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New STEAM KIDS Book Is A Must-Have!

September 17, 2016 by Sue Lively

If you know my blog – you know I’m a huge fan of activities that help develop kids’ curiosity and creativity. In fact, in a world where our culture and technology are changing so quickly – I think that those qualities are some of the most important traits we can help our children develop for tomorrow….

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Filed Under: Art, Book reviews, Crafts, Kids Books, Math, Play, Science, Technology Tagged With: STEAM

The Best Cheap and Creative Kids Summer Play Ideas

July 10, 2016 by Sue Lively

Today I’m sharing with you my top 7 favourite inexpensive and creative summer play ideas for kids ages 3 to 10 for the summer break. Best of all, these activities encourage imaginative thinking and are fun! They will keep the kids busy for hours and require little to no prep or money. Sound good? Read on!

Filed Under: Art, DIY Toys, Gross Motor Play, Kids Books, Nature, Outdoors, Play Tagged With: Summer

15 Merriest Ways to PLAY With Jingle Bells

December 21, 2015 by Sue Lively

Kids LOVE jingle bells – it’s an undisputed FACT! Just last week I took some coloured rice and bells from my son’s latest sensory bin and added them into a bottle to make a quick sensory jar for my school library. I was amused all week long to see students from Junior Kindergarten to 8 constantly picking up…

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Filed Under: DIY Toys, Fine-Motor Play, Gross Motor Play, Holidays, Music, Play, Sensory Play Tagged With: Christmas, Jingle Bells

Gifts for Creative Kids Who Like to Design and Build

November 15, 2015 by Sue Lively

What makes a toy a really good toy? You know what I mean. Do you pick up your child a gift that you think will be awesome and then two days later you find it stuck behind the couch long forgotten already? What if I tell you I’ve figured it out…and what if I tell…

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Filed Under: Gifts, Holidays, Play Tagged With: Creativity

Everything Santa Claus: 45+ Kids Ideas for Christmas

November 12, 2015 by Sue Lively

Welcome to our EVERYTHING SANTA CLAUS roundup post! We’ve got Santa-inspired arts and crafts, ornaments, treats, book recommendations, and play ideas, as well as ways to stay in touch with Santa this holiday season and tips for talking to your kids about Santa – no matter what their age. There’s something here for everyone!

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Kids Books, Make-Believe, Play, Printables, Sensory Play Tagged With: Christmas

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