If you know my family at all then you know that we love a good road trip. Honestly, it’s the least costly way to get to where you are going often. For instance, we frequently do this Home to Tremblant Quebec drive or we do one of our Vermont ski trips as a family. We have this down to a ‘T’ by now. Snacks packed, route loaded on the GPS, hitting the road by 4 a.m. and we are rocking and rolling. Oh, but not without some reliable road trip activities and road trip games like this roll a story…
The first day of kindergarten is a landmark occasion. For children, it’s a big step into a wider world of friends, learning, and independence. For parents, it’s a mix of pride, excitement, and a little bit of anxiety. I will never forget my children’s first day of school. One was more than ready but the other definitely had separation anxiety very early on. In fact, they couldn’t have been more different in that regard. We were of course teaching our kids many of the skills they’d need, from preschool patterns and shapes to letter recognition, but they also each had…
When I was a kid learning to read began with learning the alphabet and then it shifted to discovering phonics. Phonics literally helped me figure out reading and shortly after that a lifelong love of books began. I mean phonics and sounding out words worked so well for me and millions of others in my age group at the time we were growing up. Unlocking the Magic of Reading Books are filled with endless wonder, colourful illustrations, mystery and so much joy. For adults, reading sometimes feels effortless, but for a child, decoding words and lines on a page can…
Summer always feels like a whirlwind. Slow it down for half a second with some fun transition activities like this Back to School Word Search for Kids. Between the final trips to the beach and the hunt for the perfect backpack, the transition back to a school routine can be a jolt for students and parents alike. Not going to lie, I used to get panicky the closer we got to the end of the summer. This post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying links. Summer vibes are some of my…
It’s no secret we love camping. It is one of our favourite ways to disconnect and just touch grass. Good for my mental and physical health not to mention my whole family’s mental health. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. Qualifying purchases mean a small commission for me at no cost to you. The Joys of Camping Nothing beats the feeling of gathering around a campfire. It’s the perfect way to hit the pause button on a busy week and enjoy some quality time in nature. Whether you are experienced campers or just starting out, there’s…
There is a specific kind of magic in watching a child make a genuine connection. It’s witnessing them light up and be receptive to learning. You know that split second where a jumble of symbols on a page suddenly transforms into a language they can decode. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we can bridge the gap between those early days of spotting letters and the more complex world of mathematical patterns. It’s one thing to recognize a number; it’s another thing entirely to understand its personality. That’s why I am offering this Numbers & Letters Sorting Toolkit for you…
If you’ve ever watched a preschooler concentrate on tracing a dotted line, you know it’s a high-stakes operation. Tongue out, brow furrowed, crayon gripped like a club. It’s adorable, but it’s also critical developmental work. Tracing isn’t just busy work to keep kids quiet while you finish your coffee. It is the foundational bridge between scribbling and legible writing. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. Any purchases made via qualifying links mean a small commission for me. The Big Benefits of Tiny Lines Beyond just following a path, tracing helps children master several key milestones: The Progression…
There is something magical about trading the glowing screen of a tablet for the crackle of a campfire. Camping offers a rare chance to disconnect from the frantic pace of daily life and reconnect with nature and each other. It’s one of our favourite things to do in the summer months. When the kids were little we packed a regular activity bag or a bunch of tools to help them stay calm-ish while we drove to wherever we were going. Camping word games and activities, road trip word games and activities were staples. So I started offering them here too…
This seven page roll a story camping game is so cute and educational. It’s one of those sneaky activities that most kids will enjoy because it combines creativity with writing and a little bit of imagination. Plus they get to roll the dice to determine what happens next in the story. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I make a small commission on purchases made via qualifying links. The dice part of this story-telling game makes me nostalgic for game nights and summertime cottage visits with my mom when we all sat down and played a board…
Before a child can draw a masterpiece or write their own name, they have to master the language of lines. For a preschooler, holding a crayon is a major athletic event for their tiny hand muscles. Tracing is often the bridge between random scribbles, designs and intentional creation. This early activity isn’t just about following a dotted line. Tracing is also about building the foundation for literacy and art. Helping a child prepare to learn and advance through school can be an active process and parents or early caregivers can help by sharing some workbooks, work sheets, digital activities, games…