Materials black, pink and white construction paper scissors screw googly eyes foam ball black craft paint paint brush black electrical tape toothpicks Step 1 Twist the end of a screw into the foam ball this will help keep your hands clean during painting. Paint black. Once finished rest on the inside of a bottle cap… Read more »
Why Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn?
Every fall, I look forward to the beautiful colours as the green leaves on the trees change to yellow, orange, brown, and red. But why does this happen? To understand why leaves change colour, you need to understand why they’re green to begin with. Most colours in living things are caused by chemicals called pigments…. Read more »
How Food Affects Your Child’s Sleep
When our kids don’t sleep, we don’t sleep either. It is one of the hardships that come with being a parent. The world, unfortunately, doesn’t stop or pause for us to catch up on the sleep that we need – we must get up and go about our day, go to work, get our kids… Read more »
Halloween Face Paint – Mr. Monkey
What you’ll need: Black Face Paint Orange Face Paint Red Face Paint Black Eyeliner Pencil Large Brush or Makeup Sponge Small Brush Setting Powder Powder Brush STEP ONE Using the black eyeliner pencil draw the outline of Mr. Monkey’s face. STEP TWO Using a small brush and the orange paint make short lines around the… Read more »
Potion Making
‘Then she filled up her cauldron and said with a grin, “find something everyone! Throw something in!”’ – Julia Donaldson, Room on the Broom Depending on where you live, Fall/Autumn has fallen on the land. The nights draw in, the sweaters and thermals have been retrieved from the back of the cupboard and the pumpkin… Read more »
Bumble Nums Halloween Snack Mix
This sweet and salty snack inspired by our friends The Bumble Nums, is the perfect treat for Halloween! Here’s what you need: Pretzel sticks Mini marshmallows Chocolate chips Candied hulled pumpkin seeds *Ingredients and direction for candied pumpkin seeds below. Candied Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds 1.5 Tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp… Read more »
Slime and Sensory Play
Milk and juice are liquids: they flow, and they don’t hold their shape. Wood and rocks are solids: they hold their shape, and they don’t flow. But slime is different. When you pour it, it flows like a liquid. But when you squeeze it or slap it, it feels like a solid. All the stuff… Read more »
Tissue Box Monsters
Materials tissue box craft paint glue stick marker/pen Things to decorate googly eyes pipe cleaner egg carton or foam balls for eyes buttons stickers fun fur fun foam construction paper feathers Steps Remove inner plastic film from the box. Prime and paint your box with craft paint or use spray paint for quicker results. Leave to… Read more »
Easy Caramel Apple Mascarpone Pinwheels
These are so easy to make and so much fun if you include the kids to help. Just make sure they don’t eat all the caramel candies! Ingredients: (Yields 16) 1 roll of puff pastry (defrosted according to package instructions) 3 small apples (I prefer using Honey Crisps, but any baking apple will do) 3… Read more »
Apple Tree Stamps
Here are different ways to make apple stamps! Stamps are a fun and easy way to make a great craft! Little ones will love dipping the stamps into the paint, and making their mark on the paper. Most stamps are easier to grip and maneuver than paint brushes, so they are perfect for little hands!… Read more »
