Most people realize that kids need plenty of time playing outside and exploring nature. After all, it’s important that children stay active, especially in our sedentary and screen addicted society. The benefits of outside play for children reach farther than just physical fitness, though. The benefits of outside…
Earth day is celebrated worldwide on April 22nd each year. The whole point is to show support for environmental protection, which is a great excuse to introduce environmental awareness to kids of all ages. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids these easy activities…
For anybody that knows me, they know my eldest child DOES NOT SLEEP! No joke! Ever since she was a baby her sleep habits have been awful! It doesn’t seem to matter what we do, she is just not a sleeper! If she goes to bed at…
People that know me, know how anti seat work I am. I firmly believe that children’s bodies are meant for moving and learning through play. Children are not designed, or meant to sit for extended periods of time and they thrive through their own desire to learn and…
As we neared the end of 2019 I found our household in a bit of a life rut. Too many holidays, treats, special outings and late nights and our entire family was quite frankly a hot mess. I was over tired and stressed trying to keep work, activities…
Water beads are the ultimate sensory play material. You can squish them, squeeze them, toss toys into them and even freeze them! No matter how you play with them, they are bound to be fun for little hands! Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. If you use…
When people find out that we homeschool their first question, after grilling me on the perils of lack of socialisation and the danger of being ‘left behind’, is what curriculum do I use? The shock, dismay and judgmental expressions that I’m met with when they find out I…