A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture! This was Sam’s first attempt at wet on wet watercolour painting, and he loved it. He used yellow and blue liquid watercolour paint on wet paper (just as simple as that!) Happy Friday! Hope you have a lovely weekend friends. Please consider following…
3 Little Robins
A couple of weeks ago we noticed a nest in one of our trees. Very shortly after that we noticed some eggs. And shortly after that (though it seemed like an eternity) those little eggs turned into beautiful baby birds. Of course my little ones wanted to stand right by that tree and peek at…
Thoughtful Frames
I am raising thoughtful kids. There are a few qualities that I really want my children to develop (strongly develop). One that is very important, closely behind kindness, is that they are thoughtful. I want thoughtful children. Kids who hold doors, have empathy, and think of others. Kids who don’t think twice about helping someone…
13 Activities for Halloween Day!
Happy Halloween!! I thought it would be fun to do a great big round up of all of the Halloween Activities and Crafts we have shared this year. They are all perfect activities for Halloween Day. From learning to sensory , crafts to poems, nails to carving – there is something for everyone!
Halloween Nail Art: A simple How-to for 5 Fun Designs
If you have been reading our blog for a little while, you likely know I enjoy nature learning and being outside. However, I feel just as strongly about nurturing my wee ones interests. Which brings me to … our Halloween Nail Art Tutorial 🙂
Halloween Party Crafts for Kids – Fun for ALL ages!
I was very excited to prepare some Halloween party crafts for kids this year! I have 2 sisters and a brother and until recently I only had one niece. Well over the last two years our family has grown so I now have four nieces and nephews – adding that to my own three makes…
5-Minute Dinosaur Crafts for Kids: Bobbling Dinosaur Hats
In Kindergarten we did so many dinosaur crafts for kids! This Dinosaur craft was perfect for my Sammy. Sam, as you may recall, loves hats — especially bobbling hats (like this Turkey one). This Dinosaur bobbling hat is so quick to make and provided Sammy with so much fun! To make this Bobbling Dinosaur…
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: Bobbling Turkey Hat
Madeline has so much fun with crafts! These Bobbling Turkey Hats are great Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Madeline made them all on her own – as a surprise for her brothers. As you can see …
Crafts For Kids: Paint Blowing
Craft time in our house this morning! Sammy decided we should do some painting today. With the chilly fall weather this morning, I thought it was a great day for a Fall Craft. This great craft also introduces mixing colours. We have been experimenting with different ways to paint lately. Finger painting is always a…