Little Fern and Friends

09/11/2025

🍁✨ Fall Sensory Story Time with Little Fern and Friends ✨🍁

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at 11:00 AM at the ACB Library in China Village for a cozy, autumn-themed story time! 📚🌿

We’ll be reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! by Lucille Colandro—a silly, seasonal favorite that’s sure to bring smiles. 🍂🎃 Along with the story, we’ll have sensory-friendly activities to explore fall textures, colors, and fun. 🌈

📍 Where: ACB Library, China Village
🗓 When: Tuesday, September 16th at 11:00 AM

🍂 Everyone is welcome—come join Little Fern and his friends for a morning of laughter, learning, and sensory play! 💚

08/30/2025

🌼✨ Today's Little Fern & Friends adventure was all about dandelions, flowers, and wishes — and what a magical time it was! The kids explored hands-on activities, made sweet wishes, and discovered how even the tiniest flower can spark big imaginations. 💛

Thank you to all the families who joined us — your energy and smiles filled the room just like a field of sunny dandelions. 🌿💫

We can't wait to see you at our next sensory story time — until then, keep making wishes and finding joy in the little things! 🌸

Shout out to Albert Church Brown Memorial Library for letting us have sensory story time today at the library!

08/26/2025

Sensory Story Time is back this Saturday, August 30 at 11:00 AM at ACB Library in China Village, Maine!
We’ll share a story together and explore hands-on sensory stations designed for all abilities. A quiet corner + fidgets will be available.
✨ Free • Inclusive • Siblings welcome
Comment or message to save your spot! 📚💛

08/18/2025

💙🌈 Did you know? 🌈💙
• 1 in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Autism is about 4 times more common in boys than in girls.
• Early support and understanding can make a huge difference in a child’s growth, confidence, and happiness.
• Every child with autism is unique—each one has their own strengths, challenges, and ways of experiencing the world. 🌍✨

At Little Fern and Friends, we celebrate neurodiversity and believe that every child deserves a world full of patience, kindness, and acceptance. 🌿💚

08/15/2025

🌿 Little Fern’s Garden Surprise! 🌿
This week, Little Fern discovered something magical in the garden—a patch of sunflowers taller than him! 🌻 He counted each one (with a little help from his friends) and found a ladybug, a butterfly, and even a sneaky snail hiding among the petals.

💡 Activity idea for our friends at home: Go outside and see what treasures you can find in nature. Count the flowers, watch the insects, and maybe even sketch your favorite discovery!

✨ Tell us—what’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever found outside?

08/07/2025

08/07/2025

🌊🐚 Beach Adventures & Sea Glass Treasures 🐚🌊

Today, Little Fern went exploring along the shoreline — where the waves whisper secrets and the sand sparkles like magic. 🏖️✨

With tiny toes in the water and eyes wide with wonder, Fern discovered something special: smooth, colorful pieces of sea glass hidden among the shells. Each one was a tiny treasure, shaped by time and tumbled by the sea. 🌈

Collecting sea glass is a soothing sensory adventure. It’s soft in little hands, cool to the touch, and full of stories. Every color tells a tale. 💙💚🤍

💬 Have you ever found sea glass on a beach day? What color do you always look for first?

Let’s celebrate the joy of exploring, collecting, and connecting with nature — one wave at a time.

07/28/2025

🌿💛 Kindness is a superpower—and it starts small.

At Little Fern and Friends, we believe that gentle hearts grow strong roots. Whether it’s sharing a toy, offering a hug, or just sitting beside a friend who needs quiet—kindness shows up in so many beautiful ways. ✨

🌈 Our sensory play encourages empathy, patience, and compassion. Because when kids feel safe and loved, they’re more likely to shine that love outward.

💬 This week, let’s celebrate the little kindnesses—a smile, a soft word, a helping hand. They matter more than we know.

Be kind. Be curious. Be you. 💕

07/19/2025

✨ Birthday Magic Meets Sensory Play! ✨🎉
Looking for a fun and thoughtful way to celebrate your little one’s special day? Our Little Fern and Friends Birthday Party Sensory Bins are the perfect blend of celebration and creativity!

Each bin is packed with hands-on fun designed to keep little hands busy and little minds engaged. Whether it’s digging for treasures, scooping through rainbow rice, or discovering themed surprises—our bins bring sensory joy to the party!

🧁 Perfect for party favors or a birthday activity
🎈 Custom themes available
💖 Autism-friendly & made with love
🎁 Messy play that’s easy to clean!

Let us help make your child’s birthday unforgettable in the most joyful, sensory-friendly way 🌈

📩 Message us to order or learn more!

07/17/2025

📚🌟 Join Us for Sensory Story Time! 🌟📚

Looking for a story time where little ones can wiggle, giggle, and explore their senses? 💛

Come play, read, and connect at Sensory Story Time with Little Fern and Friends! We’ll have hands-on fun, gentle stories, and plenty of space to be exactly who you are.

📅 Date:August 30th
🕚 Time: 11am
📍 Location: China village library acb

Perfect for children of all abilities — especially those who benefit from sensory-friendly spaces. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈🧠✨

07/13/2025

🌙🦇 Creatures of the Night 🦉🌙

When the sun goes down and the stars come out, the Creatures of the Night begin to stir! 🌌✨

Bats flutter, owls hoot, raccoons scurry, and little minds light up with wonder. 🌙🌟 Fern loves exploring all the cool, quiet, and curious creatures that come alive after dark — with gentle lights, cozy blankets, and a sense of adventure! 🛏️🔦💚

These nighttime animals might be different, but they all have their own special rhythm—just like our amazing neurodivergent friends. 💫🌈

Let’s celebrate the beauty of being a little different, a little wild, and totally magical. Who’s your favorite creature of the night? 🐾✨