Ice Moulds and Icy Sun Catchers
Easy Christmas Ice Moulds and sun catchers: Make a beautiful ice mould or sun catcher to add a holiday touch to your front porch or walk-way. Pop over to CBC Parents, and you’ll see how we made ours...
View ArticlePolar Sensory Bin for Preschoolers Bin
Looking for a great activity to keep your hooligans entertained during the deep-freeze we’re having? Set up a polar sensory bin for the kids to play with and explore. It’s a great addition to a...
View ArticleHomemade Watercolours For Kids
If this is your first peek at our homemade water colours, please pop on over to CBC Parents to check out all the details, and to get our easy recipe! You likely have the ingredients already in your...
View ArticleHomemade Shape Puzzle
Use items from around your home to make a homemade shape puzzle! If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to keep your hooligans entertained, our homemade shape puzzle is sure to be a hit! It’s...
View ArticlePainting on the Snow
Snow painting – a creative and fun way to create art outdoors in winter-time. If winter has truly arrived where you are, you’ll definitely want to add SNOW PAINTING to your list of fun, outdoor...
View ArticleMelted Crayon Art Hearts
Have you ever created art with melted crayons? It’s a pretty cool technique! The colours all blend and swirl together so magically! It’s almost hypnotizing watching it happen. Want to give it a try?...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Light Box
Want to know how to make an inexpensive, easy homemade light box? These homemade light boxes are super for individual or group play, and they’re small enough to take on the go! You can whip up one of...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Paper Plate Crafts
Here’s a sneak peek at a couple of really cute and super-simple St. Patrick’s Day paper plate crafts that the hooligans made this year! You’ll find several more easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts here on my...
View ArticleAnimal Hospital Pretend Play Idea for Preschoolers
I love setting up fun and engaging pretend play activities for the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare. Some of our favourite pretend play activities have been our: Baby Bath Station Doll Diaper...
View ArticlePaper Plate Rocking Birds
These adorable paper plate birds will add a burst of colour to your day! They’re a colourful version of our rockin’ robin craft, and the perfect spring craft for a toddler or preschooler. Pop on over...
View Articlehand dyed pasta necklaces
Quick and easy recipe for hand dyed pasta necklaces: This method of making hand dyed pasta is quick and easy, and pretty much mess-free. The pasta is vibrant and won’t stain hands, and it’s great for...
View ArticleDIY Craft Kit for Kids
Crafting with little ones can be somewhat daunting if you don’t have a designated place to keep all of your supplies, but we have an easy solution! Tame the craft clutter with this DIY craft kit for...
View ArticleHomemade Natural Wind Chimes
We recently made vibrant rainbow wind chimes here in my daycare, using sticks we’d gathered on a nature walk. They were so beautiful and easy to make, we were inspired to make a couple of natural...
View ArticleChild’s Sewing Basket
Put together a child’s sewing basket for fun activity for the playroom or to give as a homemade gift for a child. The supplies in this basket are great for early sewing activities that help develop...
View ArticleHomemade Musical Instruments for Kids
Looking for some easy, homemade musical instruments for kids to make? We have 5 ideas you’ll love! All of our instruments are made from simple materials you likely have around the house or in your...
View ArticleCloud Dough Bake Shop
Set up a cloud dough bake shop with 2 basic ingredients and a handful of house-hold items. Today, I’m sharing one of our favourite sensory materials. Cloud Dough: a silky, moldable dough that crumbles...
View ArticlePaper Bag Alien Hat
Looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft for your kids to make? Here’s a terrific paper bag craft that they’ll love. They can make this paper bag monster or alien hat to wear with a costume or for...
View ArticleCoffee Filter Poppies for Remembrance Day
Coffee Filter Poppies – an easy Remembrance Day craft for kids. For those of you who observe Remembrance Day or Veterans’ Day, pop over to CBC Parents to see how we made these Coffee Filter Poppies....
View ArticleTissue Paper Mosaic Ornaments
Tissue Paper Mosaic Christmas Ornaments – a fine motor Christmas craft for kids to make and hang on the Christmas tree. We recently made these gorgeous Tissue Paper Mosaic Ornaments here in my daycare....
View ArticleHomemade Bird Feeder with Fruits and Grains
Pop over to CBC Parents to see how we made these fruit and grain bird feeders to help our feathered friends get through the winter! Jackie CurrieJackie is a mom, wife, home daycare provider, and the...
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