Who is looking for something fun, quick, and easy to prep to give those kids a bit of independent quiet time? Me! Always me. Every single time, it’s going to be me. I feel as though I am channeling N’Sync … It’s Gonna Be Me. (Know what I mean? Or are you too young to…
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Pretend play is such an important part of a child’s growth and development. Not to mention that is just so much fun! I absolutely love engaging in pretend play with my little one. To be honest, I am not sure who loves it more, me or him! In this indoor scavenger hunt activity, you will…
Doctor Pretend Play
Have you ever been told, “Don’t let your child play doctor.” I have heard all sorts of stories about things parents have seen and heard from their children and their friends when they play doctor. Some were funny while others were embarrassing or dare I say, somewhat alarming. Recently one of my students came to…
What is Phonological Awareness? And how do I teach it?
Get ready my friend, today we are diving into one of my FAVOURITE topics … What is phonological awareness? And why, the heck, is it one of Sarah’s favourite topics? Phonological awareness, in a nut shell, is the understanding of how sounds are put together and can be manipulated and changed in oral language. It…
Construction Paper Crafts for Kids to Make
If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of the basic craft supplies. It is…
Space Activities for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are fascinated about all things space which makes it a really great theme to focus learning on in preschool. This post has many space activities for preschoolers covering space topics including the solar system, the stars and moon. If you have a little one who loves space, or if you are excited about introducing…
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Spring is right around the corner which means it’s time to start planning some fun for Easter. These 20 Easter egg decorating ideas are cute, creative and easy! I hope they inspire you to have fun this season with your children. Best Ideas for Decorating Easter Eggs Most of these Easter egg decorating ideas require…
Winter Sensory Bin Ideas
Quiet bins are so important for the child and the parent. If you are a busy parent, you require no explanation as to why quiet bins are important for parents. These winter sensory bin ideas are for you. The calm, quiet, imaginative play, which your child experiences has the same calming and centering effect on…
Process Art for Preschoolers
The combination of gross motor movement and large process art is a winning combination. This particular process art for preschoolers activity gave my little one two hours of active play and creative exploration. That’s two whole magical hours spent outside painting and moving. The best part about this process art project is that gets children out of…
Indoor Hopscotch Game
Winter is the perfect time to get extra silly by bringing a classic outdoor game inside—indoor hopscotch! We created our own indoor hopscotch game board using masking tape. Indoor Hopscotch Game: Fun for the Whole Family We used masking tape to create the hopscotch board on the floor. Hard floors are definitely best for…