Hi, Friends
Welcome to Rea’s Homegrown!
This space was born from my belief that early childhood education is foundational, and I've carried that belief with me from my time as a teacher into my journey as a parent. It's a beautiful (and sometimes messy) path that we're all trying to navigate together.
These days, my world revolves around one inquisitive toddler, a lot of books, and the kind of playful messes that leave your heart full and your hands covered with paint! You won't find perfection here, just a reflection of our real, lived-in life, and the intentional ways I try to make it meaningful and fun.
Whether it's a hands-on activity, a nurturing routine, or a skill-building strategy, everything is designed to help you make the most out of everyday moments, connect with your toddler, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through play — all backed by my experience in early childhood education and stay-at-home parenting.
I hope you feel encouraged, seen, and inspired — and that you find something here to support your journey in raising curious, confident, and connected kids.
Thanks for being here — it truly means the world.
With love, Rea 🪴
Explore My Free Resources:
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Coconut Bliss Bars
Baking with toddlers doesn’t have to be messy chaos—it can be a joyful learning experience! In this post, Rea shares a free printable recipe card for Coconut Banana Bliss Bars,...
Coconut Bliss Bars
Baking with toddlers doesn’t have to be messy chaos—it can be a joyful learning experience! In this post, Rea shares a free printable recipe card for Coconut Banana Bliss Bars,...
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Farm Fresh Color Hunt!
Turn grocery shopping into a playful learning adventure! The Farm Fresh Color Hunt is a free printable scavenger hunt that helps toddlers explore colors, textures, and new words in the...
Farm Fresh Color Hunt!
Turn grocery shopping into a playful learning adventure! The Farm Fresh Color Hunt is a free printable scavenger hunt that helps toddlers explore colors, textures, and new words in the...
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100 Foods By One Checklist
Raising an Adventurous Eater: Our Toddler Food ChecklistWe were picky eaters ourselves — but we didn’t want that for our son. So we created a simple, flexible checklist to help...
100 Foods By One Checklist
Raising an Adventurous Eater: Our Toddler Food ChecklistWe were picky eaters ourselves — but we didn’t want that for our son. So we created a simple, flexible checklist to help...
Explore My Recent Blog Posts:
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Labor Day — Understanding, Appreciating, & Cele...
This Labor Day, we turned the holiday into a week of gratitude with simple, toddler-friendly activities. From learning about firefighters, teachers, and librarians to delivering homemade thank-you cards, this post...
Labor Day — Understanding, Appreciating, & Cele...
This Labor Day, we turned the holiday into a week of gratitude with simple, toddler-friendly activities. From learning about firefighters, teachers, and librarians to delivering homemade thank-you cards, this post...
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Tiny Chefs in the Kitchen: Tools & Tips for Hap...
Baking with toddlers isn’t picture-perfect — there are spills, sugar on the floor, and plenty of egg shells — but it’s also full of joy, learning, and sweet memories. In...
Tiny Chefs in the Kitchen: Tools & Tips for Hap...
Baking with toddlers isn’t picture-perfect — there are spills, sugar on the floor, and plenty of egg shells — but it’s also full of joy, learning, and sweet memories. In...
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Continuous Colorful Connections: Hunts & Crafts
Join us for a week of colorful fun with simple scavenger hunts and coffee filter crafts that turn everyday moments into hands-on learning. From spotting shades around the house to...
Continuous Colorful Connections: Hunts & Crafts
Join us for a week of colorful fun with simple scavenger hunts and coffee filter crafts that turn everyday moments into hands-on learning. From spotting shades around the house to...
