$12.97 CADPrintable play pack
Winter Play Pack
Open-ended, low-prep winter play for cozy indoor days: movement, fine motor, sensory and language ideas.
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The Sensory Bin Materials Checklist
Every base, filler and tool you need to build a sensory bin, without the overwhelm. It's the exact system I use in my dayhome, and it's free.
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Winter & Holiday
Snowsuits, mittens and cozy indoor days: simple winter play and holiday ideas for the season ahead.
FREE2 printable charts
Winter Dressing Chart
A step-by-step visual that helps little ones get into their snow gear on their own. Fewer reminders at the door.
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FREEPrintable list
Holiday Bucket List
Slow down and make time for meaningful, playful moments during the busiest time of year.
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FREE4 recipes
Holiday Snacks & Treats
Four festive treats with simple ingredients and minimal prep, loved by toddlers and school-agers alike.
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Start with the free guides, then go deeper
FREE4-page printable PDF
Sensory Bin Materials Checklist
Every base, filler and tool you need to build a sensory bin, without the overwhelm. The exact system I use in my dayhome.
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FREEPrintable guide
Loose Parts Hiding in Your Home
Turn your junk drawer, recycling bin and kitchen cupboards into hours of open-ended play.
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57 Sensory Bin Ideas
A full year of simple, meaningful sensory play, organized by season and theme, with quick setups using materials you already have.
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A whole season, planned for you
Printable packs of low-prep, play-based activities for each season.
$12.97 CADPrintable play pack
Winter Play Pack
Open-ended, low-prep winter play for cozy indoor days: movement, fine motor, sensory and language ideas.
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$12.97 CADPrintable play pack
Spring Play Pack
Spring activities, planned for you. Low-prep, real-life play you can set up tomorrow morning, for mixed ages.
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$7.97 CADPrintable bundle
Lemonade Play Pack
Summer fun for early learners: fine motor activities, counting and tracing pages, sensory ideas and lemonade-stand dramatic play.
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$7.97 CAD26 printable pages
Fall Play Pack
Six ready-to-use fall activities: sensory bin inspiration, colouring pages, dramatic play, a scavenger hunt, movement cards and process art.
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$5.97 CAD30 printable cards
Halloween Potion Recipe Cards
Mix, count and pretend! 26 spooky potion recipes plus 4 create-your-own cards for dramatic play, sensory bins and tuff trays.
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Easier meals and snack times
$12.97 CAD40+ meal ideas
Meals Made Simple
Take the guesswork out of feeding little ones: 40+ kid-friendly meal ideas and prep tips in one easy guide.
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FREEPrintable guide
Capable Learners Meal Plan Guide
A peek at how I plan simple, balanced meals and snacks for a busy dayhome week.
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FREEPrintable recipe card
Apple Trail Mix Recipe Card
A kid-approved snack little hands can help make, perfect for fall snack time.
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FREEPrintable recipe PDF
Valentine's Trail Mix
An easy, kid-friendly Valentine's snack with simple ingredients, no measuring and flexible swaps.
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FREESample meal plan
A Peek at Our Monthly Meal Plan
Exactly what the dayhome ate this month. Borrow any ideas for your family or program.
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Grab-and-go freebies for every season
FREE2 printable charts
Winter Dressing Chart
A step-by-step visual that helps little ones get into their snow gear on their own. Fewer reminders at the door.
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FREEPrintable chart
Spring Dressing Chart
Boots one day, runners the next. A simple visual that helps kids get ready for unpredictable spring weather.
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FREEFillable + printable
Moments of Learning Reflection Template
Document the learning you see in play. Includes a Canva-fillable digital version and a printable black and white option.
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Holiday Bucket List
Slow down and make time for meaningful, playful moments during the busiest time of year.
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Holiday Snacks & Treats
Four festive treats with simple ingredients and minimal prep, loved by toddlers and school-agers alike.
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FREEPrintable counting pages
Valentine Heart Counting (1โ5)
A low-prep, play-based math activity using loose parts, perfect for preschoolers and dayhomes.
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FREEPrint-and-go pages
Valentine's Colouring Pages
A simple, screen-free Valentine's activity for early learners. No prep required.
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FREEPrint-and-cut PDF
Egg Letters Alphabet Printable
Match uppercase and lowercase egg letters in a sensory bin or literacy tray. A spring favourite.
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FREEPrintable hunt
Spring Scavenger Hunt
A simple, low-prep outdoor activity for kids to explore and play this spring.
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FREEPrintable pages
Lemon Letter Tracing
Zesty letter-tracing pages that build fine motor skills and letter confidence.
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FREEPrintable list
Summer Bucket List for Kids
20+ easy, no-prep summer activities for a playful, low-pressure summer.
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FREEPrintable card
Mother's Day Printable Card
A sweet printable card for little ones to colour and give.
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FREECounting cards + play mats
Fall Tree Counting Mats
Counting cards 1โ5 and fall tree play mats for hands-on early math with loose parts.
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FREEPrintable hunt
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
A printable hunt for pumpkins, bats, ghosts and more on your next neighbourhood walk.
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FREEPrintable recipe card
Ghost Mud Recipe
A squishy, 3-ingredient sensory recipe with step-by-step instructions and clean-up tips.
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Choosing childcare?
$21.97 CADPrintable toolkit
Ultimate Childcare Selection Toolkit
Choosing childcare is a big decision. Questions to ask, what to look for and checklists from a licensed dayhome provider, so you can choose with confidence.
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Kayla's Favourite Play Materials
The bins, scoops and loose parts I actually use and love in my dayhome, all in one place.
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$15 CADLive workshop
Beyond the Bin Workshop
A 60-minute live workshop on the why, the setup and the mess of sensory play, using my Sensory Bin Formula. On Zoom or in person.
Join the WaitlistNot sure where to start?
New to sensory play? Grab the free Sensory Bin Checklist, then 57 Sensory Bin Ideas. Want this season planned for you? The Winter Play Pack is ready to go.
Questions? Email me at [email protected]. Prices in Canadian dollars.
