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Baking with kids

I love baking, and my daughter has been baking by my side since she was teeny tiny. We cook together too, but baking is definitely what she and I enjoy most in the kitchen. The learning opportunities are numerous: math, reading, science and nutrition, to name a few. Engaging young kids in the kitchen also offers wonderfulContinue reading “Baking with kids”

Carrot Patch Craft

I love this craft idea because it’s super simple, is a fun way to learn about root vegetables, and with Easter only a month away, it’s the perfect way to kick-off our holiday themed crafts. 🙂 Here’s what you need: Two paper plates (one cut in half) Paint: brown and blue Construction paper: orangeContinue reading “Carrot Patch Craft”

Helping Hands – Washing Dishes

Kids love to participate and feel included. I like to fuel that desire by finding opportunities to engage my daughter and help her learn. In our family, everybody helps out with household responsibilities; we cook together, and we clean together. We try to avoid treating these responsibilities as chores, and make things fun where possible.Continue reading “Helping Hands – Washing Dishes”

Children’s Books About Kindness

Reading is a wonderful way to spend time with kids, and the learning opportunities are endless. I’ve been reading to my daughter since we brought her home from the hospital. In the first year, it helps build language comprehension, and the images offer wonderful stimulation for growing brains. Between the age of one and two,Continue reading “Children’s Books About Kindness”

Daniel Tiger Mix and Match Game

I’m always on the lookout for new activities for my daughter, especially ones that are easily portable and can offer entertainment on-the-go. My daughter is a huge fan of Daniel tiger, so I was pretty excited when I found this printable Daniel Tiger Mix and Match game on the CBC website. I printed the sheets, cutContinue reading “Daniel Tiger Mix and Match Game”

Rainbow Carnation Science Experiment

I remember doing this as a child and being fascinated, and I love finding fun ways to introduce science to my toddler, so I was excited to do this experiment with her. We bought a small bouquet of white carnations and added food colouring to six glasses of water, making each glass a different colour ofContinue reading “Rainbow Carnation Science Experiment”

Rainbow Art – Tissue Paper Bleeding

My daughter is currently into everything rainbow, so we were delighted when our recent Kiwico Koala Crate arrived and the theme was Rainbows. If you aren’t familiar with Kiwico, they offer a subscription service focused on science and art for kids 0-16+. We’re really big fans! Our Rainbow Koala Crate came with three great artsContinue reading “Rainbow Art – Tissue Paper Bleeding”

3D Paper Rainbow (with bonus science experiment)

We’re currently going through a major “everything rainbow” phase in our house – ever since we got our rainbow themed Kiwico Koala Crate in February, my daughter has been obsessed with rainbows. I love themed crafts, and who doesn’t love rainbows, so I’ve embraced the obsession (from breakfast to bath and bed time) and thisContinue reading “3D Paper Rainbow (with bonus science experiment)”

Even small hands can be helping hands

It’s never too early to start helping kids learn to pitch in around the house. We are a family and we share the responsibility of keeping our home tidy, clean, and organized. In the words of Daniel Tiger, “Everyone is big enough, big enough to do something.” Ever since my daughter was one year old,Continue reading “Even small hands can be helping hands”

Dental Hygiene Part 2: Flossing

Flossing is tricky to teach to a toddler, so I wanted to find a fun way to help my daughter understand how to do it properly and practice. Here’s what we used: Construction paper (pink for the mouth and red for the tongue) Scissors Black marker Glue (I used a glue gun, but white glueContinue reading “Dental Hygiene Part 2: Flossing”