I had thought of this idea for a neat winter sensory bin for my kids quite a while ago. But in my mind, I knew it would be messy, which is why I think I waited so long to give it a go. But the mess really wasn’t that bad at all… and it was…
Footprint Snowman DIY Wrapping Paper
I was waiting for the perfect day to attempt some barefoot and crazy DIY wrapping paper with my kids. I wanted a day when they were calm, quiet, and focused. Well, I gave up on waiting for that and just got to the wrapping paper! It was so very much fun—and really wasn’t as messy…
Wet Felting Christmas Ornaments with Cookie Cutters
Wet felting is one of those projects that I often admired from afar, thinking that it wasn’t something I could easily incorporate into our homeschool. The beautiful creations always seemed so out of reach. Something better suited for people with more handwork experience. Surely not for me and my little ones. But… I am happy…
Christmas Countdown Calendar and Activity Pages!
It is time to get in that Holly Jolly spirit, my sweet friend! And what better way to get in that spirit than with a fun and simple (emphasizing that word SIMPLE) little Christmas Countdown Calendar with a Christmas-themed learning activity each day? I bring you my printable Christmas Countdown Calendar and Activity Pack! Christmas…
Salt Dough Ornaments with Cloves for Christmas
It is really starting to feel like the holiday season around here! We have officially started Christmas School (and the kids are LOVING it), the Christmas decorations are out, and we completed our first Christmas tradition of the year: making salt dough ornaments together! I can’t even tell you the number of times we have…
How to Make a Paper Bag Snowflake
I can’t recall where I first saw this idea, but let me tell you… ever since we learned how to make a paper bag snowflake—trust me, it’s easy!—our house has been FILLED with them every winter since. Paper bag snowflakes turn out stunningly beautiful Every. Single. Time. Plus, they’re easy enough to make for little…
The Christmas-iest Christmas Sensory Bins!
Are you getting into that holly jolly spirit? I know it is a touch early for some, but I am ready to dive into all things Christmas! So today I am bringing you a few of my favourite Christmas sensory bins. Sensory bins are the perfect thing to have up your sleeve (not literally) for…
Paper Plate Christmas Crafts
Christmas is a busy time of year! The last thing a mama needs is to be on the search for fancy craft supplies to make sweet Christmas crafts with wee ones. After Norah’s fascination with our latest paper plate craft, I decided to search for some fun paper plate Christmas crafts. I found so many!…
45 Christmas Crafts for 3 Year Olds!
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find, however, TRUE preschool crafts…
Toddler Activity | Paper Towel Roll Drop!
When you have a toddler at home, everything seems to take longer. Toddlers seem to require you to be by their side every day, watching them play, eat, or poop. While little Norah is quickly becoming not-so-little Norah, I still vividly remember those toddler days. In fact, I still vividly remember those toddler days with…