Springtime calls for a celebration and to make your own flower crown is the perfect way to do so. This paper flower crown is about as easy as it gets. My daughter and Love to make flower crowns in…

Here are 5 ways to use numbered dice: Coin Counting I played this game with my two oldest boys who are soon to be 3 and 5years old, and due to their ages I kept the coins to a minimum. We…

This Valentine’s Day we have made these simple cards to give to friends and family and help spread a little love! I was inspired by the Climate Coalition’s #ShowtheLove campaign and also the…

AHOY, MATEYS! Avast! A treasure chest we found! The loot, gold and riches. Shiver me timbers and walk the plank you peg leg ! Pirates and treasures are never boring but always fun and exciting. We…

Here are 5 ways to play with aluminium foil: 1. Foil Alphabet This is a great challenge for those who are learning their letters. Foil is so easily molded and holds its shape so well that…

In our family December is about slowing down and keeping things simple. It's about homemade gifts. In the western society most people are privileged to have covered their needs and sometimes it can…

Winter is soon here and this is the time of year when I feel I miss home the most. Not because I miss my family, which I do of course, not that I miss the food, which I also do a lot, but because I…

Here are top 5 ways to use Wooden Building Blocks: Dominoes  I used Acrylic Pens to divide the blocks and draw shapes onto each end. Dominoes are a great educational tool for shape, colour…

Children are able to learn number concepts and skills from an early age when they are at home and with their families. Before beginning school, children often know the names of many numbers and can…

I just love some of the little creations out there that are made with egg cartons. Mine had lots of holes so instead of painting the egg carton cups I thought it would be fun to cover it with tissue…

As the cooler fall days are picking up, I’m finding myself wanting to be outside with my kids constantly.  And honestly, the fresh air does us all some good.  So when I came across the book,…

Eggboxes' activities: 1. Sorting There a million things you can sort in an egg box with those perfectly divided sections but here's three of my favourite ideas. Colour: dot stickers on corks…

We love nature and animals and we are blessed to have a garden that every day gets lots of feathered visitors. They are beautiful to watch and their song is enchanting. Infact the third word my…

Fall Art Projects to do with Tots Who else is beyond ready for pumpkin everything? I’ve got out the fall leaves, the wreath for the door, and some awesome printables framed and ready to…

I had a pile of ribbon and not many ideas on how to use it. We tried weaving and made some ribbon wands then my usual inspiration searches on Instagram and Pintrest dried up. So I got to…

Part one of the guide can be found here. The first time I step into a new class I know I will encounter two types of children, those who love to write and those who hate it. Writing is not…

I love to celebrate.  I love to make a fuss over birthdays and holidays, I love decorating and putting out fun little reminders of the season, and there's just something about balloons that can…

I stare at the picture, a jumble of shapes and lines that come together to make three very un-proportional people. The "writing" below was a series of random letters or almost letters in no…

If there is one thing that appeals to me and my children it is craft and anything DIY, especially when it is made from things you already have at home. With Autumn just around the corner, words like…

The thought of sitting down with your preschooler to teach them the ABC’s can immediately make a parent bust out that dusty to-do list to avoid the drama at all costs. I’m here to tell you that…

There are many ways I use bottle caps with my boys, they range from simple colour sorting and pattern matching to more complex counting and spelling games. I've chosen five of my favourite uses (more…

Children can be very particular about their dinnerware preferences. They have their favorite plate, fork and even bottle. Here's a simple and delicious shake recipe that goes with a very cute bottle…