How to Create a Play-and-Focus Kit: Your Secret Weapon for Work-from-Home Success

As a momprenuer, you’ve probably mastered multitasking, like prepping meals while taking client calls or sending emails between football or volleyball practices. But let’s face it: trying to focus on your work while keeping your kids entertained is an ongoing challenge. Right!?!? I have a solution! It’s called the Play-and-Focus Kit, your new best friend […]

STEM Educational Kits For Kids

STEM education isn’t just about science and math—it’s about sparking curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving skills! This is where STEM kits shine, bringing hands-on learning straight to your living room. They’re designed to engage kids with a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics all while having fun. For those little ones, especially in the 3 […]

How do we learn through playing?

Learning through play is a natural and effective way to absorb new information, develop critical skills, and build creativity. When we play, our brains engage in active exploration, problem-solving, and experimentation, all of which strengthen our cognitive, social, and emotional abilities. Here’s 8 ways play helps us learn: 1. Hands-On Experience & Problem-Solving Play allows […]

About Me

Welcome to Grow Work Play! I help busy moms run their businesses efficiently while keeping their home life happy and stress-free—so they can ditch the guilt and actually enjoy both. Are you ready to work smarter and stress less? Hey  I’m Wendy Teske, a serial entrepreneur, devoted mom, grandma of 7, and your go-to resource for thriving as a […]

How to create a fun learning atmosphere

Creating a fun learning atmosphere is all about making education engaging, interactive, and stress-free! Here are some key strategies: 1. Make It Hands-On 🔹 Use experiments, crafts, and DIY projects.🔹 Incorporate sensory activities (playdough, water play, etc.).🔹 Let kids explore with building blocks, puzzles, and creative play. 2. Add Movement & Play 🔹 Use games […]

Exploring independence

Exploring independence is good because it helps kids build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and learn responsibility. When children are encouraged to make their own decisions and complete tasks on their own, they gain a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance. Independence also fosters creativity, resilience, and adaptability—important life skills that help them navigate challenges and grow […]