Jul 08

5 Ways Puzzles Can Help Activate Your Children's Brain Power

At Home, Puzzles

If someone was asked why they would do a puzzle, the first thing that might spring to mind isthat a puzzle is a fun hobby or a way to pass the time....

Oct 19

Simple Fall Slime Fun!

At Home, crafts, sensory, sensory play, slime, Fall, Seasons, STEAM, oobleck, Halloween, chemistry

It’s nearly that time of the year, a time when fun activities slowly start to shift more and more from outside-all-of-the-time, to indoor adventure...

Oct 13

Homemade Games To Inspire Your Child After School!

Arts & crafts, At Home, DIY, game, play, science, math, independent play, Fractions, spelling, oobleck

Just because the school day is done, it doesn’t mean the learning journey has to end! Why not bring it home with you? Learning can be fun! And it’s...

Sep 28

Promoting Learning Outside the Classroom

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Often, we think that learning is something we only do in the classroom, but learning is a 24-hour activity. Kids are an open book and are constantly...

Sep 28

How to Become a Pro Puzzler

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Jigsaw puzzles are great for people of all ages. They help puzzlers develop and improve their cognitive skills and have also been proven to improve...

Aug 24

Fun Activities for Long Distance Grandparents!

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Everyone remembers their fun days with Grandma and Grandpa when they were a kid. Making crafts, playing games, or even baking cookies on a rainy...

Aug 17

Would Your Child Benefit From a Fidget Tool?

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Fidget tools come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours and are designed to help kids who may have difficulty focusing, holding attention, or...

Aug 10

Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First Year

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Scholar's Choice works hard to choose toys and resources that will help your grandbaby develop and learn as they grow in their first year. It can be...

Jul 06

4 Ways to Experiment with Water In and Out of the Classroom

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It's summertime, it's hot, and we are thinking all about WATER!

Jun 21

7 Adorable Ways to Celebrate Canada Day with the Kids

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There is so much more to do and see for the Canada Day long weekend beyond the fireworks! Read on for some fresh ideas that will keep your family...

May 10

Our Favourite Games that are Perfect for the Cottage

At Home, Family Activities, Family Game Night, Games, board games, cards, family, travel

Everyone knows that there needs to be a shelf of games at the cottage. It's basically a cottage rule.

Apr 04

Our Exceptional Son: One Family's Experience with Autism

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I am a parent of a 13 year old boy. A boy who, in some senses, is just like any other boy.

He is at the onset of puberty, hormone fluctuations,...

Mar 26

These Ten 4M Science Kits Make For The Perfect Weekend Activity

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"I'm bored!" Even with a house full of toys, we have all heard this exclamation on more than one occasion.  

Science kits are a great way to keep kids...

Mar 21

7 Tips For Hosting a Stress Free Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter morning can be an overwhelming holiday event, even for the best of us.

The combination of sugar and the competition for eggs can sometimes be...

Mar 19

13 Creative No-Candy Easter Basket Ideas Your Loved Ones Will Adore

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Some holidays are more guilty than others for overloading children with candy and chocolate, and most grandparents don't want to add to the already...