Introducing “Book to Play This Week” - a WonderPlay book invitation series

Book to Play This Week is a WonderPlay book invitation series created to help you turn the stories you already love into simple, sensory rich play. If you are a parent, caregiver, or early childhood educator who wants meaningful experiences without spending hours scrolling for ideas, you are in the right place.

Each week, I highlight one picture or board book and share a small collection of play invitations inspired by its themes. Think process art that focuses on exploring materials, not perfect products, sensory experiences that are easy to set up and clean up, and movement or nature based prompts that help kids connect the story to their real world.

Every Book to Play post includes:

• A short introduction to the featured title and why it works so well for play

• 2 to 3 simple invitations you can try before, during, or after you read

• Resource links that help you bring the book inspired invitations to life

• A link to purchase WonderPlay “ready to use” kits, so you can skip the gathering and jump straight to the good part

These kits are designed with sensory and process art at the center, so you can feel confident offering rich experiences without needing a craft closet full of specialty supplies. Whether you are supporting one child at home or a whole group in the classroom, the goal is the same, make it smoother and more joyful to connect stories, materials, and play.