My favorite season is almost here! I adore fall. The crunch of leaves, the golden light, the crisp air—it’s all just too lovely to resist. And with changing seasons, I love crafting! I have a beautiful and simple fall craft to share from Seasonal Living with Littles—and it’s a magical one. This fall fairy craft…
How Lightning Works: A Shocking Experiment for Kids!
Have your kids ever wondered how lightning works? With this exciting hands-on activity from our Weather Unit Study, they’ll get to recreate lightning in your own home—no thunderclouds required! This spark-filled experiment is a fantastic way to explore static electricity and understand how lightning forms. This activity is just one of the many fun and…
How to Make a Pinwheel | Learning About the Weather
Want to make a super fun pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Yep, that’s all you need! Oh, and if you’re also curious about wind, forces, and maybe even a few cool experiments to try after, you’re in the right place. We’re about to dive into the magic…
Collecting Nature Treasures with Kids
I hope everyone’s been soaking up the sunshine and getting outside this summer! I’m sure you know this already, but it truly is one of my favourite things to do! Being outside and enjoying nature and all its wonderful treasures. If you’ve ever gone on a walk, hike, or even just stepped into the backyard…
Learning Through Play: Sunken Treasure Review
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that children learn best through play. Hands down. When kids are actively engaged—imagining, exploring, giggling, creating—learning just sticks. Play-based learning helps children absorb big concepts in a way that feels natural and enjoyable, and the results are amazing. I’ve seen it firsthand with my own children….
Sun Science Experiment | Solar Updraft Tower
Did you know the warmth you feel on your skin from the Sun is actually a type of energy? It’s called solar power—and it’s a pretty big deal. “Solar” means it comes from the Sun, like those solar panels you might spot on rooftops. They soak up sunlight and turn it into electricity. Pretty impressive,…
The Sweetest Little Pinecone Bee Craft
There’s something special about the changing seasons, especially when summer rolls in with longer days, warmer nights, and that golden glow that seems to last forever. And guess what? The Summer Solstice is just around the corner! This year, mark your calendars for June 20th—that’s when the Northern Hemisphere celebrates the longest day of the…
How to Make a Nature Fairy Door
This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I’m going to share one of the Nature School activities…
Spring Craft Idea: Flower-Pressed Luminaries
Guess what!!?? The start of spring is just a few short days away! I cannot wait for some longer days, more sunshine, birds chirping, and flowers blooming. The spring equinox is on March 20th; this is when the day will be equally as long as the night. Then each day after will be a little…
Rainforest Animal Crafts & Art Projects for Kids
If you’re learning about the rainforest in your homeschool or classroom, you’ve come to the right place! This post is filled with fun rainforest animal crafts and art projects—the perfect hands-on addition to a rainforest unit study. From toucans to tigers, snakes to sloths, you’re going to love these colorful, mixed-media art projects! Rainforest Diorama…
