf. Go for hardy plants like the Chinese evergreen or devil’s ivy. They both handle under/over watering well. If your vision includes perfectly styled shelves with breakable knick-knacks, some out-of-reach wall shelves are your best bet. Use them to capture the vibe you want, and then utilize floor shelves for the practical day-to-day. While you can definitely add some style to your lower shelves, you can be sure they’ll get “re-styled” everyday by your kids – as they should be! Match the Bookshelf to Your Kid’s Room Seems simple, but it’s easier said than done. Finding quality, cute, kid-sized shelves that match the finishes and colors of your kiddos’ rooms or playrooms can be tough. But we’re willing to bet you can find the perfect one with KidKraft. We’ve got kid-friendly shelves that come in white, natural wood, and dark wood finishes as well as bright, kid-favorite colors. We also offer a variety of sizes and styles, from large shelves with storage bins, to classic bookcases, to cube shelves that double as cozy reading nooks. Browse all of our bookcases and shelves to find the perfect fit and get to styling it your way!
5 Activities That Help Communication Skills for Kids
Communication milestones are some of the most fun – first words, first sentences, and all the adorably silly ways toddlers describe things. Fortunately, we don’t have to get fancy to encourage communication skills in our kids – one of the best things we can do is to talk with them as much as possible, using correct language and rich vocabulary. But adding in a few communication-building activities can be a fun way to challenge kids’ language skills and expose them to a wider range of vocabulary. Here’s a few simple activities to help your kids become confident, well-spoken communicators. Reading We know – this one is probably so obvious we could just skip it, but reading with your kids truly is one of the best things you can do to help them develop language and communication skills. Books not only help them develop a large vocabulary – kids will also intuitively pick up on sentence structure and grammatical rules, especially as you read some of the same books over and over. Even story books without words can be amazing for kids’ language development. (Think books with evocative pictures like Jerry Pinkney’s The Lion and the Mouse.) These books empower kids to decipher what’s happening in the pictures, make inferences about characters’ emotions, and narrate their own version of the story. Simon Says This classic kids’ game is great for developing skills in listening closely and following instructions, both of which are critical in the school years. And it can still be fun even if it’s just you and the kids. Take turns being Simon each time someone messes up – they’ll love the chance to give instructions too! Emotion Charades Non-verbal communication is important too – especially since recognizing non-verbal cues in others is tough for many kids. To practice, you can play a game of “Emotion Charades” where you take turns acting out different emotions (excited, bored, annoyed, angry, etc.). You can add an extra layer to the game by asking kids when they’ve seen someone display that emotion in real life, why they felt that way, and how your child reacted. Mystery Bag Have kids reach into an opaque bag filled with random objects and try to describe and guess what they feel without looking. Model it yourself a few times, making sure to get really precise as you describe the shape and feel of each object and what you think it is. Kids not only get a chance to flex their inductive reasoning muscles, they’ll also feel encouraged to use rich, descriptive language. Family Show and Tell No, you don’t need to have your kid do a presentation in front of all their friends, but casual mini-versions of show-and-tell in your own home can help your kids gain confidence as a speaker. Anytime they seem extra interested in a toy, activity, or show, simply ask them to tell you about it. You can ask them a mix of real and imagination-based questions like describing how a toy looks, where they got it, what it likes to do, where it sleeps, what it eats, etc. They’ll grow their imaginations and their speaking skills as they come up with answers. And if they seem to get shy in response to your questions instead of enjoying answering them? No worries. You can simply move on to something else – the last thing you want to do is make them feel pressure to perform. Instead, just look for natural opportunities to talk with your kids about things they enjoy. Remember, it’s not about racing to get to the first word or having the kindergartner with the most impressive vocabulary. Just try to help your child know that you truly enjoy communicating with them, whether that’s in a game like the ones above or in your day-to-day life. Kids who feel heard and respected (at any stage of communication) are more likely to feel confident and prepared as they communicate with peers, teachers, and other adults throughout their life.
Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers
12 Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers Stuck in an arts and crafts rut with your preschooler? Add a little excitement back to craft time with these creative art ideas for preschoolers! 1. Make Your Own Paint Making your own paint is surprisingly easy and just might be the fun your preschooler needs to get interested in their art table again! We like this simple recipe for homemade paint with flour. 2. DIY Puzzles Once your preschooler has finished a drawing or painting, extend the fun by asking them if they want to turn it into a puzzle! Let them draw lines throughout the picture and then use safety scissors to cut it into pieces. Then, they can mix it up and work on solving their brand new puzzle! 3. Rain Splatter Painting This creative painting idea doubles as a way to make the most of rainy days! Let your child drop food coloring onto a large piece of thick paper placed on a baking sheet. Take it outside when it’s raining ( a light drizzle or sprinkle works best) and let the rain mix the colors together! The result will always be unique. 4. Art with Natural Materials Your backyard just might have plenty of creative art opportunities! Let your child use garden tools and stones to make their very own “zen garden” in the sandbox. Gather flowers (and yes, weeds count!) to glue to a drawing. Find and paint pinecones. Or if you’re up for a little mess, let your child create a muddy mixture to “paint” with (outside of course!) 5. Kids Camera Let your kids explore a whole new artistic medium: photography! There are plenty of affordable cameras created just for kids (or you can let them use your phone if you’re brave). If they need some inspiration, provide a scavenger-hunt-style list of objects to photograph. 6. Copy a Famous Painting Whether it’s something as classic as Starry Night, or as funky as Andy Warhol’s Soup Cans, most kids will love the chance to recreate something from a “real” artist. Show them a few pieces, let them choose, and provide the colors and materials they’ll need to give it their best shot! (If you have a little perfectionist, remind them that it’s just for fun, and it does NOT need to look exactly like the original to be a success!) 7. Respond to a Piece of Art Instead of copying a piece of art, your child can create something in response to a book, song, or piece of visual art. Maybe they imagine the homes of their favorite characters in a book or make a painting that reminds them of a song. There are no rules! 8. Create a Mosaic You can use anything from pieces of construction paper to extra buttons and coins, to large sequins, Just hand your preschooler a glue stick (or help them with a hot glue gun if needed) and let them get to work! 9. Use Found Items If your preschooler always seems to find random objects on the ground, this project gives them an excuse to collect their little treasures! Let your kids start a “found items” box, and when they have enough, they can use the pieces to create a sculpture or glue onto a picture. For example, they can glue on buttons to create a bunch of balloons, decorate a bird sculpture with real feathers they’ve found, or just combine their pieces into fun, abstract art. 10. Sculpt with Modeling Clay If your child loved (or still loves!) play dough as a toddler, they’re sure to love the slightly more “big kid” challenge of making modeling clay sculptures. If they need some inspiration, we love these original modeling clay ideas. 11. Faux Stain Glass For this project, you’ll need a solution of dish soap, paintbrushes, and different colored cellophane. You or your child can cut the cellophane into any shapes you want to create your stained glass art. You can go for a random mosaic of shapes, or something more intricate. Then, let them paint the dish solution on the window and stick the cellophane to it. It should stick well but come peel right off when you’re ready to clean up! 12. Color Mixing Bottles Fill some used plastic water bottles with water and food coloring in the primary colors (red, yellow, blue). Then, use a funnel to let them combine colors into other empty water bottles, replace the cap, and shake them up. It’s a great way to teach them about color mixing, and they’ll love learning the different combinations they can use to create their favorite colors!
Unleash Their Inner Fun: Top Toys That Older Kids Will Love
Toys for 7 Year Olds Is it just us or does buying toys for older kids seem way harder than shopping for toddler and preschoolers? They still love pretending, playing outside, and other “kid” things…but also want to be seen as older and more mature. But don’t resort to screen-based gifts just yet! Kids in this range still benefit from toys that promote pretend play, creativity, and physical activity. These are a few of our fav toys for older kids thanks to their perfect blend of little-kid-fun and big-kid-cool. Best Toys for 7 + Year Olds Best Outdoor Toy: Cozy Escape Playhouse Older kids still love having their own “secret” hideaways, but they may be getting a little too tall for smaller playhouses. The Cozy Escape Playhouse is the perfect solution. It’s big enough for a seven year old plus a few friends with room to grow for the next couple of years. The modern design gives it a cool vibe that’s perfect if your child feels a little too old for a cutesy, “kiddish” theme. Best Arts & Crafts Toy: Art Table with Drying Rack & Storage Older kids tend to be more focused and ambitious with their art projects, so they’ll appreciate a dedicated space that lets them create and feel like a real artist. This Kids Art Table with Drying Rack & Storage gives them room to get creative with more advanced (i.e. messy!) materials…without getting that mess all over your kitchen table. They’ll have room to store paint and other art supplies, a roll of paper to create masterpiece after masterpiece, and a built-in drying rack. It’s also a great place to tackle tricky homework problems! Best Building Toy: Clever Creator Activity Table Older kids love challenging Lego sets, and the Clever Creator Activity Table gives them the perfect place to build, protect, display, and store their creations. They can stand the table up to work sitting or kneeling or collapse the legs to work laying on their stomachs. Either way, their creations will be sturdy and secure on the building surface. And if they want a change of scenery, they can easily transport it from room to room. Best Backyard Toy for Older Kids: All-in-One Sports Adventure Want to turn your backyard into an all-out sports arena? Well, maybe it’s not high on your list of to-dos, but we bet your older kid would be all for it! Fortunately, you don’t have to take up a ton of space to help your child play and practice multiple sports from their own backyard. The All-in-One Sports Adventure set combines the kid-favorite features of a traditional playset (like slides, climbing ladders, and play decks) with exciting ways to practice skills for soccer, basketball, football, golf, and baseball. It includes all the balls, nets, goals, bats, and clubs you’ll need plus a basket for storage. Set it up, and it’s official – your backyard is the “cool backyard” to all your kids’ playdate pals. Best Toy for 7+ Year Old Girls: Zoey Dollhouse Older girls still love dollhouses, but they often want something a little less bright-and-sparkly and a little more “grown-up”. The Hazel Dollhouse fits the bill with its trendy, chic style, and at just over 4 feet tall, it’s the perfect big dollhouse for big kids! For another style, try the So Stylish Mansion Dollhouse in Boho Naturals. The natural wood and open-frame design make it another great choice for older girls who want a dollhouse that looks modern and cool.
7 Sandbox Ideas
DIY Sandbox Ideas Sandboxes are a summer play staple, perfect for letting kids get creative and a little messy outdoors! Get the most out of yours this summer with these easy backyard sandbox ideas! Fossil Dig First, have the kids create their own “fossils” indoors. Use a few small, plastic animal toys to create imprints in modeling clay. Let the clay dry completely; then, bury their fossils in the sandbox. Provide your little paleontologists with some small shovels and sieves for their search. They’ll also love dusting off their finds with paint brushes! Sandbox Volcano Take the classic baking soda volcano outside for even more fun. Give the kids some water and have them construct a volcano shape in the sandbox – be sure to leave a hole on top and some space in the middle. Then, pour in the baking soda followed by colored vinegar to create a volcano explosion! Ice Fun Ice cubes in the sand box – simple yet surprisingly entertaining! Kids will love seeing how the sand sticks to the ice and watching the ice slowly melt as they play! Colorful Sand It’s easy to DIY your own colorful sand! You’ll just need some food dye, water, and gallon zipper bags. Mix a few drops of food coloring with two cups of water in the bag. Then, add sand and shake! Once the sand has absorbed the colored water, you can let it dry in the sun, or just add it back into the sandbox wet and starte playing! White play sand takes dye the easiest, but if your sand is darker, no worries! Try this epsom salt-based colored “sand” recipe from Growing a Jeweled Rose. Sand Letters Finger drawing letters in a medium like sand or shaving cream is a classic preschool activity! It’s much easier for toddlers and young preschoolers to start “writing” with their fingers since they still lack the fine motor skills to control a pencil well enough to write. By practicing writing in the sand, they can still build familiarity with the shape and significance of letters, giving them an edge when they are ready to write for real! Simply provide some print outs of letters for them to trace or copy as they play in the sandbox. Older kids can practice spelling short words! Construction Site Sandbox If your little one has some construction toys, put them to use scooping and pouring real sand! Let them find some pebbles, rocks, sticks, and other “rubble” to remove from the construction site with their toys. (P.S. Our Adventure Tracks: Dino World set comes with construction- themed dinosaurs!) Sensory Sand Box Sandboxes are already a great form of sensory play, especially when you add extra tools that let kids dig, sieve, scoop, pour, and build! Increase the fun by adding some of your go-to sensory bin fillers for the kids to search for in the sand. Just be sure to choose objects that won’t spoil or mold if they get left in the sandbox. Still looking for the perfect sandbox for your backyard? KidKraft’s wooden sandboxes are cute, sturdy, and big enough for some major digging adventures!
How To Create a Kid Friendly Study Desk
School’s in full swing, and if you’ve had trouble finding a homework routine that works, a kid’s study space just might be the ticket to helping your little one focus and get that homework done! Check out our tips for creating a study space your kid actually loves to spend time in! Get a Kid-Sized Desk Kids’ desks are more than just cute – they’re ergonomically correct for little bodies. After all, sitting with dangling feet or stretching to reach the tabletop aren't comfy for long, so ideally, your kid’s study desk will be just their size. And if you hate the idea of a plastic eyesore, no worries – all our KidKraft desks come in classic wooden finishes like espresso, ash, natural, and white. Add a Bluetooth Speaker Like adults, some kids work best when they’ve got a little soothing background noise. But to keep distractions to a minimum, keep the tablet and laptop out of reach (unless of course they need it for school work) and play beats playlist through a bluetooth speaker. Decorate It! Leave this part up to your little student – adding a few personal touches can help give them a sense of ownership over the space and enjoy being in it. Built-in corkboards and whiteboards are perfect for adding their own artwork. A few stickers, picture frames, and small toys are great finishing touches. Get Some Desk Organizers An organized desk is a happy desk – especially when it comes to easily distracted kids! But you shouldn’t need much – add a pencil cup and a tray for their folders and spirals, and you’re all set! All KidKraft desks come with built-in organizers plus drawers to hold extra school supplies or their backpack. Light It Up If the lighting isn’t great around the desk, be sure to add a small desk lamp or a floor lamp nearby. It really does go a long way in preventing eye strain. Have Flexible Seating Options In addition to the chair that comes with your desk set, it’s a good idea to have a few flex seating options nearby as well – i.e. seating options that allows kids to change positions and wiggle a bit as they study. A small yoga ball is one of the most loved and most affordable options. They’ll get to bounce and roll slightly as they read and work, which believe it or not can actually help them focus more!
