Learning through Play with Free Alphabet Printables Kindergarten in Ontario has been play based for many years now so why not prepare your preschoolers by offering learning activities through play. Kids love to play, and it is so important as this is how they explore an interact with the world. By combining play and learning …
Mermaid Themed Alphabet Sensory Play Activity – Free Alphabet Printables Read More »
It is almost that time of year again. You know when we spend 2 weeks glued to the TV cheering on the athletes, marveling at the skill and talent that is showcased and cheering for the winners. Now that the kids are older we get them involved in the excitement too. Last Olympics we had …
Olympic Crafts For Kids – Edible Oreo Olympic Medals Read More »
Make your own olympic crafts for kids with Olympic Medals to celebrate the upcoming Olympic games. We always have fun watching the different Olympic sports, doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter, there are so many exciting sports to watch. The Olympics also offer a great opportunity to talk about reaching for your dreams, …
Olympic Crafts for Kids Idea: DIY Olympic Medals for Kids Read More »
When going through tough times it is so important to lead with kindness and make sure that we say THANK YOU for those who are on the front lines of the crisis. During the COVID-19 crisis we have seen so many groups of workers stepping up to make sure the general public is taken care …
Free Printable Thank You Posters and Cards For Front Line and Essential Workers Read More »
We find ourselves in unchartered ground as we know have a 3 week March Break due to the Covid-19 and even more challenging is that we are isolated to our homes to avoid potential germs. Whether you are social distancing, isolating or quarintining this is our new current reality in Canada for the next few …
Educational and Fun Ways to Entertain Kids at Home and Keep them Learning Read More »
The first years of a child’s life is integral to their brain and sensory development and reaching developmental milestones. Sensory development can be fostered through curiosity, exploration, and discovery of new textures, smells, sounds, tastes and sights, all of which can be done through play in a sensory bun. Sensory development focuses on the development …
Sensory Bin Ideas and Crafts for babies for Messy Play Read More »
Thanksgiving will be here shortly (in Canada anyways, our US friends have a little more time)! Have you started thinking about what you are going to serve for dinner? Picked up your turkey and stuffing yet? Don’t forget the pumpkin pie! I am lucky that for Thanksgiving we normally go to my Mom’s house …
Turkey Craft: Pom Pom Turkey Centerpiece for Thanksgiving Read More »
The ghouls and goblins will be taking over with Halloween fast approaching! Have you started decorating yet? Why not kick it up a notch this year with some unique pumpkin decorating ideas. This week I am featuring the Painted Pumpkin – a fun kid friendly Halloween craft that will add a little colour to you …
Now most people just see the purpose of a high chair as somewhere to feed baby, however the highchair can be a great help once baby is on the move! The high chair allows you to contain baby, but also gives you a place to entertain baby with new experiences. Babies brains develop by being …
Messy Play Ideas in the High Chair to encourage development Read More »
Books can influence the way children think and behave, and have been shown to have a distinct effect on a child’s development. After all, books can teach children how to engage with others as they live vicariously through the characters and gain different perspectives. If you’re trying to foster your child’s love of reading, here …
6 Tips That Could Help Your Child to Enjoy Reading Books Read More »
Mother’s Day is soon approaching and it’s a great time to get the kids involved with some simple crafts. Here is a quick and easy craft that is fun to make and beautiful to receive. I love this idea because there’s nothing I look forward to more on Mother’s Day then receiving a gift my girls made …
School is almost out! That means the job of entertaining the kids comes round again. The fine weather will keep them occupied for a time, but there’s bound to be the odd wet or windy day when a run around the park just won’t cut it. Sooner or later, you’ll have to step in with some neat …
Science and Crafts with the Kids during the Summer Holidays Read More »
