The weather is getting nicer (here at least) and spending more time outdoors is a must in our books! Going for walks around your neighbourhood is a good way to stay active and it can be a great teaching opportunity. We like making our walks a little more exciting by introducing a scavenger hunt!
Read MoreNo matter the age, kids love playing with mini cities. Whether they love zooming cars around the streets, playing with dolls or figurines in the houses, or even just the process of building something, DIYing your own city is perfect for everyone! Building a city is also a great project to keep your kids engaged and the perfect opportunity to talk about architecture and green design (in our opinion).
Read MoreHalloween might seem like it’s still a while away but, like with everything else, it’ll sneak up fast! There’s so much to think about when it comes to Halloween. Costumes, treats, decorations, and more if you’re that kind of person. With all these things to make or buy, why not get your kids to help? Decorations are easy enough and there’s lots of options for different ages! Our personal favourite is haunted houses so we’ve curated this fantastic list of haunted house activities for kids of all ages.
Read MoreA new school year often means new reading lists. Since we’re all about teaching kids on how best to protect the environment, we thought we’d share some great books for young readers about sustainability and the environment. Learn about the earth and the creatures who live here, these books are great starting points for talking to your kids about being eco-conscious.
Read MoreThe time is here where we get to spend more time outside! Provided the weather is on our side, that is. Weather aside, we love coming up with fun activities to encourage kids to spend more time outside. Here’s a few of our favourites we keep coming back to over and over again.
Read MoreWhen you think of architecture, what do you think of? It’s buildings right? Skyscrapers, museums, and houses are all part of architecture but there’s things like playgrounds, parks, and more that you don’t always think of! Designing our very own playground is a kid friendly activity that’s always a big hit. Not only do they love building them but they also love playing on them! Here are some of our favourite playgrounds around Vancouver that we love to visit to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.
Read MoreWith warmer weather ahead and things finally opening back up, we’ve been eager to get out of our houses and ease back into our normal lives. We’re excited to share with you today some of our favourite places to take your kids in the Vancouver area to stimulate their inner architect and encourage their creativity!
Read MoreThere’s quite a variety of reasons you might be stuck at home lately. We’ve also personally been in this boat quite a bit over the last couple years and we’ve found that keeping the kids busy with fun, educational activities is a great help when you need to get some work done. Here’s our list of some of our favourite kid friendly activities to enjoy while at home.
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