Are you getting into that holly jolly spirit? I know it is a touch early for some, but I am ready to dive into all things Christmas! So today I am bringing you a few of my favourite Christmas sensory bins. Sensory bins are the perfect thing to have up your sleeve (not literally) for…
Toddler Activity | Paper Towel Roll Drop!
When you have a toddler at home, everything seems to take longer. Toddlers seem to require you to be by their side every day, watching them play, eat, or poop. While little Norah is quickly becoming not-so-little Norah, I still vividly remember those toddler days. In fact, I still vividly remember those toddler days with…
Snowman STEM Activity & Craft
Are you grossed out with the thought of using toilet rolls in crafts for kids? Would you be okay to try out a snowman STEM activity with a toilet roll? If not, close your eyes and pretend I am using a paper towel roll. (But I’m not… and I may have dug it out of the…
Calming Activities for Preschoolers
If you have a preschooler, I guarantee that you also have a need for these calming activities! Calming activities for preschoolers would definitely be in the parenting handbook (if only there was one). My boys tend to be on the busy side, so I am sure to include a few extra calming bins with our quiet…
10 Days of Freebies: Fall Playdough Mats
Here we go, my friend! We are officially counting down the last 3 days of this 10th Anniversary! These last 3 freebies might just be my most favourite. Today is a simple one—but a lovely one! These playdough mats will be perfect for you and yours in just a few short weeks (not to burst…
10 Days of Freebies: Printable Dollhouse
Here we are at our halfway mark! Since it is Friday, this will be our last freebie of the week so we can all catch our breath before doing 5 MORE days of freebies starting on Monday. I am so excited to be celebrating How Wee Learn’s 10th Anniversary with you! Please remember that in…
Independent Activities for Kids: 15 Things to Do Instead of TV
When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It’s such…
Learn Letters with a Watermelon Seed Activity
I first did this watermelon-themed activity with Sammy when he was learning his letters eight (eight!!!) years ago. Now that little Norah is ready to learn letters (and with summertime officially arriving this week—woohoo!), it’s the perfect time for another go. In fact, this summer will be sprinkled with all sorts of fun literacy activities…
Take Your Time…
A good friend told me she is working on strengthening one parenting skill every month. I found that pretty admirable. And while things often seem like sunshine and butterflies in this space, there are many parenting skills I could strengthen. ‘Many’ is probably not the right word… loads? Plenty? Let’s just stick with many; it…
Rainbow Fine Motor Sensory Bin
Everything colored. That is the theme in our house right now. The brighter, the better. Tons of paintings, with the purplest trees you have ever seen. Loads of crafting, with the wildest markers available. Since it is still so drab outside, we are making it very spring-like inside (hence a Rainbow Sensory Bin in January)….