Get ready to see the whole world from the comfort of your couch! I am thrilled to introduce you to The Seven Continents Family Unit Study where you will learn about the continents through hands-on FUN! Did you know that the continents used to be all together in a supercontinent known as Pangaea? Or that…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers are a very important part of that whole-body learning! Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle……
Winter Sensory Bin: One Ingredient Slippery Sledding!
I had thought of this idea for a neat winter sensory bin for my kids quite a while ago. But in my mind, I knew it would be messy, which is why I think I waited so long to give it a go. But the mess really wasn’t that bad at all… and it was…
Salt Dough Ornaments with Cloves for Christmas
It is really starting to feel like the holiday season around here! We have officially started Christmas School (and the kids are LOVING it), the Christmas decorations are out, and we completed our first Christmas tradition of the year: making salt dough ornaments together! I can’t even tell you the number of times we have…
Five Senses Activity: Making Pine Needle Tea!
Are you looking for fun things to do outside for the whole family? You have to try this five senses activity! This activity took me outside of my comfort zone—and it almost didn’t happen because of that. But… I am so happy it did! For this five senses activity, we explored the sense of taste—outside—with…
Fabulous Fall Science Experiments
I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything… and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn’t too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours…
How to Make a Nature Fairy Door
Childhood is a time for magic and imaginations to run wild! Creating a fairy house is a treasured activity to do with your little one. And today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to create a beautiful fairy door with a few sticks and some string. This activity is from one of…
Turn Milk into Plastic!
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn’t. I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was,…
Fall Craft for Preschoolers: Leaf-y Jack-o’-Lantern
Each year, we head out for a trip to a special conservation area over the Thanksgiving weekend (perhaps it seems early to be talking about Thanksgiving, but for us here in Canada, Thanksgiving is only a week away!). One year, I brought this little fall craft for preschoolers along. It worked out beautifully for the…
Moon Activities for Kids
One of the most exciting parts of homeschooling is the time available to explore topics that are of interest. When my boys were younger, one of the first topics that really intrigued them was the moon. And so, “moon activities” became the name of the game. We spent a lot of time reading moon books,…