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February 3, 2023  |  In Uncategorized

Learning with Playdoh

Playdoh is a versatile, fun, and educational tool that can be used to help little ones explore and learn! It encourages creativity, develops fine motor skills, and helps children understand concepts like shape, color, and texture. Plus, it’s a great sensory activity that can help little ones explore and express their emotions. With a little […]

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January 4, 2023  |  In Uncategorized

When children play with blocks

One of the best toys for open-ended play and exploration, simple blocks provide many opportunities for children to learn through play.   Playing with blocks is an excellent way for children to explore early math and science concepts as well as learn the names of shapes. They naturally work through problems as they build and […]

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November 30, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Play Is Learning

This month in Playscape we are sharing many of the ways that children learn through play. As caregivers, we can support their play by allowing the time and safe spaces for them to follow their curiosity.  * Images & content created by South Playscape Facilitator Couloir Jensen   DRAWING, PAINTING, & COLORING When young children […]

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Parent Pantry Jan – Sept 2022
October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

South Parent Pantry Impact Jan – Sept 2022

By Tasha Miller During our second year of offering the Parent Pantry, we are so grateful for all of the ways that we have been able to come together with the community to support local families in getting some of the items they need to care for their young children. In the first 9 months […]

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Parent Pantry
October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Parent Pantry: All for you, from all of us!

By Tasha Miller Mother Mentors Parent Pantry is a volunteer run, completely FREE offering to our beloved Whidbey Island families. Started in response to rising need amongst families with young children in the midst of Covid lockdowns, we aim to give our shoppers a delightful, supportive experience while giving gently used children’s items a second life in […]

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picture book roundup
October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Curiosity Picture Book Round Up

By Tasha Miller 📚Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite picture books to inspire inquiry and celebrate curiosity! Come by Playscape and see a specially curate selection of books all about wonder and meet other families while we play & learn!   Press Here by Herve Tullet Harness the power of imagination and interactivity: […]

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Inquiry Questions Post
October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Modeling Inquiry for Children

By Tasha Miller Young children are our most naturally curious community members. They try to understand the world around them by exploring through their senses, seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and smelling. They love to take things apart and repeat the same experiment over and over to explore how and why things work. As caregivers, we […]

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October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Social Support is a Fundamental Need

By Tasha Miller Social support is a fundamental need for parents and caregivers as they are raising our littlest community members. At its core, social support is based upon a network of personal relationships in which people feel valued and cared for. The positive effects of feeling upheld and supported by a community builds mutual […]

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Matrescence
October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

Let’s Talk About Matrescence

Let’s talk about Matrescence by Tasha Miller While in our culture there is much focus and preparation dedicated to pregnancy and welcoming a new baby, there is often little support provided to women as they give birth to themselves – as a mother. Matrescense, a term coined by Dana Raphael, Ph.D. (1973), refers to the […]

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October 16, 2022  |  In Uncategorized

What the Japanese Art of Kintsugi Can Teach Us

 by Tasha Miller Prior to arriving here on Whidbey Island, I lived in Japan with my family. There I was introduced to Kintsugi (translated to “golden joinery”) – the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics using lacquer dusted with powdered gold. Instead of being hidden, the broken parts of the pottery are made visible, symbolizing […]

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Baby & Me meets today in Langley and Wednesday in Baby & Me meets today in Langley and Wednesday in Oak Harbor! 
Join us as provide a friendly, connective space for you to meet other parents and share your experience raising a little one. For parents with babies ages 0-16 months. 
Drop-ins welcome. Free of charge! 🤗💛
When: Tuesdays in South Whidbey & Wednesdays in Oak Harbor
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
North Location: 
📍Whidbey Presbyterian Church�1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor�(8th and Midway, enter on Midway)
📍South Location: 
South Whidbey Elementary Campus
5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
#oakharborwa #langleywa #whidbeyisland #northwhidbey #southwhidbey #islandcounty
We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces a We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones today at Playscape! Open from 9:30am -11am in Langley and Oak Harbor. 
It’s a free drop-in play & learn group for children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. We have locations in North & South Whidbey. 
🗓️ Open Tues, Wed, & Fridays @ 9:30 -11am in both locations. 
📍Locations:
Langley:  5476 Maxwelton Road, 
Oak Harbor: Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue  #whidbeyisland #oakharbor #oakharborwa #langleywa #northwhidbey #southwhidbeyisland
We’re so thrilled to be out here with the @oakha We’re so thrilled to be out here with the @oakharbor_chamber to say thank you at the Military Family Appreciate Picnic! Come say hello and see if you can beat us at Jenga!
South Parent Pantry will be open in Langley on tod South Parent Pantry will be open in Langley on today! Come grab cozy clothing and stock up on essential items like diapers and wipes. All items are free of charge and available for all families supporting children ages 0-5 years. 
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: TODAY Saturday, September 16
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location:  5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
Baby & Me begins this week! Our infant & parent Baby & Me begins this week! 
Our infant & parent group is returning this week in Langley and Oak Harbor. 
Join us as provide a friendly, connective space for you to meet other parents and share your experience raising a little one. For parents with babies ages 0-16 months. 
Drop-ins welcome. Free of charge! 🤗💛
When: Tuesdays in South Whidbey & Wednesdays in Oak Harbor
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
North Location: 
📍Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor
(8th and Midway, enter on Midway)
📍South Location:  
South Whidbey Elementary Campus
5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley
#oakharborwa #langleywa #whidbeyisland #northwhidbey #southwhidbey #islandcounty
Playscape returns this Tuesday, September 12! Jo Playscape returns this Tuesday, September 12! 
Join our free drop-in play & learn group for children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. We have locations in North & South Whidbey. 
🗓️ Open Tues, Wed, & Fridays @ 9:30 -11am in both locations. 
📍Locations:
Langley:  5476 Maxwelton Road, 
Oak Harbor: Whidbey Presbyterian Church
1148 SE 8th Avenue
We can’t wait to share our updated spaces with the wonderful young families of Whidbey Island! 
Please help us spread the word 💛
#whidbeyisland #langleywa #oakhardborwa
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