Road Trip Idea: Snack Necklace Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 An activity and a snack all in one! Materials Laces Circular cereal TIP: We use these flexible "desks" that have a strap that attaches to your child's seat if you do this in the car. They...
Road Trip Idea: Send a Postcard to Yourself! Bonnie Scorer August 12, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 Print these postcards our before your trip and then send one to yourself! What a fun surprise when you get home! Alternatively, if you are a teacher have your students tell you about their summers using...
Rainy Day Fun: Shoelace & Straw Bead Necklace Bonnie Scorer August 11, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 An inexpensive way to develop one's fine motor skills and make something simple, yet beautiful. This would great activity to explore patterning with different attributes- colour, type of bead...
Family Fun: Camping in your Backyard or Home Bonnie Scorer August 8, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 Can't get away this summer? Want to get in a little "practice" before the big trip? Why not try camping in your backyard or have a family sleepover in your home. A great memory maker. (Truth be told-...
Rainy Day Fun: Fort Sheet Bonnie Scorer August 7, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 Every summer my grandma would take out her special fort blankets for us and clothes pins to make forts in her back yard with her patio furniture. Have your children make their very own fort sheet (and...
Nature Inspired Rainy Day Fun: Animal Habitat Bonnie Scorer August 6, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 Our eldest has quite distinct, intense interests that last for a certain period of time- whether it be trains, cooking, mermaids etc. His latest obsession- brown bears. Thus, we have all been learning...
Rainy Day Fun: Mini Camping Trip Bonnie Scorer August 5, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 3 This was an idea that our eldest son had last summer which provided him and his sister hours of fun. Make camping gear for your small toys and take them on a trip! Materials Felt Version Felt (a...
Nature Finds: Pine Cone Challenge Bonnie Scorer August 4, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 3 Pinecones are perfect for so many winter crafts, but when you would like to have them they are often under quite a bit of snow where we live! Collect pinecones and set them aside for some activities we will be...
Outdoor Fun for later Rain Day Fun: Box Challenge Bonnie Scorer August 2, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 3 Kids love boxes. They spark their imagination and get them to make them into something else. Give your kids a box and challenge them- what can you make this into? Watch puppet theatres, castles, caves...
Nature Finds: Making Imprint Keepsakes Bonnie Scorer July 31, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 3 Remember the beachy feel of summer all year long, by making these imprint coasters and a dish (for jewellery etc.) Materials Air dry clay (you can buy this at art or craft supply stores) A circle...
