I'm sure most of you would agree, the fondest childhood memories usually come from waking up on Holidays to see what surprises were waiting. Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas, and it will always be my favorite family holiday...but I also remember Easter mornings being So. Much. Fun! As a kid, the idea… Continue reading Easter Treats…No Sugar Added!
There are a few things we ALWAYS have on hand for play, one of which is a batch of our homemade play dough. No matter the scent or colour, we always have some ready to use with some loose parts, stamps, scissors and more. Playdough is more than just a family and childhood favourite, it… Continue reading The Best Homemade Playdough, Ever!
You've likely heard of STEM activities which incorporate learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics. When we talk about STEAM activities we add the Arts into this mix. In this case we learned about science principles like absorbtion and saturation through creative play! The bonus is that both my 2.5 year old and 8 year… Continue reading Absorbing Hearts: a Valentine’s Day STEAM Activity!
When it comes to planning activities and invitations to play, you don't have to re-invent the wheel every single time just to keep your little ones engaged. In fact, children can actually benefit from repeated exposure or revisiting the same materials in a variety of ways. Today I wanted to show you how I used… Continue reading 3 Ways To Play Using One Set of Loose Parts!
Hey mama! I see you over there, working your butt off to make the holidays special for your family! I know your to-do list is already a mile long, so I am here to give you some quick activity ideas to entertain the kiddos using supplies you likely already have on hand! These activities are… Continue reading 7 Quick & Simple Holiday Activities
Playdough is a go-to activity for us all year round! You can add different colours, scents, textures, loose parts, cookie cutters, you name it! Below I am sharing three ways to spruce up your homemade playdough to make it a little extra special this holiday season! Christmas Tree For this version, I added green food… Continue reading Holiday Playdough: 3 Ways to Make your Playdough Festive!
Is it even Fall without a pumpkin craft? I am a big fan of process art vs. structured crafts, and this is an example of an easy project with a big impact! My absolute favourite part is that while they all look like perfectly round pumpkins, you can see how each child made it unique.… Continue reading Pumpkin Resist Art
Hello friends, I am so glad you are here! Let me start things off by telling you a few things about me! 1. First and foremost, I am a Fiancé, a Mom and a Stepmom. I have a stepdaughter who is 8YO and two boys, aged 2YO and 5mos. These 4 are my favorite humans… Continue reading Who is The Playful Mama: 10 Things About Me
Hey there! First and foremost, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and show your support! It means the world to me that you are here! Let me tell you a little bit more about me! My name is Hannah! I have one wise and caring stepdaughter who is 8 years… Continue reading Welcome to The Playful Mama
Inspired to Play 