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@creativecuriosityy

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mom of 3 👩🏻‍🏫 former k teacher
🎨 simple activities & play
🌱 “extra” but make it realistic
✨ tiktok (80k) & fb (140k)
📧 [email protected]

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Grandpa Gopala Says…
The Smallest Person in the Room May Have the Biggest Idea.

Never confuse size with importance.

Some of the tallest trees began as tiny seeds.

Some of history’s greatest discoveries began with a child asking,

“But… why?”

Children haven’t yet learned all the reasons why something can’t be done.

And sometimes that is their greatest superpower.

They see possibilities where adults see obstacles.

They ask questions we’ve stopped asking.

They imagine solutions we’ve stopped imagining.

If we always do the talking…

We’ll never hear what they have to say.

So make room.

At the dinner table.

In the classroom.

In the playground.

In family decisions.

Ask children what they think.

Really listen to the answer.

You don’t have to agree with every idea.

But every child deserves to know their voice matters.

Because confidence doesn’t grow from always being right.

It grows from being respected enough to be heard.

The next brilliant invention…

The next great story…

The next way to help our planet…

The next act of kindness that changes someone’s life…

May already be sitting quietly with little feet dangling above the floor.

So don’t overlook the smallest person in the room.

They just might have the biggest idea.

#GrandpaGopalaSays #RainbowKidsYoga #KidsYoga #ListenToChildren #Curiosity FutureMakers

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My reading habits are voracious when it comes to children’s literature… otherwise they’re severely lacking. 😂📚

Anyone have a favorite book I should add to my summer reading list?

Shoutout to @creativecuriosityy for the idea 🙌🙌

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I always love helping the kids create a memorable gift for Father’s Day 🥰

Thanks to @creativecuriosityy for the inspiration!

Also thanks to @homedepot and @walmart for the supplies!

#fathersday #fathersdaygift #lifewithtoddlers #diygift #sahmlife

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The sweetest Father’s Day keepsake idea from @creativecuriosityy 😍 as soon as I saw hers I knew we had to make some! 👏🏼🫶🏻

$2 at @homedepot turns into the best gift with a little paint and creativity! My oldest doesn’t want to do handprints anymore (😭🥹) so he created his own. Love how they came out and can’t wait to gift them (and unblock my husband 🤣)

#fathersdaygiftideas #keepsake #handprintcrafts #diysteppingstones #toddleractivities

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To infinity and beyond — one rubber band at a time. This fun craft isn’t just launching rockets, it’s launching futures as mini engineers crafted rockets and learned about thrust and how rockets work. No NASA budget required all you need are paper cups, rubber bands, and markers. #stemkids #kidscience #crafty #craft #rocket

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This is our third year with this activity and every year, we fall in love with it all over!

It has been so amazing watching G grow in her understanding and seeing her excitement! This year we also added in the competition component and now race each other to see who can complete their pattern first.

So thankful to @creativecuriosityy for this gem of a resource!!

🩷🩵💜💛

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J for JELLYFISH #preschool#colouring #kidseducation#alphabet#kids

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Such a cool activity from @creativecuriosityy we had to share it. It’s a great way to support early learning, creativity, and hands-on play for young kids all without an elaborate setup. #SmartyPantsVitamins #KidsCrafts #KidsLearning

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Thank you so much for 50k followers! 🥳 To celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite brands for an epic giveaway!

✨ One lucky winner will receive:
• The All About the Alphabet Bundle from @creativecuriosityy packed with tons of printables + teaching guidance from a former kinder teacher
• A set of light-up sensory cubes from @glopals perfect for playtime or bath time fun
• Gorgeous wicker baskets from @spaceaid_official sturdy, high-quality storage that looks beautiful anywhere
•Jumbo color learning flashcards from @babblehead_mom
• PLUS my Simple Sensory Play ebook (if you don’t already have it 🫶🏻)

🎉 RULES TO ENTER 🎉
1️⃣ Like & save this reel
2️⃣ Follow me @playlearnbond +
@creativecuriosityy + @glopals + @spaceaid_official + @babblehead_mom
3️⃣ Tag a friend who would love this giveaway too (each extra tag = extra entry!)

Winner will be announced 10/5! Good luck!! 🍀💛

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✨ Hey friends! I’m Courtney 👋🏼 - mom of 3 little ones and lover of all things practical, purposeful, and fun.

If you know me from my main account @creativecuriosityy , you already know that I’m passionate about making mom life easier and more joyful. Over on TikTok I’ve been sharing my favorite shoppable finds, and after so many requests I’m excited to bring them here to Instagram (and Facebook too 🙌🏼).

Here you’ll find the best of the best:
🧸 toys that actually get played with
🏠 home + organization must-haves
🎁 meaningful gift ideas
🎨 crafts + fun for kids
… and all the mom + kid essentials that make life smoother (without the junk).

Can’t wait to share this space with you! 💛

#momfinds #momlife

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mothers are pure magic. 💫

over the years, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible women, and now i want to share their stories.

each week, I’ll feature a mama who transforms the
everyday into something extraordinary, balancing it
all with grace while inspiring us with their strength,
drive, and creativity.

let’s celebrate the magic of motherhood together.

mamas featured in july:

@becauseisaidsobaby
@creativecuriosityy
@mapu_cardonaa
@brendaarce_official
@kinderklubb

#motherhood #campmami #mamimagic #femaleempowerment #girlpower #womeninspiringwomen

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Tastes like July 4th ⤵

It’s a crowd-pleaser—Perfect for kids, non-drinkers, and anyone who just wants something festive… plus there’s no sugar overload!

It’s just red and blue Gatorade ice cubes + a refreshing La Croix (or any other clear drink). 🧊✨ 🇺🇸✨

As the cubes melt, they add flavor and color 🙌🏻

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just looking for something fun and festive for the kids while the grown-ups sip their cocktails, give this drink a try.

Save this for your 4th of July celebration!

I saw @creativecuriosityy do this with food coloring and lemonade ice cubes which looks yummy as well…. If you haven’t checked out her account, go see all her awesome ideas!

#fourthofjulyfun #redwhiteandbluedrink
#festivedrink #patrioticparty #july4th
#kidfriendlyfourth #easypartyldeas #summervibes #LaCroixLove #fourthofjulyweekend #fourthofjulykids #july4th #july4thwithkids

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