Backyard Boredom Busters: Paper Plate Tennis
We’re taking table tennis to a whole new level! Grab a paper plate, extra large popsicle stick, and a balloon for this fun backyard game. How long can you keep the balloon in the air?
Time For Tasty Treats: Mason Jar Ice Cream
What snack do we love most on a hot day? Ice cream of course! Try making it yourself this summer with this tasty recipe idea.
Symmetrical Sketches
Let’s make some symmetrical art! What is symmetry? It’s when something is the same on both sides, kind of like a butterfly’s wings! You’ll need a mirror and your favourite drawing tools for this artistic STEAM activity.
Sing Along: My Big Blue Boat
Do you know the tune “Mary Had A Little Lamb?” Well, today we’re giving the song a remix! Singing old songs in new ways is a great way to support brain development! Let’s hear you singing along! Lyrics: I love to sail in my big blue boatMy big blue boat, my big blue boatI love… Continue Reading Sing Along: My Big Blue Boat
Rhyme Time: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Join Miss Alex for a Baby Bookworms classic! Grab your little one and blast off with everyone’s favourite rhyme “Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!” Lyrics:Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moonZoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moonIf you want to take a trip,Climb aboard my rocket ship,In 5….4….3….2….1….BLAST OFF! Fun, fun, fun, we’re going to… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
The Strongest Shape
Miss Sarah wants to know: what’s the strongest shape to build with? This experiment is a great way to explore the power of shapes. What shape do you think would be best to use if you were building a skyscraper?
Sing Along: Looby Loo with Amy
Let’s get up and moving with a playful song perfect for a sing-a-long. Whether you’re having one-on-one time with baby or if you’re with a group, Looby Loo is lots of fun, and a great opportunity to practice naming and moving body parts. Lyrics Here we go looby loo.Here we go looby light.Here we go… Continue Reading Sing Along: Looby Loo with Amy
Sing Along: Go In And Out The Window
Grab your baby and get on your feet for an engaging, active sing-a-long! This song encourages movement and face time with baby, and face time is the perfect time for learning! Lyrics: Go in and out the window,Go in and out the window,Go in and out the window,As we have done before Repeat with: Stand… Continue Reading Sing Along: Go In And Out The Window
Rhyme Time: Slowly, Slowly
This rhyme is sure to have baby giggling with glee! Use your imaginations to turn your hand into a garden snail and a little mouse and talk about how those creatures move around! Words: Slowly, slowly, very slowlycreeps the garden snail.Slowly, slowly, very slowlyup the garden rail.Quickly, quickly, very quicklyruns the little mouse.Quickly, quickly very… Continue Reading Rhyme Time: Slowly, Slowly
Sing Along: Roly Poly
Up and down, fast and slow, loud and quiet – what other opposites can you think of? Let’s practice them as we sing along to Roly Poly. Lyrics:Roly poly, roly polyUp, up, upUp, up, upRoly, roly, polyRoly, roly, polyDown, down downDown, down, down… fast and slow… loud and quiet… and so on!