To prepare for Easter, read “The Little Lamb’s Easter Miracle” by Kellie Hurley with the children in your care and make a doily lamb craft. “The Little Lamb’s Easter Miracle” is a children’s picture book by Kellie Hurley, aimed at children aged 2 to 6. Through the perspective of a curious lamb, the story introduces […]
Easter Sensory Tray
April 9, 2025 Leave a Comment
Kids love sensory trays because they provide a fun and engaging way to explore different textures and sights through hands-on play, stimulating multiple senses at once. I loved creating this Easter-inspired sensory tray theme for a toddler in my care. Although I could have easily purchased colored sensory rice, the little one in my care […]
Easter Window Sun Catchers
April 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is an easy, fun, and colorful Easter project to make with children as young as toddlers. Using high quality self-adhesive laminating sheets is easier than using contact paper so I recommend purchasing some by tapping the link in the supplies list. I also like using pre-cut paper otissue squares but colored cellophane sheets look […]
Make a Leprechaun Trap and Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace
March 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap with the children in your care. Irish folklore describes leprechaun as little fairies. Legend says they keep pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. Every Saint Patrick’s Day my Nanny Kids and I make leprechaun traps along with thousands of […]
Pot of Gold Slime for Saint Patrick’s Day
March 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Homemade slime is a fun project that gives kids hours of fun. Clear glue gives this slime a really pretty translucent color that goes great with the green and gold colors for Saint Patrick’s Day. You Will Need: 1 5oz Bottle of Clear Glue 1/2 Cup Water (separated into 1/4 cup for each batch) 1/2 Cup […]
“Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson and Paper Plate Bear Crafts
February 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
The end of February and March, when it’s still cold but the days are getting longer as Spring approaches, is the perfect time to discuss animals coming out of hibernation with children. Start the conversation by reading the board book, “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman and then make these […]
“Duck and Goose” by Tad Hills and Sensory Bin
February 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
Parents love when nannies incorporate activities that correspond with their children’s favorite books. “Duck and Goose” by Tad Hills is a great board book series to share with toddlers. I made a sensory bin for the toddler in my care to play with while reading her favorite books “Duck and Goose” to her. In this first […]
“Whispers of the Snake” and Split Pin Snake
January 29, 2025 Leave a Comment
It is the start of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) and it is the year of the snake. Read “Whispers of the Snake: A Chinese New Year Book: A Story for Kids to Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Learn about Chinese Traditions” by Chloe E. Gore and then help the children […]
“Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” and Peace Sun Catcher
January 15, 2025 Leave a Comment
To prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day read children’s books about the civil rights leader and make a peace sun catcher to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. In “Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” by Ed Clayton readers follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a moving, vital, and informative […]
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