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Family Fun at Eaton Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Canada

Are you traveling to Canada? Finding family-friendly places to stay in another country is a little bit more challenging. We found a gem of a hotel in Toronto, Canada which is actually the largest in all of the country! Your kids will thank you for bringing them to this hot spot in Toronto. Chelsea Eaton Hotel We received a night stay as media in exchange for sharing about our experience as Chelsea Eaton Hotel guests. All opinions expressed are my own and my families. Canada's ... Read more...

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Winter Theme Alphabet Sensory Bin

Activate your child's sense of sight, hearing, touch in this hands-on alphabet sensory bin activity.  Set the prepared bottle and bin out the night before on a kid-friendly table as an invitation to learn letters right after breakfast. Affiliate links included  Winter Theme Alphabet Sensory Bin Learning Objectives: The child will identify the letters of the alphabet. They will use their pointer finger and thumb to pick up and move letters and pom-poms to work on ... Read more...

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Valentine Card Idea with Winter Birds

Create this adorable winter birds art project with your child for someone special.  A sweet homemade valentine's day card for kids to make. The birch trees in the background are so easy to make too. A winter art project your child will love to make. Here's how to make this winter birds art project... Homemade Valentine's Day Card Here's a fun project to make with the kids for Valentine's Day or anytime to give a little sparkle to someone's smile.  It incorporates ... Read more...

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Indoor Play Activities; Winter Learning Activities and Crafts

Cold weather and snow on the way, here are some indoor play activities to help you survive. We're sharing our version of The Educators' Spin On It Survival Guide for Indoor Cold Winter Days. The forecast calls for extreme cold in much of the USA and other places around the world. Although I am a huge advocate for playing outside in all sorts of weather, there are times when it is NOT SAFE for outside play.   When schools are canceled due to extreme cold temperatures you need a ... Read more...

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What makes ice melt faster? Simple ICE Science Experiments for Kids

Brr... it's cold outside.  Use the freezing winter weather as inspiration for a little science experiments to explore what makes ice melt faster. The following simple ICE Science Experiments for Kids will help kids explore topics from the color of ice, how fast it melts, and where you find ice in the world. What makes ice melt faster? Simple ICE Science Experiments for Kids Here are 4 activities about ice that are perfect for young learners ages 3-7. Complete them as a whole ... Read more...

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Water Beads and Ice Activity

Explore winter science with water beads and ice activity this season with your child. A fun and easy winter science activity! Here's how to set up this water beads science activity. When you live in a climate where the weather is not necessarily super cold it's always fun to create a few icy moments with kids so that they can have a little fun.   It's a simple hands-on way to teach children about science by experimenting with temperatures and properties of matter. Here's a ... Read more...

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Snowflake Number Train Game for Kids

Learning to count can be such fun when you include a little snow and trains! I'm sharing with you a number train game to encourage your child to learn their numbers with a winter spin.   Grab your snowflakes and it's all aboard! Winter Themed Number Train Game  There's is something quite magical about children and their interest in trains. This winter creates this playful snowflake train game for your child to help them learn to count one to one and recognize their ... Read more...

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100 Christmas Books Every Child Should Read Before They Turn 10

Children of all ages will delight in this ultimate collection of Christmas books. Cinnamon and evergreen spices waif through the house and little ones are snuggled up next to the tree reading books of Christmas. Disclosure: Affiliate links are included to Amazon in this post.   Selecting the best Christmas book for your child. I know they say, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but I challenge you to do just that.  Think about the stories you want to share with ... Read more...

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Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Ornament

Creating keepsakes for the Christmas tree is a classic tradition that I want to continue with my child. Here's how to make a fingerprint gingerbread man ornament you'll treasure year after year as your little one grows. Here's how to made this kid made Gingerbread Man Ornament  Disclosure: Affiliate links in this post to Amazon  Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Ornament The Gingerbread Man is a favorite at our house and this year we're adding a new gingerbread man ... Read more...

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Flying Reindeer STEM Challenge for Kids

Can you make your reindeer take flight?  In this flying reindeer STEM Activity, your child will challenge their STEM skills as they work to make a reindeer and see how fast their reindeer can fly. Christmas and Science are the perfect match for the holiday break! Here's how to make your own flying reindeer. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Flying Reindeer STEM Challenge for Kids We just finished watching The Santa Claus a classic Christmas Movie for all ... Read more...

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