Creative Beginning

08/27/2026

Back to school learning doesn’t have to look like worksheets! 🎒✏️

Some of the most important early developmental skills happen when children are simply playing, exploring and having fun. 💛

Our chalkboard puzzles encourage children to build:
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Letter and number recognition
✨ Visual discrimination
✨ Problem-solving skills
✨ Pre-writing and pencil control
✨ Confidence and independence

And the best part? They’re learning without even realizing they’re learning! 🥰

As you get ready for a new school year, now is the perfect time to add purposeful play to your child’s learning routine.

🎉 Our Back to School Sale is still on — 20% OFF on our website! www.creativebeginning.ca
And YES — that includes our personalized Name Puzzles, making them a perfect back-to-school keepsake and learning tool. 💕

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Because getting ready for school is about so much more than knowing your ABCs. ❤️

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW?! 👀

You can get a children’s table for $99… OR you can get MORE for LESS. 🤯

Our Chalk & Play Sensory Table Set is just $89.99 — and it’s not just a table!

✨ 2 sensory bins — included
✨ 2 educational inserts — included
✨ Dual-sided lid — chalkboard + whiteboard
✨ Same-sized bins designed to fit the table
✨ Even IKEA bins fit perfectly into our table for extra flexibility!
✨ Endless opportunities for sensory play, learning, creativity & exploration

And here’s the BIG difference…

The IKEA table is $99 for the table ONLY.
The bins are extra. The accessories are extra.

We believe the table should be the beginning of the play — not the end of your shopping list. 💛

More included.
More ways to play.
More opportunities to learn.
More value for your family.

That’s the Creative Beginning difference. ✨ www.creativebeginning.ca

🛒 Our Sensory Table is currently available for PRE-ORDER at $89.99.

08/03/2026

Well that was fun! Hacked right in front of me while scheduling posts! Got in quickly and recovered! We do not participate in crypto currency! lol - we’ll stick to chalkboard puzzles! 🤪🤪

07/28/2026

“Your child doesn’t need to do everything before kindergarten—they just need to feel confident enough to begin.”
Is my child ready for kindergarten?

It’s one of the questions I hear most often—and my answer might surprise you.

Kindergarten readiness isn’t about checking off a long list of skills. It’s about helping children feel confident, capable, and supported from day one.

Every child arrives at kindergarten differently, and that’s exactly how it should be. Whether your child is eager to walk through those classroom doors or needs a little extra support (including our neurodivergent learners), there are simple things we can do to make the transition a positive one.

Join me on Breakfast Television as we talk about starting kindergarten with confidence and supporting every child as they take this exciting first step.

Monday, August 24th at 9:18 AM

Starting Kindergarten with Confidence: Supporting Every Child (Including Those on the Spectrum)

I can’t wait to share this conversation with you! ❤️

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07/23/2026

IT’S HERE!!! Happy 45th to me!

There is something incredibly special about holding the very first production sample of a product you’ve spent years dreaming about.
Today, our Chalk & Play Sensory Table arrived for its final review—and I couldn’t imagine a better birthday gift!
More than just a sensory table, this was designed to become a world of learning and discovery for ALL children.
Designed for ages 3+, our Chalk & Play Sensory Table combines:
• Sensory Play
• Fine Motor Development
• Literacy & Numeracy Learning
• Cognitive Development
• Learning Through Play
Every table includes:
Two interchangeable sensory bins
TWO interchangeable Chalkboard Learning Inserts
Uppercase Alphabet tracing insert
Numbers 1-10 counting and tracing insert
Wooden learning pieces included with both inserts
Durable natural wood construction
Perfect for:
Homes
Classrooms
Therapy Centres
Playrooms
Daycares
But my favourite feature isn’t what’s included in the box.
It’s what happens around it.
Little hands learning to write their first letters.
Children counting objects during sensory play.
Seek and find of letters and numbers
Siblings learning together. Therapists adapting activities to meet individual needs. Educators bringing lessons to life through play.
We intentionally designed this table to grow with children while supporting different learning styles and abilities because we believe inclusive play should never be an afterthought.
Our box says it best...
“MORE THAN JUST A TABLE. A WORLD OF LEARNING & DISCOVERY.”

07/13/2026

✨ This is what early writing development really looks like... ✨
At just 2 years old, she’s already building the foundation for writing her name.
Did you notice the progression?
✏️ She begins with scribbling—the very first stage of emergent writing. Those random marks aren’t random at all. They’re helping her develop pencil control, hand strength, and confidence.
➡️ Then something incredible happens...
Using the indented chalkboard spaces on her personalized name puzzle, she naturally begins transitioning from scribbles to purposeful straight and curved lines. The engraved guides provide just enough support for little hands to experience success while still allowing independent exploration.
Every stroke is building:
🤎 Fine motor strength
🤎 Pencil control
🤎 Letter formation
🤎 Confidence
🤎 Pre-writing skills
The best part? This same developmental progression is built into every puzzle in our patented Chalkboard Learning Collection. Whether children are learning their name, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, or early words, each puzzle is intentionally designed with engraved chalkboard tracing spaces that support children through every stage—from scribbling and mark-making to confident, independent writing.
Learning to write isn’t about perfection—it’s about progression.
At Creative Beginning, we don’t just create puzzles—we create learning tools that grow with your child, meeting them exactly where they are and guiding them toward the next developmental milestone... one line, one curve, and one letter at a time. ❤️
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07/10/2026

20% off!! ✨ Did you know?
Nearly 70% of children entering Junior Kindergarten don’t yet recognize or print their own name. Learning a child’s name is one of the first building blocks for literacy, confidence, and independence.
At Creative Beginning, we’re here to make that first step a little easier. 💛
Our Personalized Chalkboard Name Puzzle was created by an educator to make name learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. Children trace, build, and practice their name while strengthening fine motor skills, letter recognition, and early writing skills—all through play.
🎉 For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF all Personalized Name Puzzles on our website!
Because every child deserves to start their learning journey with confidence—and it all begins with their name.
🛒 Shop now and save 20%!
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06/18/2026

Commemorative plaques for two teachers that are embarking on their retirement journey!