Teaching your kids to be thankful for what they have in their lives. Whether you are a toddler, preschooler, teenager, millennial, or even an adult, it is easy to take for granted what we have in our lives. It’s an important lesson for children to learn and think about in a world where social media… Read more »
Let’s Talk About Table Manners
I remember parts of what it was like to be a child… I remember time moving slowly, summers seemed to go on and on. I remember getting out of bed to show my mom a booboo I had, and hoping she would let me stay and watch TV with her instead of sending me back… Read more »
Turkey Table Decoration
Gobble, gobble! It’s that special time of year for giving thanks and preparing some festive food….what’s not to love? Get the little ones in the spirit with this fun turkey craft! It is a perfect decoration for the mantle, or the Thanksgiving table itself! Materials autumnal coloured construction paper bingo dabbers to decorate feathers scissors cello… Read more »
Apple Hand Pies
Fall is just around the corner, which means that it’s almost time for apple season! Aside from crisp fall mornings, dew on the grass from the frost the night before, and all of the back to school madness, nothing signifies fall more like the smell of apples and cinnamon, wrapping around you like a warm… Read more »
Make Your Own Fish Aquarium using CDs!
Today, Caitie’s Classroom is all about Cleaning Up! We’re going to make a fish aquarium using upcycled materials from around the house. This is a fun craft to do, while recycling materials you may not use anymore. Here is what you need: Fish CDs tissue paper small piece of construction paper permanent markers scissors, or waived edge… Read more »
Food Regeneration
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations educates its online readers on some key facts about food loss and waste. Today we are going to share a few: ‘Roughly one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year – approximately 1.3 billion tonnes – gets lost or wasted.’ ‘Fruits… Read more »
Breakfasting with the Farm Animals
Breakfast. Some people love it, some loathe it, but either way it is said to be the most important meal of the day. It is amazing how quickly a child’s personality comes out in regard to breakfast. Their likes and dislikes can surface quickly, especially when it comes to food. I’m not talking about the… Read more »
Visiting the Farmers Market with Kids
There is something so wonderful about seeing the world through the eyes of a child. One place I love watching my children’s faces light up with excitement is at local Farmers Markets. The fresh produce, the livestock, the homemade pastries, the fresh iced tea, the little wooden toys made and sold by the same hands,… Read more »
Let’s Learn About Bees
First things first. Some Biology. What is a bee? They are flying insects that are extremely important for humankind and are closely related to ants, wasps, and hornets. There are almost 20,000 species of bee on the planet. Every land surface apart from the Antartica have bees. Bees are crucial for pollination of our flowers,… Read more »
Preventing and Relieving Constipation in Children
It is no fun for your little one when they are suffering from constipation..and no fun for you either! As parents, we would do and try anything to help relieve our child’s discomfort. The good news is that constipation is usually temporary and we can help them by ensuring that they are getting the right… Read more »
