For M’s 5th birthday we had a superhero-in-training party. It was loads of fun to plan, and the DIY superhero capes and masks were a BIG hit among our guests.
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Camping Party!
I had great time planning B’s camping party, which took place this past weekend. Camping is one of B’s favourite summer activities, so it only made sense to celebrate his 3rd birthday during a family campout surrounded by his nana and papa, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Read MoreIce Cream Scoop Math Game
A few weeks ago, both of my bugs were feeling a bit under the weather , so I created this simple math game to help entertain them for part of the morning. The best part is they were learning and practicing basic math skills (number sense, counting, number recognition, addition and subtraction, less and more) while having a great time doing it!
Read MoreStory Stones
My bugs love listening to stories and engaging in pretend play, so when I came across the idea of story stones on Pinterest I was inspired to make some of our own. Being avid rock collectors, my boys already had a pile of stones stashed under the deck ready to be washed and used. If you don’t have any smooth stones on hand, you can always purchase some from the dollar store. I’m not very good at drawing, so instead of painting directly onto the stones, I cheated and resorted to using stickers and Mod Podge!
Read MoreDecorating Walking Sticks
One of the reasons I love camping are the numerous possibilities for my bugs to engage in open-ended play, which coincidentally means more relaxation time for me! Although both of my bugs have wonderful imaginations, sometimes they need a little push to get their creative juices flowing. Here is a camping craft my bugs really enjoy: decorating walking sticks or, as they refer to them, ‘magic staffs’. Not only are they fun to make, but they also assist in hours of pretend play.
Read MoreNature Masks
Nature masks are a fun camping craft children of all ages will enjoy. All you need, besides the great outdoors, are: paper plates, glue, and a few extra embellishments such as googly eyes and colourful feathers.
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