Fine motor skills are so important for children of all ages. When we refer to fine motor skills we are talking about the small muscles in the hands and the fingers that are essential for drawing, writing, tying shoe laces, feeding, and many more every day tasks. In the early years, it is vital that […]
The Ultimate Library of Yoga for Kids Videos: Great for Home & School
Inside: A huge collection of yoga for kids videos suitable for preschool to teens, perfect for brain breaks – or anytime! My youngest loves yoga. She just loves the challenge of contorting her body into the various poses,feeling strong and in control as she moves. I am a big believer in the benefits of yoga […]
DIY Milk Jug Catcher Game With 3 Fun Ways to Play
This fun milk jug catcher activity is the perfect blend of craft and activity for kids! Plus there are three fun ways to play – one perfect for outdoor summer fun, one for solo play, and one for playing indoors! There are so many fun ways to play and catch with a milk jug catcher […]
Connecting with Your Kids in Nature
The skies are depressingly grey, it’s freezing and, to top it off, it’s starting to drizzle. All you want to do is crawl back under the bed covers, turn on a movie and wait for summer. That’s understandable. Unless you’re in an area with consistent snowfall, winter doesn’t always inspire outdoor recreation, and even then, […]
Brain Breaks! 10 Crossing the Midline Activities for Kids
Crossing the midline refers to one’s ability to reach across (with both arms and legs) the invisible line we could draw down the centre of the body. To be able to co-ordinate both sides of our body, we need to be able to cross that invisible line. Activities that encourage a child to cross the […]
