Nicole Carney, Author at Busy Bugs

Christmas iPad Apps!

Posted by Nicole Carney on Dec 7, 2012 in Awesome iPad Apps, Christmas Activities | 0 comments

With the holiday preparations in full swing, I could really use some uninterrupted time to get things done. Thank goodness for the iPad! There are so many incredible apps available that are educational, fun and, most importantly, interactive. I know that when M and B are playing games on the iPad their brains are busy computing and making new connections, which is in direct contrast to the infamous television that invariably transforms my little ones into vacant, lethargic zombies.

Glitter Pictures!

Posted by Nicole Carney on Dec 4, 2012 in Christmas Activities, Winter Activities | 0 comments

A Christmas without glitter is like a birthday without cake; it just doesn’t seem right! We have a lot of sparkly ornaments on our tree and entwined in the garland on our banister, but the mantel definitely needed to be bedazzled as well. I wanted to do something that was simple, cheap, and enjoyable for M (and really, how could it not be fun when a ridiculous amount of glitter is involved?)

Marshmallow Shapes for Preschoolers

Posted by Nicole Carney on Nov 30, 2012 in Math Activities | 0 comments

This morning M and B came downstairs for breakfast to find that Bob, our Elf on the Shelf, had built a house structure out of toothpicks and mini marshmallows!

Christmas Sensory Bin

Posted by Nicole Carney on Nov 30, 2012 in Christmas Activities, Sensory Bins | 0 comments

My boys love when I surprise them with a sensory bin full of fun things to touch and experiment with! The other day, when I was getting ready to decorate the house for Christmas, I threw some things into our sensory bin that would help keep their little hands and growing minds busy. I tried to include materials that had interesting shapes, textures, colours, and sounds. This is what I came up with: