by Natalie Monterastelli | Nov 26, 2014 | Blog, Bubble Hacks
Miss Dani’s DIY Recycled Turkeys are the perfect project this Thanksgiving! Materials: Cereal box circles Glue (glue stick or craft glue) Marker Scissors Popsicle Sticks, Plastic Knife, Straw or Wooden Skewer 1. I set out all of my cut circles and began...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Nov 18, 2014 | Blog, Bubble Hacks
Get the most out of your Bubbles Academy membership and other perks with Miss Natty’s Bubble Hacks for Winter! Time seems to speed up each day! While enjoying the challenges of running a business, holding on to my creative side and preparing to become a family...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Parenting, The Bright Move 2014
Baby sign language has become more and more popular in recent years. It is now a common practice used by many parents to teach their babies the ability to communicate before they can do so verbally, which can help to make fussy babies (and frustrated parents) much...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog, Sensory Art
Each and every day is an opportunity to CREATE! What is your resident artist, tinker or builder working on? Upload a photo of your child with his/her creation — whether it is a drawing, a pillow fort, a homemade meal or a blooming garden patch! Rules: Photo must be of...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog
Thursday, August 28 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. We’re opening our doors to our Ocean Room Art Studio for an afternoon of ultimate sensory and art exploration! For the budding age 1 artist to the masters at age 6, your family will enjoy an end-of-summer creative play party....
by Natalie Monterastelli | Jul 24, 2014 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, The Bright Move 2014
I sometimes felt silly singing songs and performing classroom activities with my daughter when she was baby, but now, as an early childhood music teacher, I realize that there is a method to the madness behind these exercises. These early activities not only help your...