These DIY wooden blocks were an "all hands in" activity. An adult cut the wood, my big kids sanded, my little kids painted, and now all the really small kids at day care get to enjoy them every day.

Play is how young children make sense of the world. Whether with dolls, blocks, trains, or playdough, children use play to ...

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