The domestic cow dates back 10,500 years ago in South-East Turkey. Their ancestors were wild Oxen, otherwise known as Aurochs. There are almost 800 different breeds of cow worldwide. The most well-known ones are the dairy cows that produce milk, as not all cows do. The Holstein cow is known to make the most milk… Read more »
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and his Cut-Outs: Fine Motor Skill Practice
Today we will be learning about Henri Matisse’s Cut-Outs and using his work as a tool to practise your child’s Fine Motor Skills and creativity. We will do this by creating our own Matisse Cut-Out masterpiece. Got older kids that want to join in? No problem! This activity caters for a range of ages. Henri… Read more »
DIY Peekaboo Cat Christmas Puppet
Ready to make a puppet of the Peekaboo Cat that can really play peekaboo? Here’s another version of the Peekaboo Cat puppet – all dressed up for Christmas! You need: This template White Bristol board Four skinny popsicle sticks Scissors craft knife Glue stick Glue gun Steps 1. Print out the template. With a glue stick glue the… Read more »
Postpartum Care: from any point after having baby whether newborn or adult…
Have you just had a baby? Maybe they’re already off to college! Here are a few tips to help you get back into shape after giving birth. Exercises for postpartum moms: Learn to do proper Kegels by taking a deep inhale (imagining your ribs as an umbrella, trying to stabilize your stomach muscles and chest, trying… Read more »
Owl and Star Paper Plate Wreath
If your kids love listening and singing along to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and if they enjoy playing with their Owl and Star soft toys, they will also have a great time creating their favorite characters. You can help them make an Owl and Star paper plate wreath that they can hang on their bedroom… Read more »
Spinach Feta Phyllo Cups
Growing up with Greek friends I learned to make Spanakopita from their Yia Yia’s and this is an easy take on the beautiful triangles I was taught to make. Same ingredients, just a different presentation. Ingredients: 1 package of frozen phyllo dough (defrosted overnight) 500g frozen spinach (thawed and drained well) 1 tablespoon olive oil… Read more »
DIY Christmas Surprise Ball
Looking for some fun DIY Stocking Stuffer ideas? Need a little hostess gift, or something for your child’s favorite teacher? We’ve got you covered with our Christmas Surprise Balls! Use this step-by-step as a rough guide to making your own version at home. We used little knick knacks available at the dollar store, but you… Read more »
Three-dimensional Christmas Tree Cookies
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Your boughs so green in summertime Stay bravely green in wintertime O Tannenbaum, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Perhaps you have a Christmas party you want to impress your guests… Read more »
The Super Simple Show: Music and Dance
“Arts education is a big part of building a 21st century creative mind, and I think that we have let way too many kids lose their way by not drawing in their young minds with music, dance, painting and the other various ways we can express those things we do not have words for.” –… Read more »
Making Meal Time Fun & Appealing
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Is it tough to get your child to eat their vegetables? As parents, we can sometimes feel like we’re failing if our children aren’t eating things that we know are good for them. They may throw the food they don’t like on the floor or refuse… Read more »
