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Fairy's House
Inspired by Theory,
Backed by Research
Fairy's House is intentionally designed for a toddler audience. We are rooted in early childhood education theory, child development research, and media research.
Read on to discover the research that inspires our team and influences Fairy's House.
kvarga02
Sep 252 min
The Importance of Joint Media Engagement
Have you noticed that while watching cartoons with your little one, there are frequent pop-culture nods, celebrity appearances, or jokes...
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kvarga02
Aug 211 min
Why is Interactive Television So Important?
Ever turned on the television and wondered why your children’s television characters look directly into the camera and ask questions?...
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Anne Hentschel
Jul 152 min
Executive Functioning--What is it, and Why is it Important?
As parents of toddlers, you may have heard the term executive functioning thrown around a lot--by friends, your pediatrician, or your...
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Anne Hentschel
Jun 201 min
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition!
As parents, you may have watched your young toddler’s favorite movie more times than you can count. Maybe your toddler always requests...
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Anne Hentschel
May 92 min
Behind the Visuals of Fairy's House
You may have noticed that your favorite show and your child's favorite show have very different aesthetics--but have you ever wondered...
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Anne Hentschel
May 31 min
Production Meetings
Production team meetings connect weekly from March 2023--Present, mindfully crafting a gentle, high-quality, educational world...
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Anne Hentschel
May 31 min
Script Development
Featured here is Jim Picariello, writing a draft for our second episode of "Fairy's House". Jim references notes from the educational...
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Anne Hentschel
May 21 min
Early Education Influences
What makes a great learning environment for children? Early childhood educators will tell you that the space they curate is vital to the...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 261 min
Kind Characters, Kind Kids
Parents know how important it is to model kind behavior to their children. Just as children learn from watching their parents, research...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Fairy's House
Our sets are designed to evoke the peaceful but magical natural beauty of Maine. Pictured here is the exterior of the titular Fairy's...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Cuckoo Clock
The Cuckoo Clock is an integral part of the daily routine inside Fairy's House. It helps Fairy and her friends with transitions...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Interiors
The interiors of Fairy's House are inspired by Steiner classrooms--the soft neutrals and natural elements create a calm learning...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Fairy's Final Design
Erika's final design for Fairy's gown incorporates our favorite elements from her initial sketches. The balloon sleeves, high neck, and...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Fairy's Accessories
Every fairy needs wings and a wand! Erika's initial inspiration for Fairy's accessories ties together whimsy and wonder.
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Fairy's Gown
Erika's initial sketches for Fairy's gown incorporate flowing shapes and nature-inspired floral elements.
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Fabric Samples
Some fabric samples that Erika sourced for Fairy's gown. We love the multidimensional look of layering gauze over the iridescent crushed...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Munk
Here is a mock-up of our fiery Munk! We decided on a cream belly against Munk's brown fur; little eyes love contrast (almost as much as...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
The Process
Each mock-up puppet has its parts secured with pins, to make it easier to switch out and compare different designs. Once the final design...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 241 min
Chickadee and Bunny
Say cheese! Pictured here is Chickadee, with yellow feathers, and Bunny, with fluffy white fur. We wanted each character to have a...
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Anne Hentschel
Apr 101 min
Safe and Sound
The child development experts at Fairy's House are dedicated to optimizing every aspect of our program to best facilitate your toddler's...
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