activity
The Magic Bag
What is the ‘Magic Bag’ and is there really ‘Magic’ in it? It all started when Nana would come and visit the kids from Montreal. As we unloaded her regular luggage, out came the “Magic Bag”. This mysterious bag was the size of a medium tote bag, but in it was a special surprise for [...]
Fingerpaint Pudding
Finger painting is lots of fun, but, boy is it messy! Try our fingerprinting pudding for a mess-free activity that will please your little ones. ________________________________________________________________
WHAT YOU NEED
a Ziploc resealable bag
chocolate or vanilla pudding
food colouring (optional)
WHAT YOU DO?
Empty your pudding into your Ziploc bag
Smooth the pudding out so that it fills the entire bag.
Seal the bag, making [...]
Indoor Ice Fishing
It has been unseasonably warm this winter, however, we still think that we can get you ice fishing with your grandkids. Now, you won’t have to leave the comfort of your warm kitchen and it is probably more of a science experiment than an outdoor adventure, but in the end, you and the kids will [...]
A New Branch
Creating a Family Tree
As you held your brand new grandchild in your arms, you probably noticed something familiar in her eyes or her nose. Genetics are an amazing thing and holding the next branch in your family tree makes most people think about those who came before them. Does your grandchild have your own mother’s features?
There are very [...]
Create a Book your
Family will Cherish
Toddlers love to be read to. Books are the best gifts that you can buy a child. What if you could create a one-of-kind book that combined your grandchild’s love of books with your love of family. This easy to complete project will accomplish both!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? By Bill Martin [...]
Family Heritage Memory Game
You have probably found yourself sitting on the floor playing a game of memory with your preschooler already. Memory has been around forever and it is a wonderful game to play with your grandchild. Adults sometimes find themselves a touch embarrassed while playing memory because at times, children seem to have a bit of an [...]
Stick To Stickerbooks
So many of your children collected stickers and placed them into special books for display or trading when they were little. Maybe your child’s books are still sitting in your basement and the ‘Scratch and Sniff’ ones have maintained their ability to still smell after 30 years. Collecting stickers is a great project for you [...]
Make a Rain Stick
Need some ideas on what to do with all those left over cardboard rolls from Christmas Wrapping? Well here’s one your toddler will love! =)
Signs for the Times
Sign Language & Baby
My eight-month-old son sat on his Grandpa’s knee enjoying undivided attention and an abundance of tickles. Jackson, full of giggles, lifted his arm and made the sign for milk. My dad’s expression instantly became one of awe, ‘You want some milk?’ Jackson turned to find me and made the sign again. Grandpa handed him over [...]
Turn leftover wrapping paper
into Beautiful Beads!
For some reason, as we wrap our presents each year, we all seem to forget about the environment. We preach the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle all year long, however, there is something about ripping open a beautifully wrapped gift that fills people with joy.
There is no reason to feel post-wrapping guilt. We have a [...]
