Yesterday Sammy and I met some friends and went for ‘just’ a nature walk. I did not have any learning activities planned. I did not bring a clipboard, magnifying glasses, or even a basket. We went for ‘just’ a nature walk. And oh the learning that took place! We met 3 other Mama’s with their…
Fall Crafts for Kids: Gourd People
Our gourd fun has just begun! This fall craft for kids is so open ended. My wee one became so creative – building people, animals, and even a train. Fall crafts for kids are the perfect way to incorporate nature into your wee ones day.
Slow Down Mummy (Poem by R. Knight)
As I was on facebook last night I stumbled upon the most beautiful poem. Slow Down Mummy is a Poem by Rebekah Knight. I read it, loved it, and immediately wanted to share it with you! Perhaps you have read this before, or perhaps it is brand new. Either way, I feel it’s a lovely…
The Great Gourd Competition!
Math sorting games with a fall twist – that is just what we needed! We went on a trip to our local apple orchard and pumpkin patch yesterday. We found some great gourds of all different shapes and sizes. Simply perfect for Fall math sorting, comparing, and contrasting! These Fall math sorting games were very…
Wee Development: 2-Year-Olds
Toddler Development: Welcome to the Terrific Twos! Toddler Development is full of learning: physical, emotional, and mental. Toddlers are becoming better at communicating, but this can add additional frustrations – as they can’t always have what they want! Here is some information to keep in mind about your 2 Year Old Toddler’s Development Your Toddler…
Wee Development: 18 – 24 months
These short 6 months are my absolute favourite time of baby development. I simply adore these young toddlers. Baby development may seem to slow a bit for these 6 months in the physical realm. But these wee ones are developing big in so many other ways.
Counting Games with Magic
My Sammy is fussy with counting games. He is a very busy wee one, this boy of mine. The idea of sitting still to focus on numbers and counting games is not really his thing. So I brought out some magic – and poof! – he couldn’t wait to count!
Preschool Games: Math Games at the Mall
Preschool games can take place anywhere. An outing to the mall can be full of fun preschool games! Letter learning and math games are everywhere, as are different sights, scents, and experiences. On our last trip to the Mall, my Sammy enjoyed some fun preschool games. On this day, we focused on Math games. Here…
Fall Play Doh Apple Pie – Invitation to Play
Yesterday I shared my absolute favourite play doh recipe. Today, I thought I would share an incredibly simple learning activity we did with the Play Doh. I decided to try an “Invitation to Play” with Sammy. I had done these many times in my Kindergarten classroom and was inspired to try one at home from…
Rhyming Games: Rhyme or SLIME
I just love teaching kids to rhyme. I have the BEST rhyming words game for preschoolers! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but 3 year olds just adore this fun and easy activity. Rhyming is likely not brand new to your preschooler. I bet you naturally do it every day – perhaps…
