In order for our kids to learn more about their own personal impact on Mother Nature, I think that it’s critical that they learn from a young age about the importance of conserving resources, recycling and composting, and the effects of their personal consumption choices. This curated collection is a list of my favourite kids…
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Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids in Meaningful Ways
April 22nd is Earth Day. And many people consider the entire month as Earth month. If you like to visit Pinterest, you’ll find gazillions of cutesy little crafts for kids to make to celebrate the Earth. The problem is that most of them use plastic bits and bobs that will eventually end up in a…
Bird Art Sculptures: A Scientific Art Activity
Today’s activity is so simple that you might think it’s silly to share. But I’ve done it now with at least 40 kids aged 4 to 9 and they all had a great time creating their own bird art. Sometimes, the simplest activities really are the best – especially when they involve a little scientific…
15 Summer Nature Activities for Kids
What are your kids doing this Summer? For my family, Summer time with Onetime is a time to enjoy the outdoors, the sunshine, and if we are able – the ocean. As much as kids love Summer holidays, keeping them busy can be a real chore! If you’ve not got the luxury of sending your…
7 Cheap Summer Creative Play Ideas That Keep Kids Busy
Are you dreading those long summer days with the kids – with the inevitable chorus of “What can we do, Mom?” Is money tight too? (Believe me – I was there for the last four years when a coffee from Tim Horton’s was an exorbitant treat!) Although there’s always Netflix, if you’re like me –…