Finger Painting is a great way for kids to show their creativity truly hands-on! Make life (and clean up) easier for yourself by taking advantage of the warm, summer like, weather and do finger painting outside wearing swim suits. Put paper (or paper plates for added creative fun) on the sidewalk and let the kids finger…
Kids Activities
The Avengers Birthday Party
The Avengers is the hot new film and right along with it comes the Superhero-esque birthday party. I recently hosted a THE AVENGERS birthday party at Cineplex and it was a smash (like Hulk style smash!). First off, Cineplex Popcorn Parties make hosting a birthday party easy! Room rental, set up, cutlery (paper glasses, plates…
Battleship
Forecast for new cool game trends: Battleship! With the upcoming BATTLESHIP: The Battle For Earth Begins At Sea movie set to release in a few weeks…watch for all new Battleship activities. Hasbro has the The classic “board game”, a delux edition and KRE-O sets in the stores now. Based on the official trailer (above) I call this action…
Get Mom In The Picture This Mother’s Day
News!: I’m now a special contributor to CityLine.ca. This month I’m sharing an easy family activity…Get Mom In The Picture This Mother’s Day! Is Mom the family paparazzi? Is there any photographic evidence, at all, that she was present at the school recitals, birthday parties or family vacations? Forever behind the camera and never in…
How to grow sprouts
Growing sprouts is a great kids’ activity! It’s “planting”, growing, watching and learning all at the same time (also teaches patience!). You will need: dish dry lentils (any colour – yes the ones in the kitchen pantry will do very well) paper towel water Have the kids wet 2 squares of paper towel (not soaking…
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Activity Puzzle Review
THE WHAT: Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Activity Puzzle THE HOW: Colourful, big, chunky, puzzle pieces make matching fun for little fingers (also easier for Mom to find the missing pieces!). THE DEVELPMENTAL MILESTONES: helps build hand/eye coordination, eye tracking, and problem solving. THE FUN: Touching, holding, grabbing (ok maybe some throwing) this activity pieces jingle, rattle squeak…
Earth Day Activities For Kids
Earth Day is on April 22nd. A great opportunity to teach kids about Earth, environmentalism and what they can do (yes, they can do lots!). Dr. Laura Stachel provides some great tips on how kids can live green everyday by reduce, resuse and recycle. Dr. Stachel suggests: use a reusable water bottle, recycle gently used toys to…
How To Make Cake Pops
How to make cake pops…Step 1 – Get a cake Step 2 – frosting Step 3 – using your hands or a food processor blend the cake into a sand-like consistency. Add 1/2 tub of frosting and blend together. Step 4 – roll the cake and frosting mixture into balls (about the size of a…
How to plan a child’s birthday party
4 weeks before: Decide and book venue (at home, movie theatre, restaurant, play place.) Decide and book entertainment (mom-led crafts and games, performer, jumping castle, sport). 3 weeks before: Decide on invitee list (appropriate to venue location). Menu (order pizza? make waffles? grilled cheese sticks? mini sliders?) 2 weeks before: Send out invitations. Include both…
#JUNOS Live Music Labs – Ontario Science Centre
THE WHAT: #JUNOS Live Music Labs – Ontario Science Centre. The artists will speak candidly about the process of song writing as it relates to this year’s theme: “The Science of a Song”. THE WHO: singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, rapper Kardinal Offishall, hip-hop rock band Down With Webster, pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen, up-and-coming R&B star…
New Family Entertainment DVD Releases
Sure to entertain on a rainy day – these dvds are releasing this spring… Directed by Michael Damian. This horse/human tale is whole family entertainment. Your favourite pop songs by your favourite Glee cast live in concert. Stand out musical sequence: Am I a man or a muppet?
Travel with Kids Tip
Travelling with kids? Pack each child their very own activity bag. Then, in the car, plane, or train each kid can have their own activity bag at their feet. It saves time and effort looking through one gi-normous activity bag for little Johnie’s ipod or Jane’s book. And separating the activities means that each child has to…