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Free Bird Journaling Page

It doesn’t take long for little ones to discover the thrill of bird watching.  From their first glimpses through windows or on walks, they tend to be drawn to them…

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Create

Pistachio Shell Succulent Craft

Eat pistachios and keep shells.  Paint the shells with craft paint to desired shade of green (or blue, or purple etc) and allow to dry fully. Cut different sized circles…

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Our Curriculum Choices

We started this school year with one in Preschool and one in Grade 2.  Late in the summer, I had stumbled upon “The Peaceful Press” and once I researched their…

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Book (and things) List

Our must-have, can’t-live-without books (and things)…       Bookish Play…   “The Little House” boxed set by Laura Ingalls Wilder Play Bonnets by Americana “Farm Baby Animals” by Schleich…

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A Closer Look at the Weather

This week, with The Playful Pioneers curriculum we studied cloud formations, the water cycle AND rainbows.  We decided to combine it all in one neat study for our readers to…

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Create, Learn

Easy Play Dough Activities

Today we are sharing ten of our favorite, EASY play dough activities!  These all can be done with things you have in the house already! Enjoy!   Use puzzle pieces…

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Create, Learn

Family Day Ideas

Today, we want to share an easy to follow guide to help you have a memorable day as a family. Remember, the key is connection, try not to think of…

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Our Favourite Lighthouse Books

We have always been enamoured with the idea of lighthouse living and these books certainly feed that love.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!   Hello…

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    Travel Activities for Kids

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    Mess Free Chalk Coloring Book by  Jaq Jaq Bird Butterstix Dustless Chalk by Jaq Jaq Bird Travel Bingo by eeboo “Water Wow” by Melissa and Doug “Scratch and Sketch” by Heather Zschock Twistable Colored Pencils by Crayola Blink by Mattel Games Doodle Board by Sunany “The Sky” Toob by Safari Ltd. Travel Matching Game by eeboo Sketchbook by eeboo Tape Activity Book by Melissa and Doug Sticker Play Set by Melissa and Doug Reusable Mini Bags by Jaq Jaq Bird Wikki Stix by Wikki Stix  Rummy Cards by eeboo What…

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    Our Favorite Spring Books

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    Our Favorite Board Books (Not just for Babies)

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    Let me know which ones I’ve missed that belong on our list below…   We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury & Michael Rosen The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats I Want my Hat Back by Jon Klassen The Napping House by Audrey Wood The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood Time for Bed by Mem Fox Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson I am a Bunny by Richard Scarry Big Red Barn…

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    “A Little Golden Book” Favorites

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    A Closer look at Corn

    December 4, 2017
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    Pistachio Shell Succulent Craft

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    Eat pistachios and keep shells.  Paint the shells with craft paint to desired shade of green (or blue, or purple etc) and allow to dry fully. Cut different sized circles out of cardboard for the base. Prep glue gun. Starting in the middle of the cardboard circle, glue on the pistachio shells as shown below.  Allow the shells to slowly “open up” as you get to the outer edge of the circle.   Place in little teacups or flower pots and use as décor or gifts!  Enjoy! Gift Ideas: Succulent Pots…

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    Our visit to the Anne of Green Gables Museum ( & Matthew’s Carriage Rides)

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