Alphabet Scavenger Hunt and Matching Letters

Turn learning the alphabet into an adventure! In this simple scavenger hunt, children search for letters hidden around the house, backyard, or neighborhood. Or, play a game of matching letters where they find objects that start with the letter you give them. It keeps the kiddos moving while practicing letter recognition. It’s an easy, screen-free […]

Chocolate Dipped Cashews

Kids love when I drizzle or coat nuts with chocolate. While it feels like a dessert to the children, I get the peace of mind knowing cashews are packed with protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium. I recommend starting with raw cashews for best results and following this recipe from the Savory Simple web […]

Baked Ziti with Sausage

Looking for an easy, kid-approved dinner that’s perfect for busy nanny days? This baked ziti is cheesy, comforting, simple to make, and even better as leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. It was always a favorite with the children in my care, and I hope it becomes one in yours too! You can always swap the ground […]

Spinach, Bell Pepper, and Cheese Quiche

A spinach, bell pepper, and cheese quiche is a savory, protein-rich dish that bakes beautifully. It typically features a creamy egg custard base packed with sautéed vegetables and melted cheese, perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner for the family you work for or your own family and friends. Always let the […]

Bubble Painting

If there’s one activity that never loses its magic, it’s bubble painting. It combines everything kids love — messy play, bright colors, and the simple joy of blowing bubbles. Watching colors swirl and pop into unique, unpredictable patterns feels like pure creativity in action. There are no rules, no pressure, just hands-on fun that sparks […]

Chinese New Year Fans

After reading “Our Lunar New Year” by Yobe Qiu children will love creating their own Chinese New Year fan because it’s bright, hands-on, and lets little artists explore bold colors, practice fine motor skills with folding and decorating, and learn about traditions connected to Chinese New Year. Best of all, when they’re done, they don’t […]

Heart-Shaped Roasted Potatoes for Valentine’s Day

Heart-Shaped Roasted Potatoes are a total win for nannies to make for children for Valentine’s Day. The kiddos will love the cute shape and the crispy edges, while nannies love how easy and hands-on the potatoes are. This is a yummy, feel-good way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with smiles at the table with very few […]

Thumbprint Heart Salt Dough Necklaces for Valentine’s Day

Thumbprint Heart Salt Dough Necklaces are the perfect Valentine’s Day craft. Kids love mixing the ingredients, rolling the dough, cutting out the shapes with cookie cutters, using their fingers to make hearts, painting their pendants, and creating a heartfelt gift that their friends and family can wear all in one sweet activity. Check out how […]

Making 3D Cardboard Snowmen While Reading Snowmen Children’s Books

Decorating 3D cardboard snowmen is one of those activities children instantly fall in love with. From choosing silly smiles and colorful scarves to deciding where each button should go, kids get to express their creativity while building confidence and fine motor skills. As a nanny, I love this activity because it keeps little hands busy, […]

Halloween Monster Painted Stones

Unleash your Nanny Kid’s inner artist this Halloween with a spooky twist! Monster Painted Stones are the perfect crafty project to spark creativity, keep little hands busy, and add a dash of festive fun to your décor. Plus, they make for ghoulishly good memories that you and the children will treasure long after their Halloween […]