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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also a time when the kids are out of school, everyone is staying inside more, and there always seems to be endless things to do! Christmas can be a little stressful, so we got ten great activities listed here to make things a little easier for... Read more »
Christmas is coming! It’s time for Christmas lights, decorations…and of course, Christmas crafts! We have your covered with lots of festive crafts for different skill and age levels. Some are great stand alone Christmas crafts, and some go along with your favorite Super Simple Christmas songs and shows. Pick one or try them all, and... Read more »
It’s Halloween time! The season of pumpkins and all things spooky, and we have a great list of our favorite Halloween crafts and activities to get you in the mood. These crafts and activities are a great follow up to your favorite Super Simple Halloween content, like our Halloween songs, or the Halloween episodes of... Read more »
Playing is a wonderful way to encourage learning and development in little ones. It’s hands on learning at its best, and your little learner might not even realize that they are gaining new vocabulary and practicing their skills. We’ve put together a list of ten games, crafts, and activities from Super Simple that you can... Read more »
This list from Super Simple makes finding educational and enriching video content for kids easy. These series are a wonderful supplement to at home learning, or a great way for little ones to chill out in front of the TV but still be working on their development. We also made free worksheets to go along... Read more »
Nothing can replace hand washing when it comes to staying clean and sanitary, but if you’re out and about it’s a great idea to carry some hand sanitizer just in case. Our spritzer version can be used on hands or surfaces as a quick disinfectant spray. Here’s what you’ll need to make 1 1/3 cups:... Read more »
Crawling ✔. Walking ✔. Weaned ✔. Talking ✔. Now for potty training… As well as it being an achievement for our children, it is a huge milestone for parents and it can be the most daunting one at that. It is one that can’t be escaped from, but it shouldn’t be one of concern and... Read more »
Can you imagine just for one moment, if instead of all those apocalyptic films of humanity trying to survive a zombie contagion, that instead the future held a worldwide kindness contagion? Kindness and love spreading over the Earth in a beautiful ripple effect. Think back to a time when you were feeling low, down in... Read more »
Spring has sprung! Or almost, at least! When I think of Spring and Summer time I think of being outside, swimming, enjoying the sunshine and when it comes to food – I think of cooling, delicious, healthy foods that work well for ourselves and our children’s bodies. When we eat foods that are local and... Read more »
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.” -Fred Rogers This is my favorite quote about play because it is so true! Playing is not just a way for kids to spend time and have fun; We now know that play has... Read more »
Autism is often talked about by its signs, symptoms, and deficits. It’s generally thought of as a disorder with significant differences than the “typical” population. It’s frequently misunderstood and many people are afraid of an Autism diagnosis either for themselves or their child. But there is a new movement, called Neurodiversity, that aims to increase... Read more »
Autism. Seeing or hearing this word can impact people in so many different ways. For some, it’s an everyday word. It may remind parents of their child and light up their face. Or it may be a word that describes who they are as a person. For others, it might remind them of their child’s... Read more »
By Lorraine Akemann, marketing and outreach, Khan Academy Kids One of my favorite parts of early parenting was storytime at the local library. As a mother of two—now teenage—daughters, some of my fondest memories involve spending time reading to them from the library’s bountiful selection of children’s books. I’m happy to report that although my... Read more »
Ahoy me mateys! We hope you have been enjoying our new pirate series and all the activities that have been coming out with them. We have put together some color by numbers and line practice that compliment the show and get your kids more involved! Before you go ahead and get started with those, we’d... Read more »
Super Simple has just released the first three episodes of Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates and parents and teachers everywhere are loving it! ABC Pirates episodes are short, 7-9 minute shows that focus on learning one letter per video. This makes them perfect to introduce a new letter to a child or classroom, with... Read more »
How I Got Started Getting into storytime yoga was a fairly easy transition for me, as I wanted to be able to teach classes that I was also able to bring my toddler to. I am very lucky to teach yoga in a massage therapy clinic whose owner is very supportive of offering activities for... Read more »
February….a month of all things red, pink, sweet, and full of love! I like to get my kids involved with making red and pink foods all month long that are tasty, nutritious, and not loaded with sugar! One idea is to add roasted beets, beet powder, red peppers, or fresh/frozen berries to your favourite pancake,... Read more »
I never dreamed of being a stay at home mom. That is, until it was time for me to go back to work. My daughter and I had created this great routine of outings, visits, play times and naps. (I especially loved the naps!) The last week before school started, I tried extra hard to... Read more »
Introducing?The Spreadable Joy?Series February. The month of chocolates and roses. The month of love. Some love it, some not so much. For lots it is an opportunity to ‘show’ their loved ones how much they care. For others it is just another month the shops take advantage of the shoppers in an act of commercialisation.... Read more »
A few months ago I wrote about Circle Time, a great way to keep a group of kids entertained and/or focused. I gave you three Circle Time games to try the next time you find yourself with a group of kids and now I have three more to share! Counting Circle This game is great... Read more »
Did you know that winter blues are a real thing?! “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (SAD) is very real and sometimes we forget that this can affect children too. If you and/or your kids are feeling a little down this winter, here are a few tips for brightening your spirits. 1. Be intentional about vitamin D intake.... Read more »
Introducing?The Spreadable Joy?Series Toys, books, bikes, scooters, lego and other miscellaneous pieces under foot… Sounds like a scene from a horror film right? A horror film especially made for parents that is. Fiction aside, this is an all too familiar feeling and scene for many parents in the road up to and after events like... Read more »
Noodle and Pals are well loved Super Simple characters and songs that I, as a Speech Language Pathologist, frequently use in speech therapy sessions. I will pick some of my favorites to share ideas for how you can support speech and language development at home all while having fun! Why do I love Noodle and... Read more »
3 poses you can do daily to support your growing body through each trimester. Shortly after beginning my journey in teaching prenatal yoga, I became pregnant with my second child. To say that being pregnant myself while teaching other mothers how to love and support their bodies during this time of transition has been very... Read more »
