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Build a Christmas Tree subitizing game

November 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Your children will have lots of fun learning and decorating a Christmas tree at the same time with this ‘Build a Christmas Tree’ subitizing game. 

Christmas tree matching letters

Christmas trees activity matching upper and lower case letters

November 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment

A Christmas tree activity resource that has students matching upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. Make learning fun with this great resource!

santa christmas wish list printable

2 x Santa Christmas Wish Lists

November 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Inspire writing and thinking with these 2 x gorgeous Santa Christmas wish lists. 

 

christmas bauble for kids to make

DIY sequinned Christmas bauble kids can make

December 11, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Christmas trees are popping up everywhere and with so many gorgeous decorations. Here is a simple DIY sequinned Christmas bauble you might like to make with your child. The sparkle on the tree and last a life time.  I’m always taken back to my childhood at Christmas when the girls and I open up my […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, fine motor, preschool

sensory play Christmas contact paper activity for kids

Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper

December 3, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

I love Christmas for many reasons, but one big reason is because it’s something that the whole family can enjoy and get  involved in. The Christmas crafts and activities are a highlight for our family. This toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper was one we enjoyed doing yesterday.  Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Christmas, Sensory Play Tagged With: Christmas, contact paper, fine motor, sensory

Painting gift wrapping paper for christmas gifts

Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper

November 22, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission from any purchases made.  Christmas is a time for giving and our family loved to go to the effort of painting Christmas gift wrapping paper. It’s so simple and children as young as toddler age can do it.  I was at the store […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Christmas, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Paint Tagged With: Christmas, paint

Sensory bottles for Christmas play

Christmas sensory bottle for babies and toddlers

December 6, 2016 by Kate 19 Comments

Sensory bottles are always a popular play item amongst babies and toddlers. They are engaging and can be the perfect object to introduce during those moments when a sense of calm is needed. What is even better, it’s easy to learn how to make a sensory bottle for children. Below is an adorable Christmas sensory […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, Christmas, sensory, toddler

One little christmas craft of a tree using a cupcake patty pan.

Little Christmas tree craft made from a cupcake liner

December 21, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is an adorable little Christmas tree craft made from a cupcake liner and a few other bits and pieces. Gorgeous on a Christmas card or on display, it’s perfect for preschoolers or prep-k and beyond to make with quite a bit of independence. This Christmas craft using cupcake liners also helps children develop skills in […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Craft, Making Tagged With: Christmas, craft, cupcake liners, cutting and pasting, preschoolers

Art and craft activity printing with sponges

Disney inspired Christmas wrapping paper

December 13, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Possum (aged 4 years) absolutely loves Minnie Mouse. She has a mountain of dress up costumes but the Minnie Mouse costume gets the most use. To be honest, I don’t blame her. I adore everything about Disney and their many wonderful characters.  For me, Disney Junior is a wonderful example of how beautiful and exciting storytelling […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Christmas, Craft, Gift Idea, Paint, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Disney Junior, giving, paint

Pretty hanging Christmas ornament with a surprise gift inside

Surprise Christmas ornament

December 11, 2015 by Kate 27 Comments

Here is a Christmas ornament like no other. It’s a Christmas ornament with a special hidden surprise inside. Your children will be kept guessing what special gifts are hiding inside and they will not be able to find out until Christmas Day when they can remove them from the tree and unravel them.  This is sponsored by Australia […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Christmas, Gift Idea Tagged With: Christmas, gift idea, sponsored

Candy Cane Chocolate Christmas bark

Candy Cane Christmas Bark

November 30, 2015 by Kate 1 Comment

Christmas is very exciting and of course it’s a time that chocolates and candy lollies are overflowing. For a bit of fun I made candy cane Christmas bark. It’s really yummy and make a gorgeous gift idea for friends and family. Even better, kids can help make it!  Christmas bark is wonderful because it’s so simple and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, cooking

Christmas activities calendar that's a free printable

Free printable of a simple Christmas activity calendar 2015

November 26, 2015 by Kate 1 Comment

The morning of Christmas Day is such a highlight of the year for me, however, I have to admit that I also love the whole build up to the special day. With this in mind, I’ve made us a free printable of a simple Christmas activity calendar 2015 that has a wide variety of simple Christmas activities children can do. It will keep […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, printable

Writing a letter to Santa on free Christmas printable

Free printable children can use to write their Christmas wishes

November 17, 2015 by Kate 2 Comments

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is so close. To help your child get into the spirit and excitement of this wonderful time of year I have created for you a free printable children can use to write their Christmas wishes. At the start of this year I had a goal, which was to create my […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Christmas, Printable

How to make a simple Christmas craft using paper plate as a Santa beard

Simple Christmas Santa Beard craft

November 7, 2015 by Kate 14 Comments

Here is a simple Christmas Santa beard craft that your kids, especially young preschoolers, will love to make. Using only a few basic materials, your children will love engaging in imaginary play and you’ll do doubt hear them call, “Ho, ho, ho”.  Before you roll your eyes for me already getting into the swing of Christmas […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Giveaway, Pretend Play Tagged With: area, Christmas, competition, cotton balls, craft, fractions, giveaway, paper plate, preschool, toddler

Chrsitmas angel for toddlers to make craft

Christmas angel using a paper roll

December 14, 2014 by Kate 1 Comment

When Christmas arrives it’s always ridiculously chaotic and busy. It is for this reason that I find myself choose fun activities that aren’t going to add extra stress with lots of different materials, mess or be something that takes days to complete.   This adorable little Christmas angel using a paper roll is one such activity […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Christmas, Making, Paint, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, craft, paper rolls, toilet rolls

Create a Christmas Scene with Rice

December 16, 2013 by Kate 1 Comment

Christmas is such a visual time of year. It brings joy to my heart to see lights appear on indoor Christmas trees at night and community decorations make their yearly show on telephone poles and shop front windows.  Here is a great activity that you can do with children. Using coloured rice (tutorial can be […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Christmas, Fine Motor, Sensory Play

Christmas playdough and cookie cutters

December 12, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

  Christmas time is such a wonderful time of year and it’s nice to be able to break free a few seasonal cookie cutters that have been hiding at the back of my over packed cooking utensil draw.    Each year I try and bake some cookies for friends and family but this year I […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Christmas, Playdough, Sensory Play

Christmas Gingerbread Recipe you can make with kids. It's egg free too.

Delicious Christmas gingerbread recipe

December 6, 2013 by Kate 2 Comments

  Gingerbread is wonderful to make with children over Christmas time. Here is a delicious Christmas gingerbread recipe that your sure to want to keep in the recipe book to make year after year.    Growing up we didn’t have many traditions but one we did have was to share a store bought gingerbread house […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Recipes

Milk Carton Christmas Ornaments

December 3, 2013 by Kate 3 Comments

  There is a real air of excitement around this coming Christmas Day. Possum will have turned 2 years old and its already becoming very clear to us that she is quickly working out what all the fuss is about.     She loved helping her daddy bring our Christmas tree to life (yes, it’s fake) […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Christmas

DIY Christmas Sleigh Bells

December 3, 2013 by Kate 4 Comments

These Christmas sleigh bells take only minutes to make. They can become great gifts and create a cheery sound when they are used by children. It will guarantee to put a smile on your face when you hear them.    I recently came across a post by ‘My Nearest and Dearest’ where Ann had made […]

Filed Under: Art & Craft, Christmas

10 Christmas Ornaments to make & hang

November 29, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

It is an exciting time of year for those who celebrate Christmas.  Here are 10 really great Christmas ornaments that you and your child could make and hang on the tree.  Thank you to all those who contributed.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!  Button Christmas Tree Ornament – Happy Hooligans Personalised Star Ornament for Kids – Powerful Mothering […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Share It Saturday

Christmas Toast

December 22, 2012 by Kate Leave a Comment

Create a cute little surprise for someone special this Christmas by giving them some Christmas Toast.      Simply mix a few drops of food colouring in a teaspoon of milk and create your message.  Obviously your only limited to your creative mind with this one.    You can toast the bread as normal and […]

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DIY Christmas Stocking

December 6, 2012 by Kate Leave a Comment

It has always been a tradition in my family that we each have our own Christmas stocking that is placed out for Santa to fill with all sorts of treasures on Christmas Day. It is this Christmas that I’m considering this as Possum’s FIRST Christmas, the previous one was a complete blur from her being […]

Filed Under: Making

us sensory bottle with stars

USA Patriotic sensory bottle

May 6, 2020 by Kate 3 Comments

Ignite your US patriotic spirit this memorial day, the 4th of July, Presidents Day and throughout the year with a gorgeous USA patriotic sensory bottle. Using red, white and blue stars, this sensory bottle will help your kids celebrate, learn to self-regulate and calm down. I have a confession, I’m not actually American. I’m actually […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Celebrate, Craft, Fine Motor, Party, Sensory Play, Special Events Tagged With: sensory, sensory bottle, usa

20 New Years activities for toddlers

December 29, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

Christmas is now over *phew* and so we now look to the beginning of a whole new year! As the count down begins, consider including your little ones with these 20 new years activities for toddlers. They are fun, entertaining and festive. Happy New Year!!! There is so much to love about new year celebrations […]

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Octi the plush octopus toy for developing find motor skills and more.

My plush zip, grip and buckle toy for fine motor skills and development

October 25, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

My friends, I’m shaking with excitement. After many, many months I’m thrilled to introduce you to Octi the octopus! He is my plush zip, grip and buckle toy for developing fine motor skills. You guys, I’ve always dreamed of selling my own unique toy, which I’ve designed myself and feel crazy, super proud of. I […]

Filed Under: #12monthsofplay, #52weeksofplay, 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for babies, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Christmas, Fine Motor, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon, baby, fine motor, preschool, toddler

12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline

August 28, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

There are so many super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, regardless of age. Here are 12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, as we excitedly demonstrate on our new trampoline from Vuly Play. Sponsored by : Vuly Play Having grown up with a trampoline as a child, I couldn’t […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Sponsored Post Tagged With: outdoors, sponsored post

Fun activities for children in a wheelchair

January 29, 2019 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’ve been following me recently, you’d know that my daughter Possum was involved in an awful accident that caused her femur to break. Yes, the strongest bone in the body – broken. It has been just awful and our little family have been thrown into an experience like nothing we could ever have expected […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting

Reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper

December 22, 2015 by Kate 7 Comments

Children love making reindeer food at Christmas time as it attracts Santa’s reindeers when it is sprinkled outside on Christmas Eve. Here is a simple reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper that you might like to use. Of course children can make them for themselves or give them as gifts to friends.  Can you name […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Christmas, Gift Idea, Printable, Uncategorized Tagged With: bag topper, Christmas, gift idea, recipe

Decorating Minnie Mouse bows with gems

Minnie Mouse threaded garland

December 19, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

This is a fun craft activity that preschoolers will love to make over Christmas and that has been inspired by the world famous Minnie Mouse character from the Disney Junior channel, which can be viewed over on Foxtel. It’s a threading activity that will help develop fine motor skills and improve children’s understanding of patterns.  It […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Craft, Fine Motor, Sponsored Post

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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