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Kids Activities
Back-to-School: Routine
We are slowly introducing a back-to-school routine for the kids to ease them out of summer schedule and into the more formal school routine. From adjusting bedtimes (I confess: the kids’ stayed up to 11 o’clock at the cottage) to eating healthier meals (healthy bodies make learning better). Back-to-school routine is important for kids as…
Routines for Healthy Learning!
By Deb Lowther It’s time to plan for back to school! While you might immediately think of buying new backpacks, markers, lunch bags and indoor runners, you should also be thinking how you can make your morning routine a little easier! Thankfully with the change of season and the start of a new school year,…
President’s Choice S’mores
Chocolate, marshmallows, milk chocolate and graham crackers make the most delicious treat. The perfect dessert for camping, at the cottage or just hanging out by a campfire. Kids love them. Parents too. S’mores are a summer tradition. President’s Choice has come out with a complete s’mores kit (Kit a guim-o-choco pour les francophones) to make your s’mores making a little easier. I kinda…
Cornstarch Goo
Non-toxic and neat – this goo is a cool hands-on activity for kids. NOTE: DO NOT POUR DOWN DRAIN. It will clog the drain pipes (and make your parents mad). When you’re done playing with goo, pour the mixture into a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. You will need… 2 cups cornstarch…
Creative Idea for Kids’ Water Play
No baby pool? No problem. Here’s an easy and creative idea for kids’ water play. USE CONTAINERS YOU ALREADY HAVE IN THE HOUSE. Small children don’t know a water station from a bucket so use grocery bins, plastic buckets, baby baths or whatever other large container you have around the house as a water play…
KIDS’ CBC DAYS
THE WHAT: Kids’ CBC Days THE WHEN: July 18 and 19 THE DEETS: KIDS’ CBC DAYS invites parents and young children to experience two special days at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Children will have the chance to sing and dance alongside their favourite Kids’ CBC stars, while enjoying all of the fun, free…
Toilet Paper Craft For Kids: Mouse
Take two toilet paper rolls and recycle them into this easy kids’ craft – make a mouse! You will need: two toilet paper rolls tape string scissors coloured paper (2 kinds one for the body and one of the inside of the ears – we used blue and pink) marker (to draw nose) google-y eyes…
Easy Father’s Day Tie
Father’s Day Gifts
Create hand prints for Dad On Father’s Day is my latest “Caroline Fernandez – special to cityline.ca” articles. It’s read-worthy as you’ll get how-tos on making hand print flowers and hand print note cards (switch up: great Teacher Gift too!). You can also check out my Father’s Day Pinterest Board for some great Father’s Day…
Canadian KidsLit – Alison DeLory
Meet Alison DeLory, Canadian writer of the bestselling kidslit book of “Lunar Lifter” (Bryler Publishing). Writer, Canadian…oh and she tweets too @aldelory (what’s not to like right?!). Lunar Lifter is a chapter book for middle readers. Follow “Bluenosers” (Nova Scotaians are called bluenosers) Cameron and Erin (yes, brother/sister) on their adventure of riding to space in a decorated cardboard box. Along the journey, they…
Father’s Day Activity
Easy Father’s Day activities (and gifts) are completely do-able (even for busy families like ours!). Read on for some tips and tricks to inspire your Father’s Day… 52 Reasons I Love You – is an activity I created and shared over at my yummymummyclub.ca column. Surf over and check it. You can also check out…