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Fun, New, Educational Reads for Kids
This post has been sponsored by DK Canada. I received product for consideration here. Educational reads are vital to start and keep a love of learning in kids. Back to school is on everyone’s minds, so the time is right to nurture curiosity and spark interests in many topics outside school too. Remember, the kids will have plenty of textbooks at school. They will want some enjoyable alternatives at home. That’s why I look for educational reads that are fun when I buy books. Also, honestly it’s never too soon to start planning for holiday gifts either. I recently got three books from DK Canada that make education fun. These…
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What Does Your Child Need to Know About Bus Safety?
If your child is starting school soon and they are bused then you need to teach them how to ride the bus safely. Both of my kids rode the bus for years and we know a thing or two about busing. I will never forget how nervous I was that first year my daughter started riding the bus to her French immersion school. Because it was a French immersion school out of our neighbourhood all the kids were bused. I had so many bus safety concerns. Ride the Bus Safely In Junior Kindergarten we walked down the street to the neighbourhood school. But when she was six actually she made…
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Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day from my family to yours! This is one of my favourite Canada Day photos from years gone by. We love Canada Day here because, of course we are Canadian, and also my older daughter has a birthday the day right after Canada Day. So it is always a Happy Canada Day here! Wishing You the Happiest of Canada Days! Happy Canada Day and where did June go? June is such a crazy chaotic and fast month. To be truthful, it is not my favourite. While I genuinely adore the warmer weather, I do find that MANY kids don’t do well with the less structured days that…
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Boreal Forest Food Chain Colouring Book
At some point during your child’s school years they will start learning about the food chain. That also means learning about environment and geography to some degree. If they are studying Canadian geography and environment then they might come upon discussion of the Boreal Forest. Boreal Forest Food Chain Activity Book The Boreal Forest Food Chain Colouring Book and Activity Pack here is super cute and educational too. One of my smart and talented helpers designed this Boreal Forest Food Chain activity book, so I could share with readers and I love it. It reminds me of the Boreal Forest, which to be honest, I knew nothing about until we…
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Spring I Spy Game
It’s closing in on spring, which means the end of ski season. BOO. But the changing season also brings some fun spring road trips. A bit of planning goes a very long way towards making a road trip fun and memorable. Every single time we travelled when the kids were younger we took road trip games like this I Spy Spring Printable and Road Trip Bingo too. Spring I Spy Printable Game Are you heading off on any great road trips this spring? Or are you embracing staycations this year? Either way, you can probably use this cute Spring I Spy Game. It’s officially March break soon and you might need something fun…
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DIY Printable Pirate Valentines for Kids
ARGH Matey, Pirates are the best. Pirate Valentines are the perfect simple cards for your child to give this year. What child hasn’t been captivated at least once in their childhood by pirates and treasure, adventure and gold? When I was a child I loved Valentine’s Day. There was something so sweet about making special cards for all of your friends and schoolmates and hand delivering them. Then there were always the school crafts. I loved making the cute little Valentine’s mailboxes or envelopes that we hung off of our desks. Something so incredibly simple but I still recall doing that today. You can borrow these Pirate Valentines and print…
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Top 5 Frequently Asked Disney Vacation Questions
This is a sponsored conversation with local business Click the Mouse London. Let’s face it, a Disney trip is a rite of passage, an experience you have to share with your kids at least once. Even if your kids aren’t big on princesses or Mickey Mouse, you don’t want your kids to miss the chance to experience the wonder and joy only a major theme park can offer. In both Disney and Universal parks, the immersive experience can’t be beat and the level of service is second to none. But if you aren’t very familiar with Disney and Universal (like you didn’t know that The Wizarding World of Harry…
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How to Soothe a Sore Throat Naturally
How to soothe a sore throat naturally. If you are at all like me then this is something you are wondering right now. Sore throats are the bane of my existence in the Fall and Winter months. So I’m often searching out new and natural ways to soothe the raw, sore feeling. While sore throats are a very real, very annoying, and uncomfortable part of the winter months for both myself and my kids, I’m not always eager to throw medicine at the problem, especially with the kids. If there’s a natural option to help with colds I am happy to check that out and maybe give it a try…
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Talk Like a Pirate Day – Preschool Pirate Treasure Crossword
Word games can be such a great way to build early literacy skills with children. This simple pirate treasure crossword is fun and easy for kids who are just learning to read and write. They need a basic understanding of alphabet, spelling and printing to figure out this adorable pirate treasure crossword, but they don’t really need to be fluent readers yet. So here’s a cute Pirate Treasure Crossword for your kids. If you homeschool, or have a daycare facility you can help with the printing if need be. Argh Matey, I thought this year it could be fun to run a couple of pirate themed games and colouring pages…
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Educational Books from Lonely Planet Kids Encourage Exploration
Educational books are always top on my packing list when it comes to keeping kids occupied on trips. These types of books help broaden a child’s horizons and keep them interested in learning. We’re planning a road trip or two this summer and as any diligent parent who travels with family knows the key to successful road trips is preparation. That’s why I’ll be loading the van up with resources for the kids to stay busy. Gadgets will help of course and some of my free printables always make the trip. But this summer I am bringing some excellent educational books from Lonely Planet Kids to help encourage my kids…