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5 Things About Me

  1. I’m a nurse by trade and a teacher by heart—homeschooling our three kids in the mornings before heading to the hospital.

  2. I believe in learning through play, and you’ll usually find glitter, kinetic sand, or some sort of sensory play setup somewhere in our house.

  3. I married my college sweetheart and we’ve been chasing big dreams (and tiny feet) ever since.

  4. We’re raising our kids to love books, beaches, and boba—preferably all in one day.

  5. I started Two Plus One to share our journey and encourage other families to make learning joyful, meaningful, and full of adventure.

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🫧 Shhh… can you hear the scoop, swirl, and sparkle? It’s oddly satisfying and totally irresistible 🍦✨ Soft shaving cream, colorful swirls, and glittery sprinkles—sensory heaven for little hands and soothing sounds for your feed 🎧💕 Whether you’re here for the calm vibes or the play inspiration, this one’s for you. 📌 Save it for your next sensory play session! 💬 Comment “SCOOP” if you want the full setup recipe! #ASMRPlay #SensoryASMR #ShavingCreamPlay #TuffTraySetUp #IceCreamPlay #SatisfyingSounds #SensoryPlayIdeas #MessyPlayMagic #TwoPlusOnePlaytime #PreschoolActivities #CreativePlaytime
🌊 Wrapping up Ocean Month with a blooming underwater twist! 🐠💐 My little ocean explorer created this vibrant coral garden—no scuba gear required! 🧜🏽‍♂️ It’s been a month full of learning, playing, and discovering the wonders of the sea right from our playroom. This coral garden building set was the perfect way to end it—with fine motor fun, open-ended storytelling, and coral reef creativity. 💙 💡 Want to grab this set for your little ocean lover? 👉 Comment “Coral Garden” and I’ll send you the link! #amazonaffiliate #CoralGarden #OceanMonth #PlayBasedLearning #HomeschoolLife #TwoPlusOnePlaytime #OceanActivities #STEMPlay #FineMotorSkills #CreativeKids #KidsActivityIdeas
Snack + math = mom win 🙌 Gave the twins pretzel sticks and snuck in some subtraction practice! I know it’s summer but learning never stops in this household. Let me know if you’ll start playing with your food, too! 😜 #HomeschoolSnackHack #SnackMath #PretzelProblems #LearningThroughPlay #HomeschoolLife #TwoPlusOnePlaytime #SubtractionPractice #PlayBasedLearning #HandsOnLearning #MomWin #TwinsLearning #SnackTimeLearning
❄️🚨Frozen Emergency! The Duplo family was trapped in ice by the Giant Lady (a.k.a. MOM) and only three tiny heroes could save the day! Armed with warm water, pipettes, and big imaginations, they launched the ultimate rescue mission! 💦🧊 Swipe to see the dramatic (and very soggy) ending. 😂💥 Would you let your kids try this?👇 #DuploRescueMission #FrozenDuploChallenge #SensoryPlayFun #KidsAtPlay #PlayBasedLearning #STEMPlay #ImaginativePlay #TwoPlusOnePlaytime #SummerPlayIdeas #SensoryExploration #LittleLearnersBigAdventures #MomLifeUnfiltered #HomeschoolingFun
There’s no one recipe for the perfect sensory bin… and that’s my favorite part! 💛 I mix and match based on my kids’ interests, what we have on hand, and whatever sparks their curiosity—planets, pom poms, or a farm full of tiny beasts 🐄🛸✨ Here’s my go-to “recipe”: ➕ a base (rice, beans, water, foam, etc.) ➕ themed loose parts (animals, letters, tiny toys) ➕ tools for scooping, pouring, and exploring = hours of sensory fun and learning! ✨ And sensory bins aren’t just for toddlers! You can level up the learning by adding: 🔢 simple math prompts (like finding pairs that add to 10) 🔠 sight word or phonics hunts 🧪 mini STEM challenges (build a floating raft or sort by category) 🎭 storytelling pieces to spark imaginative play Each bin is a hands-on invitation to explore—and a little parenting magic for playtime and learning! 👇 What’s your little one’s favorite bin theme? 📌 Save this post for your next play day! #twoplusoneplaytime #sensorybinideas #sensoryplayforkids #preschoolplay #invitationtoplay #homeschoolfun #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #learnthroughplay #montessoriplay #playmatters #finemotorskills #sensoryplayathome #easyplayideas
🌊 When play turns into science class… but make it wet and wild! This STEM water setup = hours of hands-on learning fun. From building water pathways to racing robot fish, this activity had our kids engineering, exploring, and laughing the entire time! 🛒 Tap the link in bio or 💬 Comment “STEM” for products used 👩‍🔬 Save for your next warm-weather activity! 🧠 Follow @TwoPlusOne_Playtime for more playful learning! #affiliate #STEMkids #waterplayideas #tufftrayplay #stemlearningthroughplay #homeschoolfun #sensoryplay #twoplusoneplaytime
My 4-year-old created this ocean friends hotel completely on his own 🐠🏨✨ He asked for a few materials, then dove right into his imagination—building, storytelling, and beaming with pride. And me? I was in awe. Moments like these remind me that our daily playtime isn’t just fun… it’s shaping who he’s becoming. 💙🌊 #OceanThemedPlay #IndependentPlay #PreschoolActivities #LearningThroughPlay #4YearOldMagic #SensoryPlayIdeas #ImaginativePlay #CharacterBuilding #MomLife #twoplusoneplaytime
🫧 Shhh… can you hear the scoop, swirl, and sparkle? It’s oddly satisfying and totally irresistible 🍦✨ Soft shaving cream, colorful swirls, and glittery sprinkles—sensory heaven for little hands and soothing sounds for your feed ?
🌊 Wrapping up Ocean Month with a blooming underwater twist! 🐠💐 My little ocean explorer created this vibrant coral garden—no scuba gear required! 🧜🏽‍♂️ It’s been a month full of learning, playing, and discovering the wonders of
Snack + math = mom win 🙌 Gave the twins pretzel sticks and snuck in some subtraction practice! I know it’s summer but learning never stops in this household. Let me know if you’ll start playing with your food, too! 😜 #HomeschoolSnackH
❄️🚨Frozen Emergency! The Duplo family was trapped in ice by the Giant Lady (a.k.a. MOM) and only three tiny heroes could save the day! Armed with warm water, pipettes, and big imaginations, they launched the ultimate rescue mission! 💦🧊 Swipe to s
There’s no one recipe for the perfect sensory bin… and that’s my favorite part! 💛 I mix and match based on my kids’ interests, what we have on hand, and whatever sparks their curiosity—planets, pom poms, or a farm ful
🌊 When play turns into science class… but make it wet and wild! This STEM water setup = hours of hands-on learning fun. From building water pathways to racing robot fish, this activity had our kids engineering, exploring, and laughing the en
My 4-year-old created this ocean friends hotel completely on his own 🐠🏨✨ He asked for a few materials, then dove right into his imagination—building, storytelling, and beaming with pride. And me? I was in awe. Moments like these remind me tha