No matter where you live, you simply have to agree that alligators are very cool creatures. This alligator life cycle learning kit is four pages and can help reinforce a love of science and literacy as well as learning about living things in general. Free Kids Alligator Life Cycle Learning Tools and Games That, right now, is something we can all use. More activities that are free and easy to use for the kids. I mean I am fully aware that we are all scrambling to fill the extra time at home with meaningful activities for kids. In my opinion,…
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Fall’s arrival always makes me a bit sad. Everyone here knows that summer is my favourite season, with winter following close behind. Even this year, I believe that ski season is worth celebrating. Sometimes I find that I need to look harder to find reasons to enjoy September, October and November. But, that said, I am fully aware that the reasons are there. One of the biggest, most appealing parts of the Autumn months is simply Fall colours and watching the leaves change colour. Right now, my street is a riot of colourful maple trees. That makes me happy. Celebrate…
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After seven months of working out in my basement, I am moving on. This was the month that I found my gym legs again returning to the gym in person. Here’s how I found my gym legs again and here’s how it’s going so far… Deciding to Leave the Basement The decision to return to the YMCA near my home was not without a whole lot of introspection, hand ringing and anxiety. In fact, it kind of surprised me that I had anxiety returning at all, but after seven months of basement workouts, there it was. Nerves. Let’s face it…
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These days we are spending so much more time in our homes that it’s inevitable at some points we resort to curling up on a sofa to watch Netflix. I have teens, so over the last seven months we have often looked at each other and said Netflix? So, we thought we’d share some recommendations for Netflix Series to Watch with Your Teen Now. Sometimes we all feel like binge watching something…and off we go often to the family room in the basement to queue up the next in a series. It’s actually something I enjoy on cold days when…
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As soon as Halloween passes it’s time to start dreaming about Christmas. That’s why I wanted to make sure to share a few of my new and free resources for families and kids, like this Snowman Colouring Page for kids. Keep Them Occupied Indoors This free snowman colouring page printable is perfect for young people and little ones. Not too hard and not too easy either. Making a snowman and getting outside to play in the snow is genuinely one of the sweetest things about being a child and living through a Canadian winter. Other special seasonal joys for me…
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This cute Winter Activity Book for Kids will keep your kids busy for a few hours or maybe even a few days, if you work on it once a day for an hour or less. Right now, for me, and my family, it’s all about the waiting. Waiting for Fall to turn to Winter. Oh, I know many people love Fall, but it’s not for me really. Fall is basically me working out and waiting for ski season. So, I look for ways to stay busy and fit all fall long. Are You Ready for Winter? Winter is right around…
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Make these Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Whoopie Pies now and you can take them anywhere you are going this year. Or, if you are staying home and being safe, you can just as simply wow your family. Either way, this pumpkin and ginger whoopie pies recipe will be a huge hit. This is the time of year for all things pumpkin spice. So, as usual I am playing around with all of the delicious pumpkin recipes that I can find or think of trying out. That led me to these Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Whoopie Pies. Harvest Season is Special Actually, I…
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I received product for consideration here. My opinion is all my own. Keeping kids motivated about their schooling is harder than it’s ever been before. At least, it is if your kids are anything like mine. On one hand, having that extra time makes it easier for the kids to do their studies and really nail down the material. On the other hand, right now more of that time is spent at home where all the best distractions are. Think about it. At school, the tablet isn’t right there. The console isn’t inches away. Tiktok isn’t playing (mostly). The snacks…
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This Albert Einstein Bicycle Colouring Sheet is exactly what you need right now. These days, we need a lot of inspiration to keep going. That’s why when I spied this quote by Albert Einstein and this charming Mandala style colouring sheet I had to share. Post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission via qualifying links. The sentiment is as relevant as can be right now and always actually. Life is like a bicycle. To Keep Your Balance You Must Keep Moving. Einstein was obviously a genius. And yet, he was also a witty son of a gun.…
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From Paula – Here’s what blended learning looks like to my high school student. We made the choice to send Ainsley back to school in person this Fall. She has been back for a bit more than two weeks and is in grade eleven. Here’s how it’s going so far. These are her words. On Blended Learning and High School Fall 2020 By Ainsley Schuck So, here’s the thing. I am going to school during Covid-19 in person. My days go like this: two days in school and three days at home, and the next week is three days in…