Over the summer holidays, my only child finally got to see his cousin after months of not being able to visit with family. He was thrilled to have a playmate, and it was exciting to explore how my preschooler’s activities could be scaled to dynamically engage a seven-year-old. His cousin is deeply interested in arts and…
Outdoor Nature Prints for Kids
As the weather gets warmer, we have slowly been moving our art supplies outdoors. My kids are used to doing art inside at the table, but there is something refreshing and exciting for toddlers about taking the materials we have and using them in a new space. Outdoor art, especially our nature prints, gives us a…
Color Mixing Activity for Preschoolers
My little guy absolutely loves rainbows! He also loves science and getting a little messy, so I knew that enjoying a fun color mixing activity would be right up his ally. A great color mixing activity for preschoolers combined with creating a fingerprint rainbow is the perfect combination of science and messy, not to mention…
Sand Art for Kids
From beaches with wild horses to riverside cliffs with flowering blackberry bushes, we’ve been steeped in sunshine while camping at our local state parks. When camping, I try to limit planned activities and pack minimally so that we can enjoy the simple pleasures. What I love about sand art for kids is that it is…
Chalk Art For Kids: A Smashing Summertime Success!
At the end of last summer, we stocked up on summer supplies and put them away in a cabinet in our garage—who doesn’t love a good sale? So, as the weather got warmer, my kids were thrilled to see that I was well stocked with the basics for outdoor play – bubbles and boxes of…
A Wonderfully Messy Sandcastle Craft
With summer just around the corner, I can’t help but dream about the hot sun and the sand at our feet. Since we are not quite ready to head to the beach, I thought what fun it would be to pretend and make a sandcastle craft! Sandcastle building can get messy so why shouldn’t this…
Homemade Birthday Gifts for Kids to Make
Homemade birthday gifts are a special way to show loved ones that you really care about them. The best thing about these homemade birthday gifts is that kids can make them on their own or with just a little help. Below you will find the best homemade birthday gifts for kids to make from across…
A Sticky Preschool Name Craft
Summer days are within reach. For our family, that means it’s camping season! In preparation for our next camping expedition, I decided to practice some woodworking skills through this fun and rewarding preschool name craft. In this craft, your preschooler will exercise problem solving, safety, and fine motor skills. By using her or his name in this…
Toilet Paper Rolls: Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do
Looking for some fun things for your kids to make and do with all those toilet paper rolls hanging around? I’ve scoured the internet looking for the best toilet paper roll projects! Here you will find cute animal crafts and toilet paper roll toys to make. As well as some fine motor, STEM and nature…
Mother’s Day Colouring Pages
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! I am hoping that your little ones will pamper you and shower you with all of the finest homemade goodies. And maybe, just maybe, you get a few little moments to relax and recharge all on your own. I want that so much for you that I have a Mother’s Day…