Eeeep! Spring is almost springing, and I just can’t wait a minute longer for it! It might still be in the ’40s here (with occasional snow) but I’ve already packed up my winter frocks and swapped glittery white flakes for…
Can I interest anyone in early spring…? When the cold has worn out its welcome, but flowers are still seeds sleeping deep down underground, grab a stick and some tissue paper and make it work! Just a few long messy strips,…
Ok, so….this is going to sound a little kooky, but have you ever planted a few old pennies the day before St. Patrick’s day…? Call me crazy, but I kinda enjoy a little good-natured mischief, so instead of trapping leprechauns I try…
A couple of Fridays ago I started a new tradition, and for the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing projects that use a little easy DIY’ing and a lot of imagination. This week’s fantastical creation began with a curious gift…
We’ve been celebrating Montessori learning all week, and I couldn’t end without hitting upon one of the cornerstones of Montessori education – practical life skills (Not familiar with the concept? You can find a great introduction here from Montessori Guide).…
Nurture your child’s senses this winter with a creative DIY mini winter sensory garden! It’s an excellent winter kids’ activity and a fun-filled way to develop their fine motor skills and stimulate their senses, while encouraging mindfulness and meditation. With…
Our free printable leaf activity kit is a great way for kids to jump into fall! Color, make into a collector’s book or leaf garland, and more! When I was little, one of our classic autumn family activities was gathering…
Do you love the farmers’ market as much as I do? If so, you are going to adore this fun afternoon stamping project. You can use vegetables (or fruits) you probably already have around the house to make companion totes…
As part of our celebration of Shinrin-Yoku and quality kids’ time spent in the great outdoors, we made a set of origami nature boxes – perfect for collecting and keeping all of your outdoor finds – flowers, rocks, leaves, shells…bugs…!…
