Tag Archives: HOMESCHOOL

Glow in the Dark Rain Cloud in a Jar

I’ve seen the Raincloud in a Jar experiment popping up all over Pinterest and Instagram for months and added it to our list of things to do, until I saw my oh-so-inspiring Insta-homie, Roshelle of  Happi Crafts, put her creative twist on it and then we had to try it ASAP! This is our second time making aContinueContinue reading “Glow in the Dark Rain Cloud in a Jar”

Rainbow Bean Sensory Bin

My daughter and I LOVE making sensory bins! Sometimes they’re simple and sometimes they’re elaborate, and no matter what, they always ignite hours of imaginative play. The best sensory bins can be made from simple household ingredients, and this one is no exception. My daughter and I picked up a big bag of beans atContinueContinue reading “Rainbow Bean Sensory Bin”

Rainbow Cupcakes

Last weekend my daughter asked if we could bake cupcakes; since she has been obsessed with rainbows, and St Patrick’s Day is around the corner, I figured why not give rainbow cupcakes a try? This was a first for us, and it will definitely not be the last – they were awesome!! My husband andContinueContinue reading “Rainbow Cupcakes”

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 wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Baking with kids”

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, cutContinueContinue 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 ofContinueContinue reading “Rainbow Carnation Science Experiment”

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 glueContinueContinue reading “Dental Hygiene Part 2: Flossing”