Like most kids, my son has always loved imaginative pretend play. When he was a toddler, it started off with pretending that the large black ottomon in our living room was a train and we would take endless rides together. Can you say “Choo-chooooo!?“ At the age of 6 now, he continually blows me away with his…
Preschoolers
Indoor Soil Science and Engineering Challenges
Do your kids loving playing in the sandbox, or digging around in the garden in the summer? If so, then they’re going to love today’s indoor soil science and engineering activities and challenges! Although you may only think of it as mud, soil is super interesting to kids when they have a chance to really…
5 Sensory Bins for Curious Toddlers
Sensory bins are a great way to encourage children to interact and explore in a controlled environment. They are also an effective way for children to learn using all 5 senses. According to Love Play and Learn, “[Children are] building pre-math skills, fine motor skills, language skills, imaginative play, and much, much more.” In this post we will…
Boost Reading Confidence with a Personal Word Book
Is your child starting to read and recognize signs and words around him? Or is she a beginning reader who needs a boost to her reading confidence? You’re going to love this early literacy activity! Today I’ll show you how to easily make a personal word book full of words your child knows. You can…
How to Throw the Best Train Birthday Party Ever!
Today you’ll find all my ideas for how to throw the most awesome train birthday party ever. I’ve got party entertainment ideas for kids of all ages, decorations, fun foods, and party favours covered! Full steam ahead!