You searched for nature - Happy Hooligans https://happyhooligans.ca/ Crafts and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Tweens Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:43:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://happyhooligans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-HH-transparent-icon-512x512-1-32x32.png You searched for nature - Happy Hooligans https://happyhooligans.ca/ 32 32 Egg Carton Flowers for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/egg-carton-flower-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/egg-carton-flower-craft/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=32194 Who's ready for Spring?!

If you're looking for a quick and easy craft for the kids today, head to the recycle bin and grab an egg carton.

These egg carton flowers are so cheerful and precious.

Make wall art like we did, or use them for a wreath or in a vase.

Click the link below to check them out. Go! Go!

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Twig Triangle Rudolph Ornaments https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-triangle-rudolph-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-triangle-rudolph-ornaments/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:57:54 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=43708 Good Morning, Lovely!!

It's Day-21, and the final day in our 21-day Christmas Craft-a-palooza!

For our final craft, we're turning a 3 twigs (or popsicle sticks) into an adorable Rudolph face to hang on your Christmas tree.

It's a quick and easy project, and all you need are the twigs, a pom pom and some google eyes.

Click the link below to check it out!

P.S. Thanks for following along with our 3-week series! I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

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Colourful Yarn and Twig Initial Ornament https://happyhooligans.ca/colourful-yarn-and-twig-initial-ornament/ https://happyhooligans.ca/colourful-yarn-and-twig-initial-ornament/#respond Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=43683 'Morning, Lovely!

It's our 2nd-last day of our Christmas craft series!

We have another super-simple (but gorgeous) craft for you today!

All you need are some twigs, yarn and glue to make these cheerful and eclectic initial ornaments.

This is a super last-minute craft to squeeze in before the holidays.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Twig Reindeer Ornaments (with ribbon scarves) https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-reindeer-ornaments-with-ribbon-scarves/ https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-reindeer-ornaments-with-ribbon-scarves/#respond Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:55:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=43615 Good morning, Lovey, and welcome to DAY 19 of our 21-Day Christmas craft blitz!

Today's craft is so goofy and adorable, and it starts with a walk in the yard or neighbourhood to collect some small twigs.

Transform them into tiny reindeer ornaments wearing ribbon or yarn scarves.

Honestly. These little guys just make me laugh.

Click the link below to check them out!

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Painted Rock Garden Markers (Easy Design) https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-rock-garden-markers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-rock-garden-markers/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:57:14 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=41520 Happy Sunday, Lovely!

If your kids are looking for a beautiful craft to make today, check out these painted rock garden markers.

The black and white design is so simple, and they really look striking nestled in among the bright green foliage in the garden.

Make them for your own herb or vegetable garden, or for a friend, family member or neighbour!

Click the link below to see how lovely they are!

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50+ Nature Crafts for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-crafts-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-crafts-for-kids/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:43:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40924 Happy Saturday, Lovely.

If your craft cupboards are running low, or if you'd just like to spend less on craft supplies, you will love epic collection of ideas!

I've rounded up all of our favourite nature crafts and put them right here in one spot for you.

Sticks, stones, flowers, leaves, pinecones, seashells... we've made so many cool crafts, art projects and homemade gifts with all of these items and more.

Click the link below to check them out!

Then get outside with your kids today to collect and create! xx

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Stamping and Print-Making Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-activities-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-activities-for-kids/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:36:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40025 Happy Friday Lovely!

I hope you've had a great week!

I just wanted to share a few ideas that I thought your kids (big and small) might enjoy next week.

Stamping! Is there a kid out there who doesn't love it?

I've rounded up all of our stamping and print-making ideas and put them into one post for you.

You don't need any special stamps or ink pads either - you can use things you already have around the house - toilet rolls, styrofoam, wine corks etc.

They're all super-easy and super-fun ways to get creative if your kids are bored or cooped up indoors because of nasty weather.

Click the link below to check them out. Enjoy!

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Mod Podge Journals for Tweens and Teens https://happyhooligans.ca/mod-podge-journals/ https://happyhooligans.ca/mod-podge-journals/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:11:38 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=39920 Okay! I am super-stoked to share this craft with you today!

My older girls mod-podged journal covers today, and a couple of them said it's the best craft they've ever done here.

Now, these girls have done a TON of crafts here over the past 10 or so years, so that's an indication of how big of a hit it was.

It was SUPER-easy, SUPER fun and it kept them busy for about 4 hours. I'm not even kidding!

If you have older kids (or grandkids) of your own or in your after-school program, I would highly recommend this activity for them.

Just pick up a bunch of second-hand magazines, and some dollar store journals, and you'll give them an experience they'll remember for a long time.

Click the link below to check them out! They're pretty cool! I even made one myself. :)

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Styrofoam Printmaking for Kids (Block Printing) https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-printmaking/ https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-printmaking/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:22:14 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40021 GAHH! We are on such a roll with our Valentines crafts, and they're all so super-cool.

Ok, you have to check these out, Lovely.

We tried "printmaking" and we just used a styrofoam produce tray (from the grocery store) and a paint roller.

I can't believe how flipping awesome the process and results were.

I want to make all of my holiday cards this way now!

SUPER-fun and preschoolers can do this just as easily as teens!

Click the link below and do this with your kids this week!! xx

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Weaving Projects for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/weaving-projects-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/weaving-projects-for-kids/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:03:34 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=39699 Helloooo, Lovely!

I hope your week is off to a good start!

This one is for kids who love to craft and weave with yarn.

Because we've done so many weaving crafts this past year, I've put them all into one post so they're easy for you to find.

Your kids will have so much fun with these! From traditional loom weaving to circle weaving to weaving on CDs and drinking straws, there are plenty of projects here to keep them busy this winter!

Enjoy!! (And stay warm! xx)

Click the link below to check them out!

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Stick Weaving – Weaving on a Y-Shaped Stick https://happyhooligans.ca/stick-weaving-y-shaped-stick/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stick-weaving-y-shaped-stick/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2019 07:40:20 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=38929 If you have older kids in the house today, they'll love this craft!

We're weaving on sticks (yes, just sticks found in the yard).

Check out our gorgeous designs!

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Fall Leaf Crafts and Activities for Kids 2-10 https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-crafts-activities-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-crafts-activities-kids/#comments Sun, 27 Oct 2019 21:10:32 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30318 Fall is just around the corner, and soon enough, the yard will be filled with leaves!

I've rounded up 14 of our favourite ways to play in the leaves and to craft with them too.

I've broken the list into 3 sections - toddler/preschooler leaf crafts, fun ways to play in the leaves, and crafts for 5-10 year olds.

I hope you'll find a few ideas here to try with your kids and students this fall!

Click the link below to see them all.

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How to Start a Toddler’s Library – Tips, Titles and Authors https://happyhooligans.ca/start-toddlers-library/ https://happyhooligans.ca/start-toddlers-library/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:52 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29945 Hey Lovely,

If you're wondering how to start a toddler library for your home or daycare, and not sure what books to start off with, you'll want to check this post out.

The HH Facebook community shared their tips and advice, as well as must-have titles and authors that you'll want to include in your child's first library.

Click the link below to check it out!

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25 Flower Crafts and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/flower-crafts-and-activities-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/flower-crafts-and-activities-preschoolers/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2019 06:38:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23679 Spring is right around the corner, my Lovelies, and I have 25 terrific flower crafts and activities to get you and your preschoolers in the mood for it!

All of these crafts and playful learning activities are really easy and inexpensive, and they are just fabulous!

Take a peek! You'll definitely want to put some of these on your "must make and do" list for spring!

Check 'em out!

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8 Self Portrait Crafts for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/self-portrait-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/self-portrait-kids/#respond Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:55:32 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=35329 Kids love self portrait art, and we've done some excellent self-portrait projects over the years.

I've rounded up 8 of our favourites here.

Some are great for toddlers and preschoolers, and others will be big hits with the older kids.

They're all great for home, preschool, daycare and the classroom.

I hope your kids love doing these as much as my hooligans did!

The link is below. Give it a click to see them all!

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Seashell Angel Ornament for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/seashell-angel-ornament-kids-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/seashell-angel-ornament-kids-craft/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 22:12:06 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=34397 Oh my GOODNESS!

Ok. You have to see the absolutely adorable angel ornaments we made this past weekend.

The inspiration for these was a little ornament my son gave me when he was 4.

Honestly, this is, hands-down, one of the sweetest ornaments we've ever made.

And it was easy!

Click the link below to check them out! x

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Best Books for Boys – 40+ Fantastic Reads for Boys ages 8-16 https://happyhooligans.ca/best-books-for-boys-ages-8-16/ https://happyhooligans.ca/best-books-for-boys-ages-8-16/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:50:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17935 40+ of our ABSOLUTE, ALL-TIME BEST books for boys (ages 8-16). Adventure, drama, suspense and humour that will captivate even the most...

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Leaf Painting – a Fall Art Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-painting-fall-art-toddlers-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-painting-fall-art-toddlers-preschoolers/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:34:03 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=34125 This is such a lovely creative activity for toddlers and preschoolers! It's perfect for these dreary, chilly indoor days.

Young children will love exploring fall colours this way, making marks and blending colours with their non-traditional "paint brushes".

This is a great art activity to do as a group, but it's excellent for individuals as well!

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Brushed Leaf Silhouette Art for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/brushed-leaf-silhouette-art-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/brushed-leaf-silhouette-art-for-kids/#respond Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:03:26 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33503 Here's a really easy art activity with gorgeous results!

The 7-12 year olds in my daycare made these brushed leaf silhouettes using leaves from our yard and a dollar store canvas.

We chose fall colours for the background, but you can use whatever colours you'd like.

What a beautiful piece of long-lasting art for kids to display on a shelf or a bedroom wall!

Click the link below to see the details!

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How to Make Oobleck for Sensory Play – an Easy 2 Ingredient Recipe https://happyhooligans.ca/2-ingredient-goop-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/2-ingredient-goop-recipe/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:23:49 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15474 Is it a solid or a liquid? It's BOTH!

Have you made Oobleck with your kids yet?

You must! It's so simple to make and it's an absolutely fascinating substance to play with.

Squeeze it and it's a solid, let it go and it transforms into a liquid. It will keep your kids entertained and learning for ages, and all you need are two ingredients found right in your kitchen!

CLICK the link below for details!

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Best Homemade Laundry Detergent – 80 Gallons for $20 https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-laundry-detergent-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-laundry-detergent-recipe/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:00:08 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12886 Slash your laundry costs to 10 dollars per year.

You know what's crazy? The number of toxic chemicals in a jug of commercial brand laundry detergent. You know what's crazier? Our babies have their little mouths and noses pressed up to clothing and bedding scented with those chemicals from the day they're born. Night and day. How can that possibly be ok? How can that be safe?

Check out my 3 ingredient Homemade Laundry Detergent recipe. It's free of toxins, you can make it in minutes, and it costs a fraction of what store-bought detergents cost. I've been using this recipe for 5 years, and I'll never go back to store-bought. I hope you'll give it a try. For your family, for the planet and for your pocket-book.

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Leaf Printing Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-printing-activity-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-printing-activity-kids/#respond Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:01:09 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33395 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this easy art activity!

The kids just love it too!

Leaf printing is such a creative way for kids to make art AND to learn how to identify the leaves that grow on the trees and plants in your yard.

Plus, just check out how GORGEOUS the finished prints are! They're pretty enough to hang on a wall in your home!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Twig and Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-twig-trees/ https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-twig-trees/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:00:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11106 Happy Monday!

Here's an adorable fall craft to kick the week off for your toddlers and preschoolers.

It's really easy, and it doesn't cost a thing to make.

My hooligans had a wonderful time making these colourful fall trees, and they turned out so beautifully.

Lots of fun and exploration here - textures, colours and fine motor development.

Put it on your must-make list for fall!

Click the link below to check it out.

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Nature Art Stamping Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-art-stamping/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-art-stamping/#respond Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:09:37 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33207 This is such a lovely art activity for preschoolers to do as summer comes to an end!

Head out to the yard or the neighbourhood for a nature hunt and make prints with your findings!

It's great for fine motor development, and a wonderful way for kids to explore the intricacies of flowers, leaves and other natural items.

It's fun, creative and super-easy too!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Painted Walking Sticks for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-walking-sticks/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-walking-sticks/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33022 If you're looking for a fun and easy art activity for the kids to do this week, check this one out!

We made our own custom-painted walking sticks that the kids can take on their walks around the neighbourhood and nature hikes.

The activity was a lot of fun and didn't cost a thing! This is a super activity for home, daycare or craft camp!

Click the link below to check it out!

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How to Make Goop with a Fun Nature Twist https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-goop-sensory-play/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-goop-sensory-play/#respond Mon, 18 Jun 2018 03:51:09 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=32488 Nature Goop puts a fun, outdoorsy twist on our traditional 2-ingredient Oobleck recipe. Kids can explore flowers and leaves from the garden while getting in a good dose of magical sensory play. It’s a wonderful simple science activity for toddlers and preschoolers, and all you need are two ingredients and your own backyard.  The first time that...

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70+ {Awesome} Homemade Toys You Can Make for Your Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/70-awesome-toys-make-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/70-awesome-toys-make-kids/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2017 07:22:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17242 Whether you're sticking to a strict budget or just like to give hand-made at Christmas, making homemade toys and games for your kids, grand-kids or students is the best!

From dollhouses and homemade block sets to puzzles, playfood and games, here are 70+ ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Click the link below to see them all.

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Twig Tree Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-tree-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-tree-ornaments/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2017 07:41:07 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=5480 This easy  Twig Tree Ornament is a great Christmas craft for preschoolers who are working on their fine motor skills. The toddlers can make these ornaments for the Christmas tree too with just a little assistance.  Here’s a cute and easy Christmas craft that starts out with a nature walk with the kids. Similar to our Twig...

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Styrofoam Head Self-Portrait Craft – An Awesome Art Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-head-self-portrait-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-head-self-portrait-craft-kids/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:00:33 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=28091 Oh. My. Goodness!! I can't WAIT to show you this art activity!

The kids all said it was the coolest thing we've ever made here in our daycare.

It was so much fun AND the results were spectacular! We did this as an every day activity, but you could totally tweak it for Halloween!

Kids of all ages will love this one!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Pinecone Apple Necklace Craft – a Back to School Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/pinecone-apple-necklace-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pinecone-apple-necklace-craft-kids/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:23:18 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30499 Here's an easy apple craft that doubles as a back-to-school craft!

Kids can make these adorable pinecone apple necklaces to wear on the first day of school, or to give to the teacher!

They're super-simple to make, but oh my goodness... aren't they adorable?

Check them out through the link below!

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Easy Fall Crafts for Kids to Make at Home or Preschool https://happyhooligans.ca/14-fall-crafts-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/14-fall-crafts-kids/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:18:53 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=16210 If you’re looking for fun and easy fall crafts for kids, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up 14 of my favourite easy fall crafts for kids to make in the preschool classroom or at home, and I’ve put them all here in one post for you!  Scroll through the posts below, and...

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50+ Creative Ways to Re-Use Baby Food Jars https://happyhooligans.ca/re-use-baby-food-jars/ https://happyhooligans.ca/re-use-baby-food-jars/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:43:22 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=20511 Got a growing collection of clean, empty baby food jars that you don't know what to do with?

Join the club! I am right there with you!

What is it about small, glass bottles and containers?

They're just so chubby and cute...

... and because they come in handy for so many different things, I can't part with them. I do so love re-purposing every-day items, don't you?

One of my facebook followers recently asked for ways to re-use baby food jars, and I asked the rest of my followers to share their favourite ideas.

Ok. I was totally blown away by their creativity! Check it out!

From baby food jar crafts and organization systems to gifts, and party favours... we have more than 50 ways for you to put those little jars to good use!

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Cereal Box Self-Portrait Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/cereal-box-self-portrait-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/cereal-box-self-portrait-craft/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:47:07 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30019 Save your empty cereal boxes for this quick and easy art project! It's a great project for a bunch of kids to do in a group setting, or to do individually on a rainy day.

Click the link below to check it out!

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“Canada Rocks” – A Quick and Easy Canada Day Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/canada-rocks-easy-canada-day-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/canada-rocks-easy-canada-day-craft-kids/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2017 04:01:11 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29994 Happy Canada Day, everyone!

If you're looking for a last-minute Canada Day craft to make with the kids today, this one is super-quick and easy!

Bonus: if you're in the US, you can tweak this craft and make it for the 4th of July too!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Stick-Star Garden Mobile – Fun & Easy Nature Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/stick-star-garden-mobile-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stick-star-garden-mobile-kids/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:00:05 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29780 If you're looking for a fun and easy craft to do with the kids today, try this colourful star-stick mobile!

Start out with a stick hunt in your yard or neighbourhood, and have the kids this colourful garden ornament to hang in your yard or on your porch or patio.

Ours looks so pretty hanging in our outdoor play area!

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5 Fun and Easy Canada Day Crafts for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-canada-day-crafts-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-canada-day-crafts-for-kids/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:08:21 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29850 Canada Day is extra-special this year, as our country celebrates its 150th birthday!

Here are 5 fun and easy Canada Day crafts that your kids can wave at the parade or hang in the yard to show their patriotic pride on Canada Day.

They look terrific, and can be made from materials you already have around your home and garden.

BONUS: if you're in the US, they can all be tweaked for the 4th of July too!

Click the link below to check them out!

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International Mud Day Activities for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/international-mud-day-activities-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/international-mud-day-activities-kids/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:36:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29835 International Mud Day is June 29th.

Here are 8 of our favourite mud-play activities to make the day a screaming success for your kids.

From car-washes to mud-slides to painting with mud, these fun and fabulous activities will make mud day one of your kids' favourite days of the year!

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100 Fun Things for Kids to Do at Home This Summer (with Printable Checklist) https://happyhooligans.ca/fun-things-kids-do-at-home-this-summer/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fun-things-kids-do-at-home-this-summer/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:10:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24771 I have a little somethin' special for you today! It's a printable summer activity checklist with fabulous things for your kids to do at home this summer!

I know you love having your kids home with you for summer, but I also know how challenging it can be to keep them entertained for such a long stretch of time. The last thing we want to hear day in and day out is "I'M BORED!", right?

Well I've rounded up ONE HUNDRED of our favourite warm-weather crafts and activities so your kids will be entertained (and learning!) all summer long.

They're all easy and inexpensive and guaranteed to be a hit with kids ages 2-10.

And I've made a printable checklist so you can put it up on your fridge, and work your way through it with your kids or daycare kids during the summer holidays!

Pick a couple of activities to do every day, and I promise, your kids won't have a chance to be bored this summer!

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How to Make Homemade Gourmet Pizza Like a Pro https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-gourmet-pizza/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-gourmet-pizza/#comments Sat, 27 May 2017 14:15:35 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29607 Love gourmet pizza, but hate the cost of dining out?

Check out how we make gourmet pizza at home for a fraction of the cost of restaurant pizza!

Learn how to combine ordinary ingredients that you already have in your fridge and cupboards to come up with extraordinary topping combinations!

These tips and suggested toppings will take your homemade pizza night to a whole new level! Go! Go!

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Adorable Paper Plate Self-Portrait Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/paper-plate-self-portrait-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/paper-plate-self-portrait-craft-kids/#respond Mon, 08 May 2017 05:28:08 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29367 You won't want to miss this one! We're making self-portraits today!

They're fun and easy, and absolutely adorable!!

Check them out by clicking the link below! And let me know what you think! I love hearing from you!

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How to Make the Best Sensory Bins: Everything You Need to Know https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-bins/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-bins/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2017 05:10:14 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=157 Let's talk sensory bins!

You've probably heard of them, but have you made one yet?

If you haven't, oh MY, you are missing out!

They're SO easy to make. You can literally create an amazing bin that will provide your child with hours of learning and entertainment, using items you already have around the house.

I've put together a bit of a SENSORY BIN 101 for you to help you get started.

Today, I'm talking about what a sensory bin is, and the benefits of sensory play (it's so GOOD for your child), and I'm providing you with all kinds of suggestions for containers to use, base materials, tools and instruments, and items to include in your sensory bins.

I'm also suggesting themes, and I've included loads of photos of our most popular sensory bins here in my daycare.

So, if you've never made a sensory bin before, you're in for a treat! You'll be making bins for all occasions in no time. Seriously. They're that easy and addictive to make.

And your child is going to be thrilled! We're talking hours and hours of engaged and focused play and learning here. You have to LOVE that!

Click the link below to find out how easy it is to make the BEST sensory bins your kids. I'm hoping you'll be so inspired that you'll get right to making one today!

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City Skyline Silhouette Art Project for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/city-skyline-silhouette-art/ https://happyhooligans.ca/city-skyline-silhouette-art/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:53:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=26518 Squeee! I'm so excited to share our latest art project with you!

If you're looking for a cool art project to do with your kids at home, or with your students in art class you'll love this one.

When you see it, it may even take you back to your own childhood. may take you back to your own childhood, but we've put a modern day spin on it.

Using just three supplies: coloured water, paper towel and black paper, the hooligans, ages 4 through 10 made this city skyline silhouette art recently, and the results were beautiful!

It's particularly fun because of the drip-art technique we used to make the backdrops.

And not only are the results beautiful, there's lots of fine-motor development going on with this art activity too!

Check it out through the link below!
This one's great for all ages too.

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75+ Best Chapter Books for Girls Ages 5-13 https://happyhooligans.ca/best-chapter-books-for-girls/ https://happyhooligans.ca/best-chapter-books-for-girls/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:15:04 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25622 This is the MOTHER of all posts, and I am beyond THRILLED to be sharing it with you today!

Since publishing my "Best Books for Boys" posts a few years ago, I'm constantly asked if I have a list of great books for girls.

Well, I can finally say, "DO I EVER!!"

One of my long-time daycare dads, a brilliant writer and an exceptional father of two wonderful girls (both hooligan grads), has compiled an absolutely AMAZING list of over 75 of the very best books for girls- ages 5-13.

These books span all genres, and they'll captivate, fascinate, inspire and empower girls from an early age, straight through to their tween, preteen and early teenage years.

These books have all been read, re-read, adored and treasured by Tom and his daughters over the years, and I am delighted to share his recommendations with you!

Click the link below, and be swept away by Tom's beautiful literary depiction of classics, series, fiction and non-fiction chapter books that you and your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and students will love.

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Vibrant Fall Leaf Mobile with Tin Foil and Sharpies https://happyhooligans.ca/shimmering-fall-leaf-mobile-with-sharpies-and-tin-foil/ https://happyhooligans.ca/shimmering-fall-leaf-mobile-with-sharpies-and-tin-foil/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:08:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25361 Guess what! We've made another awesome Fall craft!

I know, I know. Yesterday, I said our gorgeous leaf sun catcher would be our last Fall craft for the season, and that we were ready to shift into Christmas craft mode.

Well, sadly, my crafty brain doesn't switch gears quite as quickly as I'd like it to, and I still have Fall on my mind.

Check out this shimmering, vibrant Fall leaf mobile! It was super-easy to make, using things we already had in and around the house.

Kids of all ages will love it because the process is really creative and fun!

Click the link below to see it!

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Dragonfly Craft from Starbucks Stir Sticks https://happyhooligans.ca/dragonfly-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/dragonfly-craft/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2016 23:29:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25258 It might not be dragonfly season, but you won't be able to resist making these adorable stir stick dragonflies with your kids sometime soon.

Just grab a handful of stir sticks when you're in Starbucks (ask first!), and your kids can transform them into glittery, shimmery dragonflies.

They're fun for play but I think they'd look wonderful suspended in a window, or strung into a mobile similar to the pinecone mobile we made last month.

Check them out, and tell me what you think! They're SO EASY!

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Beautiful Pinecone Mobiles for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/pinecone-mobiles-for-kids-to-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pinecone-mobiles-for-kids-to-make/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2016 06:05:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24977 Happy Monday, Lovelies!

Fall is in full swing here, and we're making the most of these glorious summer-like tempertures, crafting in the yard under the shade of our big maple tree.

Our latest creation - these awesome pinecone mobiles.

They're colourful and beautiful, and they're made with just a few items found in our own backyard.

They're easy too, and they make up quickly. You don't need even need glue!

Check them out at the link below, and then head outdoors with your own hooligans to gather the supplies to make them!

Kids of all ages will love this simple but beautiful project! Make a few today with your gang!

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Nature Shakers – An Easy, Musical Canada Day Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-shakers-canada-day-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-shakers-canada-day-craft/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:17:20 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24816 My apologies for this post showing up so late in your inbox! I should have published it a few days ago so you would've had it BEFORE Canada Day rather than ON Canada Day.

Ah well, if you don't have time to squeeze it in to your plans for the day, save it for next year.

If you're in the US, however, please do keep this cute, homemade noisemaker in mind for the 4th of July! It's super-easy to make. You just need to add a little blue to the project, and you'll have the perfect, festive craft for your little ones to make!

Check it out through the link below!

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21 Gorgeous Outdoor Ornaments to Make with Your Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/21-gorgeous-outdoor-ornaments-make-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/21-gorgeous-outdoor-ornaments-make-kids/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:00:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=18848 Want to add a bit of charm to your yard or garden?

Or a splash of colour to a porch or deck or patio?

Or maybe your child wants to make a one-of-a-kind gift for a family friend or neighbour?

Well, you're in for a treat today!

I have 21 easy, inexpensive and gorgeous homemade ornaments that your kids can make with common materials you already have around your home or from items collected on a nature walk.

Check 'em out! You won't be disappointed!

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Pringles Can Binoculars Craft for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/pringles-can-binoculars-craft-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pringles-can-binoculars-craft-preschoolers/#comments Mon, 30 May 2016 20:28:45 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24730 Here's a really fun and easy craft for your preschoolers to make this week.

We took a couple of Pringles cans, and turned them into binoculars!

These are so much better than your regular toilet paper roll binoculars.

For starters, they're very sturdy, so they're easy for little hands to hold, and they'll stand up to lots and lots of play.

Secondly, they're nice and big, so you get a nice, big view of everything.

And thirdly, because we left the lids on, when you look through these binoculars, you get the sense that you're looking through actual lenses.

Oh, and they were a whole lot of fun to decorate too!

Great for scavenger hunts, pretend play, I Spy etc...

Click the link below to see all the fun we had with ours!

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18 Free {or almost free} Cool Features to Add to Your Backyard Playground https://happyhooligans.ca/backyard-play-space-ideas/ https://happyhooligans.ca/backyard-play-space-ideas/#comments Mon, 16 May 2016 06:00:42 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15892 Hey, guys! It's that time of year when we start sprucing our outdoor play-spaces, getting everything ready for the kids for summer!

I want to show you some fabulous things that I've added to our backyard which transformed our outdoor play space from ordinary to extraordinary!

These ideas are great for your own back yard or for an outdoor play space at a daycare or preschool.

They're easy to set up, and they will keep your kids busy, learning and entertained for HOURS!

Best of all, they don't have to cost you a thing! Most of these activity centres I've put together using things I already had around the house.

And I'm not kidding when I say that they've made ours the best backyard on the block!

Check 'em out! I'm pretty sure you'll want to set up a few of these in your yard for the summer!

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Pretend Play Perfume Factory Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-play-perfume-factory-activity/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-play-perfume-factory-activity/#respond Fri, 06 May 2016 07:50:14 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24534 Ooooo! I just LOVED this activity, and I think you will too!

The kids played for hours with this pretend play perfume factory! They chopped and snipped ingredients from the garden, and used tools and instruments to mix up beautiful potions in gorgeous little bottles.

This activity is so fun, and provides many ways for little ones to develop fine-motor skills, co-ordination and creative and critical thinking.

And it's so easy and inexpensive, you can set this up time after time, all summer long!

They'll never be bored again! Check it out!

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How to make a God’s Eye Craft – Weaving for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/gods-eye-craft-weaving-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/gods-eye-craft-weaving-for-kids/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:28:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23946 Hello, Lovelies!

Man, we are just hitting it out of the park with beautiful and easy crafts these days!

Today I'm sharing another one of our March Break Craft Camp crafts with you! Last week, over the break, I held a craft day for my hooligan grads. Some of them hadn't been together in years, so it was lovely to spend a day making classic, good-old fashioned crafts together.

Today, I'm sharing the colourful God's Eyes that we made. This one will take you right back to your childhood!

We had so much fun wrapping and weaving our colours. The children loved this activity so we made tons of them! The process is fun and easy, and so good for strengthening fine motor skills, concentration and co-ordination.

And the results are GORGEOUS! Have a look!

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Crystallized Beach Rocks with Borax and Watercolours https://happyhooligans.ca/crystallized-beach-rocks-with-borax-watercolourstercolours/ https://happyhooligans.ca/crystallized-beach-rocks-with-borax-watercolourstercolours/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:35:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23920 Okaaay... This is FABULOUS, guys! And I am SO excited to share it with you.

You know how you can make crystals with borax and hot water? People usually do it with pipe cleaners to make snowflakes and icicles, right?

Well, we used beach rocks. Oh My Goodness. And then, guess what we did! We coloured them, and turned them into these dazzling and vibrant crystallized stones that you can display on a table or use as a paperweight or give as a gift.

You have to see them! They are GORGEOUS! And the process was SUPER-easy, and so fun!

Check them out!

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10 Spring Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/10-spring-crafts-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/10-spring-crafts-for-kids/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:38:04 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=13684 10 Spring crafts for toddlers and preschoolers to make!  From flowers to rainbows to butterflies, these spring crafts will help you and your kids swing into spring! They’re sweet, they’re simple, and they’re absolutely charming! My daycare toddlers and preschoolers have made many great spring crafts over the years – flowers, birds butterflies and such...

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Twig and Raffia Star Ornaments for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/twig-ornaments/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2015 18:36:05 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1790 This is one of our simplest crafts ever, and it's so beautiful.

You can use these twig stars on a Christmas tree or a mantel or even hang them out on a patio or deck.

There's lots of fine motor development going on here too!

Check them out! I think you'll love them. :)

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Adorable Ballerina Ornaments with Popsicle Sticks and Coffee Filters https://happyhooligans.ca/ballerina-ornaments-craft-sticks-coffee-filters/ https://happyhooligans.ca/ballerina-ornaments-craft-sticks-coffee-filters/#respond Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:37:09 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=22532 I am IN LOVE with this latest craft! Ok, I know I can get a little over-excited about some of the stuff we make here in my daycare, but I am just beyond smitten with the ballerina ornaments we made yesterday. Oh. My. Goodness. They are SO adorable! AND, they were so easy! A craft stick and a coffee filter - who knew you could turn them into something so darn cute. If you have little dancers in your house (or in your classroom or daycare), they're going to be over the moon with this one! I hope you are too! Check them out!!

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Fabulous Fall Collage for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/fabulous-fall-collage/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fabulous-fall-collage/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:00:42 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1171 Wows! Take the kids for a nature walk today to collect some goodies from nature. Make this gorgeous fall collage with your findings when you get home! The way you make the backdrop for this is such a fun process! What a wonderful way to spend a fall morning! Check it out...

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Haunted Halloween Hand Melt – A Salt and Ice Experiment for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/salt-and-ice-experiment/ https://happyhooligans.ca/salt-and-ice-experiment/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:00:50 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11625 Hands down, one of the best Halloween Science experience you've ever seen. Hands Down. Get it? Sorry, I couldn't resist! Ahaha

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Preschool Mirror Activities: 5 Ways to Play and Learn https://happyhooligans.ca/mirror-play-ways-to-play-learn-with-mirrors/ https://happyhooligans.ca/mirror-play-ways-to-play-learn-with-mirrors/#respond Fri, 22 May 2015 12:00:18 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=20652 Mirrors add a fascinating element of learning and exploration to preschool art and sensory activities. If you’ve never experimented with mirror play, you really must! A small hand mirror from the dollar store, or a couple of mirrored tiles, or even a framed, full length wall mirror can put an entirely new spin on an...

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Mother’s Day Gifts You’d Love Your Kids to Make for You https://happyhooligans.ca/5-handmade-mothers-day-gifts/ https://happyhooligans.ca/5-handmade-mothers-day-gifts/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:30:37 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14434 Gorgeous handmade Mother's Day gifts for kids to make and give.

Spring has sprung, and Mother's Day is right around the corner, and you can bet that your kids (be it your own children or your students) are going to want to make something fabulous to give to Mom on her special day.

Well, you're in luck!

I just happen to have several totally gorgeous (and totally easy) homemade Mother's Day gifts for kids of all ages to make.

In my daycare, the crafts you'll see here were were made by preschoolers, but older kids, and even tweens would enjoy making these too.

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8 Gorgeous Homemade Wind Chimes for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-wind-chimes-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-wind-chimes-for-kids/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:00:56 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=19940 These homemade wind chimes are so gorgeous you're going to want to make them all! They're easy to make, and they won't cost you a dime. Which one will you and your kids start with?

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25+ More Great Books for Boys https://happyhooligans.ca/more-great-books-for-boys/ https://happyhooligans.ca/more-great-books-for-boys/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:00:33 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=19728 25+ More great books for boys! These novels are filled with action, suspense, adventure and drama, and will captivate even the most reluctant readers. A few months ago, I wrote a post titled 40+ Best Books for Boys, which was a list of the very best books that my boys and I have read together over the...

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Cork-Stamped Flower Craft with Corks and Buttons https://happyhooligans.ca/stamped-flower-craft-corks-and-buttons/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stamped-flower-craft-corks-and-buttons/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:20:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=13526 Use corks and paint is a fun way to make flower prints and a creative way to introduce young children to the wonderful technique of printmaking. These adorable cork-stamped flowers will brighten up a table-top or window-sill or any little corner of your home! What a fun spring craft for kids.  See all of our...

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Science Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/science-activities-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/science-activities-for-kids/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:00:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?page_id=19370 If you’re looking for easy science experiments for kids as well as science based activities, you’ll find dozens, for all age groups, here on my blog. What is Science? Science is the study of the world around us. Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Environmental Science are just a few examples of the sciences that surround us...

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32 Homemade Bird Feeders To Make With Kids This Winter https://happyhooligans.ca/32-homemade-bird-feeders/ https://happyhooligans.ca/32-homemade-bird-feeders/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:11:07 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=18484 Wowza! 32 easy homemade bird feeders that you can make for the backyard! A terrific collection of bird feeders made with common, every day materials that will please kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. No hammers or nails necessary!

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Cheerio Bird Feeders – Simple Pipe Cleaner Bird Feeder for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/cheerio-bird-feeders/ https://happyhooligans.ca/cheerio-bird-feeders/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:30:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2273 Don't toss that stale cereal! Have your kids make Cheerio bird feeders with it! A great way for kids to connect with nature, and a super fine-motor activity for little hands!

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40+ Gifts Kids Can Make {That Grown Ups Will Really Use} https://happyhooligans.ca/40-useful-gifts-kids-can-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/40-useful-gifts-kids-can-make/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:04:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17309 If your kids love to give homemade gifts at Christmas, you'll LOVE this collection of kid-made gift ideas!

These are gifts that parents and grandparents will truly love, appreciate and value.

Check them out with the link below!

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20 Science Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/20-science-activities-toddlers-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/20-science-activities-toddlers-preschoolers/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15353 20 Terrific science activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Great for home, daycare, the classroom or even for kids’ parties! Simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers, but fascinating enough for kids of all ages! I’ve been sharing a lot of simple science experiments for kids on my facebook page lately, and the response from you guys has...

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Pretend Tea Party with Natural Items https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-tea-party-natural-items/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-tea-party-natural-items/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:32:17 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17145 Set up a pretend tea party play in the backyard where the kids can make a mess, use their imaginations, and get creative exploring items found in nature. Remember how much fun it was to play “tea party” was when you were little?  Pouring and measuring and serving cups of “tea” to your friends and...

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10 Fun Fall Activities for Kids to Do in the Backyard https://happyhooligans.ca/10-fun-fall-activities-kids-backyard/ https://happyhooligans.ca/10-fun-fall-activities-kids-backyard/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:03:03 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=16538 Ah, Fall!  It’s almost here!  We love playing outdoors here in my home daycare, especially in the fall.  There are so many colours, shapes and textures to explore in Fall, and they provide much of the inspiration for our Fall art projects and crafts  as well as our outdoor play activities. Today, I’d love to share 10...

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20+ FROZEN Activities & Recipes {for Anna and Elsa Fans} https://happyhooligans.ca/20-frozen-activities-recipes/ https://happyhooligans.ca/20-frozen-activities-recipes/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:17:20 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15727 20-plus Frozen activities, recipes, science experiments and printables that Elsa and Anna fans will love! What do you do when you have 4 Frozen-obsessed little girls in your daycare?  You think up as many frosty, frozen, icy-themed activities as you can to keep them happy, busy and learning. I had a lot fun coming up...

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30+ Fairy Crafts and Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/30-fairy-crafts-activities-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/30-fairy-crafts-activities-kids/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:58:54 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15571 If you have a child at your house who loves fairies, I think you’ll love these activities! I’ve rounded up 30+ Fairy crafts and activities from my own blog and from those of some of my favourite fellow-bloggers.  Fairy crafts, fairy recipes, fairy art ideas and fairy sensory bins and party ideas, even a fairy...

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Painted Rock Paper-Weight Craft https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-rock-paper-weight-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-rock-paper-weight-craft/#comments Wed, 28 May 2014 02:53:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14947 A gorgeous painted rock paper-weight craft that kids can make for themselves or to give as a gift! If you’ve been with us a while, you likely know how much we love crafting with rocks and stones here in my home daycare. Crafting with items found in nature is a wonderful way to keep our crafting...

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Homemade Twirling Ribbon Sticks https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-twirling-ribbon-sticks/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-twirling-ribbon-sticks/#comments Thu, 15 May 2014 02:41:39 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14693 These twirling ribbon sticks are easy to make with just a stick and a ribbon, Kids will love swinging and swirling their ribbons around as they dance and run in the yard. Add this to your list of simple activities to do in the backyard this summer.  Twirling ribbon? Ribbon stick? Twirling ribbon stick?  I’m...

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15 Easy Homemade Paint Recipes Your Kids are Going to Love! https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-paint-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-paint-kids/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:56:56 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14308 15 Homemade Paint Recipes for Kids that you can make at home! Homemade finger paints, edible paints, puffy paint, homemade watercolours, DIY liquid watercolours and more…. Making your own paint is a fun and inexpensive alternative to buying the store-bought stuff. Today I’m sharing 15 homemade paint recipes that are easy to make and fun...

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Paper Plate Ladybug Craft for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/ladybug-craft-for-toddlers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/ladybug-craft-for-toddlers/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2014 04:41:08 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=13902 Toddlers and preschoolers can use buttons and corks to make this cute and easy paper plate ladybug craft! It’s a simple spring craft that lets kids explore painting, gluing and stamping. We LOVE paper plate crafts!  You can make so many things out of a simple paper plate.  One of the cutest that we’ve made lately are...

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Paper Towel Dip – a Water Absorption Experiment https://happyhooligans.ca/water-absorption-experiment-for-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/water-absorption-experiment-for-preschoolers/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2014 01:43:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=13455 “Paper Towel Dip“: a water absorption experiment for preschoolers and toddlers. Over the years, we’ve done many water absorption experiments here in my daycare.  Paper towels and coloured water are great for teaching kids about water absorption.  Coloured water really lets kids see the absorption process, and depending on the nature of the project, they can produce...

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Valentines Ice Melting Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/melting-ice-with-salt-and-watercolours/ https://happyhooligans.ca/melting-ice-with-salt-and-watercolours/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2014 06:45:02 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12762 Set up a Valentines Ice Melting Activity for kids with just ice, salt and liquid watercolours. It’s a great science experiment for young children and it doubles as a Valentines activity when you use a heart shaped pan to make your ice and appropriately coloured watercolours to melt the ice with. One of the hooligans favourite science...

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Homemade Bird Feeder with Fruits and Grains https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-bird-feeder-fruits-grains/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-bird-feeder-fruits-grains/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:15:41 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12716   Pop over to CBC Parents to see how we made these fruit and grain bird feeders to help our feathered friends get through the winter!

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Bird Seashell Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/bird-seashell-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/bird-seashell-ornaments/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2013 02:52:08 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12397 Bird seashell Christmas ornaments.  An easy Christmas nature craft for kids to make with shells collected at the beach. The preschoolers and I have made some pretty cute Christmas Crafts over the years, and these adorable, little bird ornaments are a new favourite here. Crafting with natural items: Crafting with items like seashells, sticks and stones is...

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Scrape Painting Technique for Kids – Fall Art https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-painting-technique-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-painting-technique-for-kids/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:02:52 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11505 “Scrape Painting” with a credit card – kids can use this simple painting technique to create autumn art or a backdrop for a beautiful fall collage. Looking for a fun and interesting art process for kids?  Try scrape painting with a credit card! It’s a really easy art technique but it’s so cool! Toddlers and...

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Bark and Paint Swatch Trees https://happyhooligans.ca/bark-paint-swatch-trees/ https://happyhooligans.ca/bark-paint-swatch-trees/#comments Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:00:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11431 Bark and Paint Swatch Trees: kids can explore nature’s colours and textures while creating beautiful Fall art. At this time of year, the hooligans and I are still spending most of our hours outdoors, playing in the yard and neighbourhood and observing the changes of the season. We’re also doing lots of Autumn crafting. Yesterday,...

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Paint Chip Apple Tree Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/paint-chip-apple-tree/ https://happyhooligans.ca/paint-chip-apple-tree/#comments Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:01:05 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11301 A few twigs and a handful of paint swatch cards are perfect for putting together a Paint Chip Apple Tree. We’re doing lots of apple crafts these days here in my home daycare. This apple stamping activity led to our latest fall tree craft. This was a fun way to combine a traditional fall painting activity,...

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Fall Colour Apple Stamping for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-colour-apple-stamping/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-colour-apple-stamping/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:39:11 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11180 Fall Colour Apple Stamping – a great way for preschoolers to explore fall colours with a classic stamping activity. My toddlers and preschoolers LOVE stamping with apples, so they really enjoyed this process. The results were beautiful, and it was a great way to use up a couple of apples that were past their best...

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10 Backyard Balancing Activities https://happyhooligans.ca/10-backyard-balancing-activities/ https://happyhooligans.ca/10-backyard-balancing-activities/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:15:22 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=9999 Here are 10 of our favourite balancing activities in our backyard play space. Most of these can be balancing activities can be made for free using items you already have around your home and yard. These fun and engaging outdoor activities provide kids with plenty of opportunities to develop their muscles, gross motor control and balancing...

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Homemade Natural Wind Chimes https://happyhooligans.ca/wind-chimes-for-cbc/ https://happyhooligans.ca/wind-chimes-for-cbc/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:19:08 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=9275 We recently made vibrant rainbow wind chimes here in my daycare, using sticks we’d gathered on a nature walk. They were so beautiful and easy to make, we were inspired to make a couple of natural versions for the hooligans to give to their parents.   These natural wind chimes make a perfect homemade Father’s...

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How to Make a Pool Noodle Abacus for your Backyard Play Space https://happyhooligans.ca/pool-noodle-abacus/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pool-noodle-abacus/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:50:02 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=9703 How to make a pool noodle abacus with ropes and pool noodles for toddlers and preschoolers to play with in the backyard. I recently made this pool noodle abacus for the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare, and it’s become one of the most popular features in our backyard play space. Ok, so technically ours...

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Summer Twig Star Ornaments https://happyhooligans.ca/summer-twig-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/summer-twig-ornaments/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:25 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=9441 These summer twig star ornaments are made with just twigs and raffia, but they’ll add a little glam to any patio, porch or deck. The hooligans and I enjoy crafting with items from nature, and we love coming up with creative homemade gifts that we know the parents will really enjoy and appreciate too.  These twig star...

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Rainbow Wind Chimes Made with Sticks – a Fun Nature Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-wind-chimes/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-wind-chimes/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 02:30:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=9159 Make these homemade rainbow coloured wind chimes with sticks found in nature. They’ll add a splash of colour to any backyard or patio!  Hang them in your own yard, or give them as a gift to someone special! We love to make wind chimes here in my daycare. You can make them out of almost...

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6 Ways to Make Homemade Stamps for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-stampers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-stampers/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:36:46 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=7973 6 ways to make a set of custom homemade stamps for your kids, using common household items! Does your child love stamping and making prints? Most kids do!   There’s something so fun about dipping a stamp in a puddle of paint, or pounding a stamp back and forth between stamp pad and paper, making...

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Ice Moulds and Icy Sun Catchers https://happyhooligans.ca/ice-moulds-2/ https://happyhooligans.ca/ice-moulds-2/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:52:35 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=6215 Easy Christmas Ice Moulds and sun catchers: Make a beautiful ice mould or sun catcher to add a holiday touch to your front porch or walk-way.    Pop over to CBC Parents, and you’ll see how we made ours using items from nature and a few Christmas craft odds and ends. You can see all...

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Sensory Play with Corn Cobs and Sunflowers https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-fun-with-corn-cobs-and-sunflowers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-fun-with-corn-cobs-and-sunflowers/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:27:23 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=4390 I am blessed to have a couple of good friends who always think of us as they’re harvesting their crops and gardens in the fall and they drop by with a load of fall goodies for the hooligans to explore and play with. The hooligans love discovering all that nature has to offer in the...

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Nature Faces – Self-Portrait Art for Preschoolers using Items Found in Nature https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-faces/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-faces/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:00:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=3512 This is a fantastic self-portrait art activity for young children, using flowers and leaves and natural items collected on a nature walk or from around your yard and garden. This is a really cool nature craft for toddlers and preschoolers, and a great boredom buster for a spring or summer day. My daycare kids love creating...

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Garden Soup – Fine Motor Water Play Activity https://happyhooligans.ca/garden-soup/ https://happyhooligans.ca/garden-soup/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 18:17:21 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=3416 Garden soup is one of our go-to water play activities here in my daycare. You can set it up in less than a minute, and it will keep kids busy and learning in the backyard for ages. It’s great for developing scissor skills and fine motor skills, and it’s a wonderful way for toddlers and preschoolers...

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Doll Bath Station: Hours of Pretend Play for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/baby-bath-station/ https://happyhooligans.ca/baby-bath-station/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 12:31:49 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=3367 A pretend play “doll bath station” will keep your little ones entertained and cool for hours this summer! It’s one of our favourite warm-weather backyard activities. Water play activities are always a hit here in my home daycare.  In particular, the toddlers and hooligans love it when I set up a baby care station for them to...

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Our Playroom Makeover! https://happyhooligans.ca/our-playroom/ https://happyhooligans.ca/our-playroom/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:44:20 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2475 Today I’d like to show you how I recently turned our spare room and storage room into a play room and crafting space for my home daycare.   The children in my daycare (The Hooligans) are teachers’ children so they’re not here during July and August when their parents are on Summer Break, and in...

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8 Simple Outdoor Activities for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/outdoor-activites/ https://happyhooligans.ca/outdoor-activites/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:28:10 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=335 8 simple outdoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers to play in your own backyard, using things you already have around your house. If you’re looking for simple outdoor activities for young children, you are going to love it here!  I have so many ideas for simple outdoor play on my site! Much of our time...

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