Eating with Our Hands: Exploring Mealtime Cultures

Hey there, young food explorers! Have you ever wondered how people from different parts of the world enjoy their meals? Well, today, we're going on a tasty journey to learn about cultures that use their hands for eating. Let's dive into some finger-licking fun!In many places around the world, using your hands to eat...

2024 A Colorful Year In Review

Colorfull Plates: 2024 Year in Review What a year it’s been for Colorfull Plates! As we wrap up 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of our brightest highlights: Spotted in Montrose: Our products found a new home in the Space Montrose gift shop, bringing even more color to the community. On...

Getting Ready for Santa's Magical Arrival

Hey there, festive families! It's that time of year when the air is filled with the sweet scent of anticipation and the jingling of bells is just around the corner. Santa Claus is on his way, and it's time to create a magical experience for your little ones. Here's how you can get your...

Professional Exploration: Embracing Community Helper Dreams

little heroes with big dreams! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a community helper? Just like superheroes, community helpers do incredible things that make our neighborhoods safe, healthy, and happy. If you or your child are fascinated with becoming a community helper one day, here are five different types of community...

Nurturing Intuitive Eaters: A Colorful Approach to Healthy Mealtimes

Teaching intuitive eating to children can lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy relationships with food. It's not just about what's on their plate; it's also about how they perceive and interact with food. By incorporating Colorful Plates into mealtimes, you can encourage intuitive eating principles and help your picky eater develop a...

Every Pencil Leaves a Mark: Building Confidence in Kids

Imagine your child is like a colorful pencil, and their confidence is the mark they leave on the pages of life. As parents, you have the power to sharpen that pencil and help your child make their mark with confidence. Let's talk about why building a strong self-concept is as important as choosing the...

Navigating Picky Eaters: A Journey of Patience and Perseverance

Dealing with a picky eater can sometimes feel like you're embarking on a challenging mission. But fear not! Just like the Wright Brothers needed many tries before they soared into the sky, managing a child's picky eating can also require patience and perseverance. Here are some tips for picky eaters that can help you...

Professional Exploration: Life as a Ballerina and Ballerino

Hello, young dreamers and aspiring dancers! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a ballet dancer, whether a graceful ballerina or a talented ballerino? Ballet dancers bring stories to life through the magic of dance. Parents, if your little one dreams of twirling in tutus or leaping across stages, here are three incredible things...

Raising Confident Kids: The Magic of Building a Strong Self-Concept

Imagine your child is like an alarm clock, and their confidence is the "ding" that rings when they wake up each morning. As parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, caretakers... even family friends; you have the power to set that alarm clock and help your child grow into a confident and happy individual. Let's talk...

Professional Exploration: The World of Construction Managers

Hey there, future builders and construction enthusiasts! Have you ever wondered what construction managers do? Well, just like how paleontologists explore the world of dinosaurs, construction managers build amazing structures. If your kiddo dreams of constructing skyscrapers or crafting cool buildings, here are three awesome things construction managers do during their career:1. Master Builders:...