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Holiday Snacks and Treats
Enjoy this quick and easy collection of four festive treats — perfect for busy educators and parents who want fun holiday snacks without the stress. These recipes use simple ingredients, require minimal prep, and are loved by toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids alike. A cozy, joyful little resource to make your holiday season feel just a bit brighter.
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Sensory Bin Material Checklist
A simple, 3-page guide to building meaningful sensory play without the overwhelm If sensory bins feel confusing, expensive, or like “one more thing” to plan — this checklist changes everything. Inside this free, print-ready PDF, you'll get a clear breakdown of every material you need to create engaging sensory bins for early learners… without buying a ton of extras or guessing what to use. This is the exact system I use in my dayhome to plan hundreds of successful sensory invitations.
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Holiday Bucket List
Celebrate the season with connection, creativity, and play!The Holiday Bucket List was designed to help educators and families slow down and make time for meaningful moments during the busiest time of year.
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Loose Parts
Looking to expand your play setup without spending a dime? This free guide will help you uncover loose parts hiding in plain sight — in your junk drawer, recycling bin, and all around your home. These simple materials spark creativity, encourage independent play, and support early learning through open-ended exploration. Whether you're a parent, educator, or dayhome provider, you'll love how easy it is to add fresh inspiration to your play spaces using what you already have. ✨ Grab the freebie and start collecting today!
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✨ Free Apple Trail Mix Printable ✨
Make snack time easy with this kid-approved Apple Trail Mix! This free printable recipe card is quick to prep, fun for kids to help make, and perfect for dayhomes, classrooms, or family snack time.
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Free Ghost Mud Recipe Printable!
Bring a little spooky-season magic to your classroom or home with this free Ghost Mud Recipe printable! Inside you’ll find:• The simple 3-ingredient recipe (Ivory soap, toilet paper & warm water!)• Step-by-step instructions• Cleanup tips & playful notes from Kayla at Capable Learners This activity is a favourite every October — messy, foamy, and full of laughter. Perfect for early learners and sensory explorers alike!
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Paid Printables, Resources & Guides
57 Sensory Bin Ideas Ebook
A year of simple, meaningful sensory play in one easy guide. Inside you’ll find:• 57 sensory bin ideas organized by season & theme• Quick setups using materials you already have• Bins for toddlers, preschoolers, and mixed-age groups• Practical inspiration for everyday play• Created by a childcare educator with 15+ years experience Perfect for dayhome educators, early learning professionals, and playful families.
$14.97 CAD
Fall Play Pack – 26 Pages of Ready-to-Use Fun for Kids
Designed for busy educators and parents, this resource includes 6 engaging activities: sensory bin inspiration, coloring pages, dramatic play printables, a fall scavenger hunt, movement cards, and process art overviews. With easy printables, supply lists, and adaptable ideas, you’ll have everything you need for screen-free, seasonal learning that sparks creativity and joy.
$7.97 CAD
Lemonade Play Pack
Lemonade Play Pack – A Sweet Way to Learn Through Play! Squeeze every drop of fun out of summer with this hands-on printable activity bundle designed for early learners! The Lemonade Play Pack is filled with playful learning opportunities including fine motor activities, counting and tracing pages, sensory play ideas, and dramatic play printables. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or dayhome provider, this pack makes it easy to spark creativity, build skills, and enjoy open-ended play all summer long.
$7.97 CAD
Meals Made Simple – $12.97
Simplify your week with 40+ kid-friendly meal ideas and prep tips — all in one easy-to-use PDF.
$12.97 CAD
The Ultimate Childcare Selection Toolkit
Choosing the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. The Ultimate Childcare Selection Toolkit gives you everything you need to make a confident, informed choice—without the stress.
$21.97 CAD
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