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Create a Bug Catcher

As I think back to recess times at school, this was also a favourite activity that held the attention of many children, especially after a rainfall. Apparently it is great to watch your teacher squirm when you show them the longest worm that you could find.

So here’s my challenge to you this weekend, hopefully, before the bugs all disappear for the season.

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day!

There is nothing more exciting for a child than dressing up and getting to pretend to be someone that they’re not. This is typically referred to as imaginative play or dramatic play. Dramatic Play has existed since I can remember, in fact I can remember playing like this when I was young, except now we have begun to put a focus on it, especially at home and in the kindergarten classrooms.

Our Top Healthy School Lunch Ideas

One thing that I know hasn't changed is the need for students to eat healthy lunches. Not only do they help replenish the needed energy for students, but good food helps to keep brains learning. Healthy food helps you learn, play and grow is what I always tell my students, especially during my nutrition unit. So this week I thought I would focus on some ideas to help build healthy lunches.

How to Make Back to School Shopping Fun!

If you haven’t started back already, you’ve probably got the list of school supplies that you need to get for your child’s return to school. Realistically though, not everyone enjoys back to school shopping as much as me (my husband just cringes when I tell him I’m going shopping for school supplies). So here’s a few suggestions on how to make it a little more enjoyable, hopefully, on everyone involved. You may need to change it slightly depending on the COVID restrictions in your area, but there are still lots of ways to make it fun and engaging for your family.

Nature Challenge: Build a Raft

A couple of weeks ago I was going to be watching my niece for a few days. Before she came, I was racking my brain as to what kinds of things I could do with her and my daughter. I thought to myself, what if I challenge her to build a raft using only materials found in nature?

Our Favourite Summertime Drinks!

One way to beat the summer heat is by enjoying a cool, refreshing drink while relaxing in the shade. Here are a couple of our favourite summertime drinks to enjoy outside that anyone can make!

Frozen Mango, Kiwi and Raspberry Pops!

One thing that I do know that works to help keep cool (other than a pool or beach or sprinkler) just happens to be one of my favourites! I LOVE summer treats – fresh berries or watermelon, milkshakes and ice cream. My all time favourite would be popsicles! There are so many delicious flavours to have (personally I like the white ones the best). However, just recently I bought my own popsicle molds – this means that I get to have lots of fun mixing popsicles for myself!

The Case of the Missing Sock Challenge

There are so many times where I go to fold the clean laundry and there is a sock that doesn’t have it’s buddy. Has this happened to you? I like to think of it as a mystery novella, “The Case of the Missing Sock”. In fact, I know that this happens to a lot of people because there is a day specifically devoted to lost socks. No matter how much you search the dryer, your yard, or even your entire house those missing socks are nowhere to be found.

The Case of the Missing Sock Challenge

There are so many times where I go to fold the clean laundry and there is a sock that doesn’t have it’s buddy. Has this happened to you? I like to think of it as a mystery novella, “The Case of the Missing Sock”. In fact, I know that this happens to a lot of people because there is a day specifically devoted to lost socks. No matter how much you search the dryer, your yard, or even your entire house those missing socks are nowhere to be found.

Butterscotch Brownie Day May 9th!

May 9th is Butterscotch Brownie Day! Fun Fact: butterscotch brownies were created before the chocolate brownies that we have all come to know and love. These delicious treats are also known as Blondies because of the colour that they are. Like chocolate brownies, these can be left as is or made fancier by adding things such as walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips and so much more.

Butterscotch Brownie Day May 9th!

May 9th is Butterscotch Brownie Day! Fun Fact: butterscotch brownies were created before the chocolate brownies that we have all come to know and love. These delicious treats are also known as Blondies because of the colour that they are. Like chocolate brownies, these can be left as is or made fancier by adding things such as walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips and so much more.

Mother Days Craft- A Mother's Love

Mother’s Day is May 10th. A day that is set aside to honour all the mothers, and maternal influences, to children all over the world. When I ask my students to tell me of people or things that they love or are thankful for, Moms (and Dads) are typically towards the top of the list.

Mother Days Craft- A Mother's Love

Mother’s Day is May 10th. A day that is set aside to honour all the mothers, and maternal influences, to children all over the world. When I ask my students to tell me of people or things that they love or are thankful for, Moms (and Dads) are typically towards the top of the list.

Earth Day - Seed Paper Craft

One great way to get involved in Earth Day is to plant more flowers in your area. Seed paper is a great way to do that as you can carry the papers around with you and leave them on the ground where you would like to plant some flowers. Some great seed ideas are ones that bees or butterflies enjoy (wildflowers or milkweed). Have fun creating great shapes and brightening up your community.