My creative Madeline convinced me I could use some seasonal nails. I was thinking, perhaps I would go wild with red … she had other plans. This Santa nail design she came up with is equal parts hilarious and adorable! Perhaps even better – this nail design is super simple! And makes for fantastic little…
Burlap Candy Cane Christmas Decoration
I am so excited to be participating in the 20 Days of a Kid-made Christmas series with Mama Miss and over 50 kid bloggers world wide! I am thrilled to be able to share our burlap wrapped candy cane Christmas decoration as part of this series. This is a great Christmas craft for kids to…
A Simple Burlap Birdfeeder
Sammy, Madeline and I made birdfeeders last spring. Super simple – cutting a hole in a plastic container and painting. We did it as a fun activity – but, as luck would have it, the birds loved our birdfeeders! If you are wondering how to make a birdfeeder and fear it needs to be complex,…
A Letter Learning Snowball Toss Game!
It has been hard to keep Sammy inside for any length of time lately. We have had quite a lot of snow for a good two weeks now – and I was sort of hoping the novelty would begin to fade. I love being outside, but Benjamin, who is one, does not enjoy the snow. …
Exploring the Sense of Smell (Series: Exploring the 5 Senses in Nature)
I started this nature series of exploring the 5 senses in late fall. I thought of the series and was excited to start it with my wee ones, so we did! However, in fall we tend to get some snow where we live. And as it is right now, most everything is frozen. Not the…
Christmas Alphabet Game – Match Me!
Mixing some season fun into learning the alphabet is a great way to make learning meaningful to wee ones! This Christmas alphabet game is super simple – and could easily be changed to fit any theme, season, or learning activity. Just before we get into it, you’ll also want to grab this FREE Christmas Countdown…
Eye Dropper Snow Painting for Kids
Just a few mornings ago we went to bed with snow flurries in the air and woke up to a BIG SNOWY DAY. It was the perfect kind of snowy day too – tons of fresh snow and not very cold or windy. A great day to be outside! Sammy had been waiting for the…
6 Easy Christmas Ornaments for Preschoolers to make
Christmas crafts are an exciting activity for any preschooler! With all of that energy and excitement, it’s nice to keep crafts easy, fun, and simple. Here are 6 easy Christmas ornaments for preschoolers to make. Every single one of these homemade Christmas ornaments is great for preschoolers to do independently. My 3-year-old loves activities he…
How We Learn About Maps for Kids – An Easy Introduction
How we learn about maps can be a bit tricky for kids. The first time I introduced maps in Kindergarten was not successful. Very – not successful. But, live and learn and try again! This is the best way I have found to introduce maps and make mapping meaningful for kids – and it’s tons…
A Sticky Snowman Activity for Kids
Frosty the Snowman, one of Madeline’s favourite Christmas movies has found it’s way onto our television each Friday night for the last few weeks. And we have enjoyed making frosty out of Playdough, though not yet out of snow … but soon! We decide to make a simple, sticky version of our new favourite…
