With little ones around the house, over time, any home will accumulate a collection of broken crayons that, most of the time, little ones will be reluctant to use. I do not throw out our broken crayons because I have seen some cool melted crayon projects that I hope...

I am sure on one of your trips outside, with or without your littles, you have seen a line of determined ants walking forward and backwards on a journey of seeking out or storing food. When I see these small insects going on their way, I admire them for their hard...

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz! Spring is here! We are super excited about all the changes that are taking place around us! Here is a simple activity you can try at home to work on : Reviewing letter sounds Blending  CVC words Fine motor skills  Hand-eye...

Butterflies, I believe, are liked by all children! In all my years teaching littles and now my own children, I have never met a child who did not like butterflies. So now I am even more convinced! Now that we are exploring bugs and insects on our learning journey,...

We can say that spring is here, and along with the change in season, we will be welcoming a variety of spiders, bugs and insects into our gardens and backyards!  I cannot say I am a fan of real live spiders, but my littles think they are super cool! So I created...

It is almost springtime, and we are so ready to welcome the change in the weather and to learn all about the bugs and insects that come along with the change. One of our favourite bugs is the ladybug, so I thought I would share this simple activity you can try at home...

Growing up in the country, I was so fascinated by birds in nature. One of my absolute favourite finds was an old abandoned bird nest in our garden. I tried to place the nest in a tree, hoping a bird would choose my hidden nest for its home. The birds in our garden...

Pigs love mud! And children love hearing about pigs in mud! I think the idea of mess resonates with our little ones!Here is a simple journal activity you can try at home with your little ones to work on learning or reviewing shapes. Help the Pigs to find their spots...

My girls are showing so much interest in the changes that are taking place outside with the cooler weather, so this week our focus is on the weather.I wanted to try a different sensory filler to introduce this theme to the girls, and I figured water beads would be...

Are you looking for a fun and memorable activity to teach or review 2D shapes with your little ones? Here is a simple activity you can try with your toddlers or preschoolers if you are working on learning or reviewing 2D shapes.  Match the shapes to help the...

I am always looking for fun ways to teach my girls new skills or concepts, and this crayon-resistant art activity is one that I have seen multiple times and have been saving to try. We are currently learning about bugs, insects and spiders on our home...

I just love the colours that return in the spring after the long winter months. The bright reds, yellows, and greens open up a world with a different kind of beauty for adults and children alike. At Learning Step By Step, we are overly excited! My girls have always...

Well, I am not really a fan of spiders, but I really think this spider shape activity is absolutely cute! Spring is officially here, and my girls and I have started exploring books about bugs, spiders and insects.  My girls believe spiders are super cool, so I...

If you have been following our learning journey, you will know my girls are into anything that will stick to any surface! We have been exploring with painter's tape, and now that the girls are getting older, there is much more advanced learning fun to be had with this...

What is the most important word in your child’s vocabulary? The word they are most interested in and has the most meaning and value to them? If you guessed their name, you are so correct! With repeated exposure, little ones who are unable to print their names can...

If you ask me, Sticky notes should be staples in any home learning journey. We are enjoying incorporating Sticky notes, large and small, into our learning journey at the moment. There is just so much simple low-prep learning and fun to be had with them. On a busy day,...

There is just something about the spots on cows that grabs the attention of our little ones! I must say I enjoy seeing the spots on cows myself! I just had to find an activity to incorporate spots on cows into our Trip to The Farm unit, and here you have it! Place the...

When The weather starts to change, it is a great time to expose children to the fact that there are different types of weather/seasons. Over the last few weeks, my girls have been welcoming the changes that are taking place outside. They are still attached to their...