I mentioned last week that we have an excess of egg cartons and gave you the heads up to be expecting a lot of egg carton crafts. Well, I hope you took me seriously – and if not, heads up! I started looking for some inspiration – and boy did I find some!! Here are…
Pretend Play: Feed the Animals
I don’t think there is anything more precious than listening to little ones playing make believe. Pretend play is more than darling to listen to, though, it is actually an incredible important part of child development. So – how do we help our children engage in pretend play? For the very most part, little ones…
The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe
Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I am…
Books that Explore the Seven Continents for Kids!
I was never good at Geography. Do you know why? When I was in Grade 3, I was given a test to find out my preliminary knowledge about where things were located on a map, and I received 4/50. From that moment on, I deemed myself terrible at Geography and shied away from learning all…
Popsicle Stick Crafts: 35 Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do
Do you know what is almost TOO simple for a crafting supply? Popsicle sticks. If you don’t have any on hand, I highly recommend that you get a package so you and your kids can have fun with these popsicle stick crafts and activities! For this post, I’ve searched the internet for some of the…
Just Plain Fun Summer Games!
Summer sure is flying right on by. It does have a way of doing that around here. Winters that go on, and on, and on (and on) and summers that vanish in a blink. But I will not let it slip away just yet. And we are going to squeeze each and every last drop…
43 Quiet Time Activities for 2 Year Olds
You asked for it! Or at least one of you asked for Quiet Time activities for 2-year-olds, and I am always happy to help! Even though it might take me just a little while to get the post together (if you can classify 3 weeks as just a little while … please do, you kind…
Homemade Cards for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the best time to plan ahead and help your kids make some Father’s Day cards for their Dad and/or Father figures. Below are 30 of the best Father’s Day cards for kids to make from around the web! Making these cards with our little ones, instead…
Making Knight’s Armour (Pretend Play Idea)
If your child loves superheroes and saving the day, learning about knights and castles during the medieval times is going to be an absolute blast. In this fun activity from our Kindergarten at Home Curriculum, your child will develop and strengthen their fine motor skills as they enjoy some pretend play and create suits of…
An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!
Can toddlers really (really) enjoy independent activities? Yes! Just ask the growing numbers of families in my Quiet Time Club! With a little bit of work, some time, and ensuring the ‘5 Golden Rules’ are followed, toddler and preschoolers can have enjoy independent activities and quiet time every single day with glowing success! But, why…