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Let’s talk baking! Summer is the perfect time to practice baking and cooking with your kids. Not only will they love the time spent creating something delicious with you, it gives them the opportunity to practice some great academic skills such as math, reading as well as gaining a better understanding of where food comes from. Aside from having to read and follow directions, young kids can exercise number recognition while older ones can practice ratio and proportion w...ith ingredients. Here’s an article about baking/cooking with your kids - https://thegingeredwhisk.com/how-to-cook-and-bake-with-you/

With summer almost here it’s a great time to get outside, take a nature walk or hike and go on a scavenger hunt! It's a challenge and an adventure that keeps kids' bodies active and helps teach organization, listening skills and cooperation. Kids expand their vocabulary as they name and describe what they see in nature. They can also build math skills and learn scientific concepts. After the hike, you can have your kids draw pictures about what they discovered, fill out a gra...ph, a check list or write in a journal about their adventure. ... Nature Books - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx 199 Picture Books - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Bugs to Spot - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Flowers to Spot - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx The Usborne Outdoor Book - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx

Heading out on a road trip this summer? As fun as they can be, let's be honest, kids can drive us crazy sometimes. "Are we there yet? Keep them occupied throughout your trip with any one of our amazing travel activity pads, card sets and books. There are so many options for all ages! ...... All Activity Books - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Activity Pads - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Little Children's Activity Books - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Activity Cards and Tins - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Maths Activity Books - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx

Anyone else loving the fact that the weather is finally cooperating with all of our plans to do things outside? Today will be a day full of suggestions for fun, hands on and subtly educational activities First up, plant a garden!... Starting a garden (or even planting a few seeds) and watching plants grow can be so exciting for kids. They can keep a record of the growth of specific plants by drawing what the plants look like on a specific number of days and even write down their observations. Get your kids to help every step of the way. Planting, watering, weeding and harvesting are all things they can participate in! Check out the writing activities below that can be catered to various ages ... Gardening for Beginners - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx It All Starts with a Seed - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx Fruits and Vegetables Stickers - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx See Inside Where Food Comes From - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx 100 Things to Know About Food - https://www.usbornebooksathome.ca/catalogue/catalogue.aspx