Home & Classroom

Join Lindsay & Kate as they talk about how everyday items become toys that unlock children’s imaginations and encourage creative play.Mentioned during the show: Uncommongoods.com – creative and original itemsAdditional Resources:“It certainly doesn’t take a veteran play observer to realize that babies and toddlers tend to be most deeply engaged by toys that aren’t toys at all.” Unexpected Toy Find! By Janet LansburyFor a great list of alternatives to toys, visit Blessed Beyond Crazy’s post encouraging all of us to Stop Buying Toys---Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a lighthearted podcast about childhood. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.