I was waiting for the perfect day to attempt some barefoot and crazy DIY wrapping paper with my kids. I wanted a day when they were calm, quiet, and focused. Well, I gave up on waiting for that and just got to the wrapping paper! It was so very much fun—and really wasn’t as messy…
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…
How to Make a Paper Bag Snowflake
I can’t recall where I first saw this idea, but let me tell you… ever since we learned how to make a paper bag snowflake—trust me, it’s easy!—our house has been FILLED with them every winter since. Paper bag snowflakes turn out stunningly beautiful Every. Single. Time. Plus, they’re easy enough to make for little…
The Christmas-iest Christmas Sensory Bins!
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…
Paper Plate Christmas Crafts
Christmas is a busy time of year! The last thing a mama needs is to be on the search for fancy craft supplies to make sweet Christmas crafts with wee ones. After Norah’s fascination with our latest paper plate craft, I decided to search for some fun paper plate Christmas crafts. I found so many!…
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…
Math in Real Life | Explore Math with Hands-On Fun!
Do you have an inquisitive little one who loves numbers, shapes, and problem-solving? What if you engage your little ones in a playful way while learning about some super cool mathematical topics? Get ready to be astonished as I tell you a little bit about our Math is Everywhere Family Unit Study, where we explore math…
Preschool Crafts for Winter
Winter crafts for preschoolers! We have snowmen crafts, snowflake crafts, crayon resist winter art projects, snowy trees, and so many more! If you are looking for a specific season or theme, please visit my Main Preschool Craft Page. The snow is in the air around these parts (given I live in Canada, so snow is…
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…
