Stikbots are easy-to-pose figures with suction cup hands and feet, which can stick to almost any flat surface. With the free Stikbot Studio app, available on iOS and Android, children can snap individual photos and stitch them together to make a film. The app has built-in music and sound effect options.
April 29, 2019
Sparking Creativity with Stikbot and Knitting
Stikbots are easy-to-pose figures with suction cup hands and feet, which can stick to almost any flat surface. With the free Stikbot Studio app, available on iOS and Android, children can snap individual photos and stitch them together to make a film. The app has built-in music and sound effect options.
Exercising the mind and being creative at LSA summer camp
On our recent post about TAC sports camp we mentioned that they have partnered with LSA (Lifetime Skills Academy) to offer STEM themed programs, which will help our children exercise their creativity and develop a variety of skills.
April 25, 2019
Summer Fun for children at Toronto Athletic Camp
My children have been part of Toronto Athletic Camp (TAC) for a few years now, and they have loved their enriching positive summer camp experiences! TAC has seven convenient locations in the GTA, check their website for details on the programs offered at each of the locations.
April 24, 2019
DK's Big Ideas Simply Explained Series
The Big Ideas series from DK is available in a variety of topics such as religion, economics, psychology, philosophy, sociology, ecology and more. It explains hard to grasp ideas in simple ways with pictures, info-graphs, timelines, definitions, and creative typography. The format of the Big Ideas Simply Explained series is easy to navigate to learn about the different concepts on each of the topics.
April 7, 2019
Win DK findout! books of your choice
We enjoy books that are not only fun to read, but also educational. DK findout! books are an excellent way for children to get interested in topics that will be useful for their common knowledge. We like that DK is introducing topics that children will come across in their curriculum and beyond. The vibrant pictures, simple explanations, and facts make it easy to remember the main points of each topic.
March 17, 2019
We Are Knitters: Fun and Happiness in a kit
We Are Knitters, an European based DIY knitting kit company has expanded into the Canadian marketplace. We Are Knitters encourages creativity and self-wellness through the art of knitting, as the benefits of knitting has been embraced as both a fashion trend and health practice. Knitting also helps reduce stress levels, exercise memory, combat hyperactivity, and increase overall happiness - read more about the benefits of crafts on my recent post.
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures Hasbro Action Figures Giveaway
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Hasbro has created a line of force-filled figures inspired by Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures, which will be loved by new Star Wars fans. Along with watching the new series of animated shorts that are posted each week on www.StarWarsKids.com and the YouTube channel www.YouTube.com/StarWarsKids children will enjoy replaying and making their own stories inspired by their favourite Star Wars characters.
March 13, 2019
Importance of Crafts, Self-Care, and a Fun Novel
We have always felt the need to be "craftful" as both the process and product helps us relax, develop physical and cognitive skills, and it brings a feeling of happiness. We have dedicated a closet to hold our supplies as we believe crafts are therapeutic. We have always enjoyed crafts for its pleasure without worrying about the final product.
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