If you are home with your little ones right now and wondering what to do, I have one suggestion: Nature crafts and activities for preschoolers!!! Get those little ones outside, or bring the outdoors in, with these fabulous activities. If you are wondering how to instil a love of the environment and this beautiful Mother…
X-Ray Dramatic Play for Preschoolers
You might know that around here, we like to keep things simple. Well, once in a while, I find something so AMAZING that I need to share it with you, even if it does take a little prep work. And I truly do mean just a little. This homemade X-ray machine for dramatic play is…
Wait! Before You Choose Summer Camp…
I am so happy to partner with The Little Gym today to bring you some important things to consider before choosing a summer camp. Who knew that choosing a summer camp could create panic? Okay, that is a bit drastic. But really – who knew it would be stressful? This is our first year doing…
A Painter’s Tape Road (again)
Guess what? I just published my 500th post. 500 posts about playful ways to get those little ones learning – and a few about my chickens. Turns out I have a lot to say – but there are some ideas that simply keep reappearing again and again in this space. Quiet Bins, obviously, but also…
An Invitation to Build Big
We have some absolutely lovely neighbours. Neighbours who were thrilled at the chance to swap firewood from their woods for (loads of) eggs from our lovely ladies. Goodness, is there anything my chickens can’t do? They can even keep us warm all winter long. That great big load of wood, ready to be chopped, had…
15 Fun Things to Do in the Snow!
I love the winter – but I haven’t always. Truthfully, I use to really dislike it. REALLY. But, I love the outdoors and I love having my kids outside. And where I live we have snow for a good 5 months of the year, which is a very long time to dislike something. So a…
The Cow and Bear Rhyme Game {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday. Did you know that a child’s ability to rhyme in Kindergarten is a direct correlation with his reading success in Grade one? It’s true. So if you are looking to give your little one a leg up on reading, have fun with a rhyme or two. We practice rhyming mostly through…
Science Experiments: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Science experiments for kids are big in our home. My kids love them – and so do I. While teaching Kindergarten I made science experiments a priority. Kids are so naturally curious about the world around them and science experiments bring this learning fully to life! So my wee ones and I decided to do…