Toddlerhood is such an exciting time of development, especially when it comes to feeding and what foods our children are increasingly able to eat. With this season of transition however, some parents struggle to come up with easy meal ideas that are appropriate for toddlers. For parents transitioning off of purees and solely to table… Read more »
Have You Ever Seen a Goose Riding a Moose?
…Down by the Bay! Inspired by the release of the third edition of Down by the Bay on Super Simple Songs, we’ve created Moose and Goose banana pops to enjoy with your little ones. There are two flavours to choose from: Frozen Yogurt Goose Pops, or Milk Chocolate Moose Pops! We think these frozen treats… Read more »
Super Simple Recycled Plastic Bottle Planters
Did you know that this Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day? This year’s theme is Plastic Pollution, so we’ve created an activity that can upcycle a plastic bottle you already have at home. Before we get started, here are some important facts on plastic pollution: Plastic in the ocean is a terrible problem. But there… Read more »
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic at Home
Have you ever stopped to think about how much plastic you use every day? From the time you wake up to the time you go to bed, there are probably dozens of plastic items that you encounter — sandwiches covered in plastic wrap, plastic bags from the errands we do over our lunch hour, straws… Read more »
Sweet Dreams Bears Torn Paper Craft
Here is a simple craft inspired by the bears in Sweet Dreams! Torn paper crafts are a great way to encourage kids to practice their fine motor skills and have fun, at the same time. With just a little imagination, we can turn almost anything into a cool craft, even tiny pieces of paper. Today… Read more »
Start the Music!
“Life is one grand sweet song, so start the music.” – Ronald Reagan Music is important for and to children for many reasons. Music, in fact, is with them even before they are born—beginning in utero with the beat and rhythm of Mom’s heart and then, once they are born, they are exposed to the… Read more »
Rocking Paper Shark Family
It’s time for an adorable wobbling craft – let’s make Baby Shark’s family, as seen on Caitie’s Classroom! Baby Shark, Mama Shark and Papa Shark, Grandma Shark and Grandpa Shark aren’t only easy to create but they are even more fun to play with. Give them a gentle push and they will rock right and… Read more »
How to Handle Sugar in the Diet : a Sticky Subject Simplified
Marshmallow peeps, pastel covered candies, and Cadbury eggs are all around us at the grocery store. Ironically, it is also National Nutrition Month and a time of year when registered dieticians make a point to help teach the public how to make more informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits. With… Read more »
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes featuring Tobee!
Did you know today is National Sloppy Joe Day? Sloppy Joes aren’t just for the meat eaters. It’s such a versatile meal that can be replaced with chickpeas, grains, or even lentils to make a hearty, vegetarian-friendly dinner that you and your kids will love. Turn them into Tobee, and now you have a home run… Read more »
Food Chain Nesting Dolls
When the Sailor Went to Sea, she saw lots of animals, some of which eat each other. Here’s an activity inspired by Russian nesting dolls to show you who eats whom. You need: this PDF, printed out scissors glue or tape Cut out the templates and glue or tape them into rings. Now they… Read more »
