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Simple apple and raspberry crumble recipe

July 3, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a simple apple and raspberry crumble recipe that you can make with your children. Ideal for when you want to whip up a quick and easy dessert at home. One of my favourite recipes of all time has to be a piping hot apple crumble. Would you agree? The crunch, the buttery deliciousness, […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Cook Tagged With: recipe

20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids

May 29, 2020 by Kate 3 Comments

Inspire the green thumb in your child with this collection of 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids at home. You’ll be amazed. 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids Children can so easily have a very false sense of where food comes from. They come with us to the grocery store, watch […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Growing, Indoor play, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Science Tagged With: cooking, garden

Delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids

April 2, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your looking for a basic recipe with pantry ingredients, look no further than this delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids. Every school holidays I make an effort to get the kids in the kitchen. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) love it. They can practice their cooking skills, we […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Celebrate, Cook, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Party, Recipes, Uncategorized

Decorating iced biscuits

March 26, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

My children absolutely love decorating iced biscuits. I don’t mind it either because it’s not as messy and there are lots of left over lollies! Did I just say that. Haha When you’re looking for a quick and easy cooking activity to do with the kids these school holidays or you’ve got them stuck indoors, […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Celebrate, Cook, Indoor play, Parenting, Recipes

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

#12monthsofplay 2019 challenge for teachers and parents to use to encourage play

#12monthsofplay challenge for 2019 is here!

December 27, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

With so many requests for it, I’ve decided to release the new 2019 #12monthsofplay challenge early! Can you believe it, the #12monthsofplay challenge for 2019 is here! Releasing it early will give you a chance to gather your friends who are around children and play along! Don’t forget to request to join my closed Facebook group, […]

Filed Under: #52weeksofplay, 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years Tagged With: #12monthsofplay

strawberry leather snaps delicious

Strawberry leather snaps using 2 ingredients

September 21, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

Strawberries are a fruit that most children love and these strawberry leather snaps using 2 ingredients will be requested for again and again. They are easy to make and deeeeelicious.   Strawberries have been in the news quite a bit lately in Australia and I was inspired to try a few alternatives to serving the delicious […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Recipes Tagged With: cooking with kids, recipe, strawberry

delicious kids cook bread in a bag for science activity

Learn how to make bread in a bag with kids

July 6, 2018 by Kate 10 Comments

You’d be surprised but it isn’t hard to learn how to make bread in a bag with kids. It’s actually very simple! The whole process makes a great science experience and the end result is delicious.  It is school holidays at the moment and sometimes I’m pulling my hair trying to think of engaging activities […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, holidays, indoor play, recipe

Delicious homemade pizzas your kids can make

Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves

February 9, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

I don’t know about your place, but pizza is always a winning meal in our home. With so many of us juggling picky little eaters, I thought you might be interested to learn my approach to making homemade pizza that kids can make themselves!  Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves Early evenings can be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Messy Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: food

16 simple new years eve food ideas for kids

Simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids

December 29, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

New Years Eve is a wonderful and exciting time of year. It’s a chance to get together as a family, connect, celebrate the year that was and welcome the fresh start that a new year brings. I’ve put together some simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids, all with a celebratory theme.   Call […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: food, New Year's Eve, round up

simple cooking activity for kids making no cook biscuits

Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate

November 9, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a simple cooking activity to do with the kids then don’t forget this golden idea. Try these simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate, and even better, eat soon afterwards.  My girls really love to get into the kitchen and make something they can eat without having to wait for it to […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, cooking, preschooler, toddler

celery flowers

Celery flower stamping craft for kids

August 5, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a painting activity that doesn’t use a traditional painting brush. It’s a celery flower stamping craft for kids! The size of the celery base is easy for little hands to hold and the texture and print that’s left behind from the celery stalks makes it look like the petals of a flower.  This celery […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Paint Tagged With: paint, paper, stamping

basil leaves picking

How to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen

February 1, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Spread it in a sandwich, stir it through pasta or enjoy it as a dip with vegetable sticks, this simply made basil pesto is delish! I also love that it’s a cooking activity that children can really get involved in. Let me show you how to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen.  […]

Filed Under: Cook, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking, teacher

crunchy sweet potato

How to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids

November 7, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Do you have a child who is a fussy eater? Well with this recipe you will never look at a sweet potato in the same way. Let me show you how to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids and get them to be involved and actually enjoy eating them. It’s seriously so […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Cook, Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: food recipe

How to make a rocky road treat recipe with kids

Simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids

August 9, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

When you’re looking to make a sweet treat with the kids then look no further that this scrumptiousness. I’m excited to share with you a simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids, which you’ll find yourself throwing together time and time again. It’s so wonderfully easy and fuss free that it will become your go-to chocolatey slice to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Gift Idea, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, recipe

yellow passionfruit playdough

How to make passionfruit scented playdough

July 6, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Gone are the days of getting the kids to play with boring paste scented playdough. YUCK. Let me share with you how to make passionfruit scented playdough that your children will struggle to keep their hands off. It is infused with passionfruit and completely irresistible. You’re children will ask for it over and over again.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Playdough, Recipes Tagged With: playdough, recipe, scented

chocolate bird nests for kids to make over Easter or for a party

Chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home

June 16, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Brace yourselves because here are some delicious chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home! They are so easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. Perfect to prepare for kids birthday parties, to enjoy over Easter or to simply have as a sweet treat, this is one recipe you should keep aside and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, Cook, Making, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: 3 ingredients, cooking, recipe

kids making in the kitchen mixing ingredients

How to give your child free rein in the kitchen

April 18, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

Could you do it, could you allow your child the freedom to make whatever they wanted? I thought I’d try it out and see what happens and share with you how to give your child free rein in the kitchen. Yes, call me crazy, but I’m aware that so much learning can happen when you strip […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers Tagged With: cooking, sensory

Quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe

March 1, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

I love cooking with my kids and here is a quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe that you’ll want to try with your kids too. It is wonderful because it only uses 4 basic ingredients and allows children to mix, stir, pour etc. This simple recipe can be served an enjoyed at birthday parties when you a special guests coming […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: birthday, cooking with kids, no bake, recipe

Wattle Pompom in yellow

Golden Wattle Pompom craft activity for Australia Day

January 14, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Inspired by the beautiful Golden Wattle tree is this craft activity making pompoms with a simple cookie cutter. This unique way of making pompoms is great for small hands and creates lovely pompoms that look much like the blooms found on a Golden Wattle.  One of my loves about Australia is our gorgeous flora and fauna. Have you […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, Uncategorized Tagged With: Australia Day, pompoms, wool

FB sydney opera hat made out of paper plates and great craft activity for kids to do on Australia Day

Sydney Opera House hat made from paper plates

January 13, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

We made a Sydney Opera House hat made from paper plates! It’s actually very simple to make and would be great to wear around Australia Day, which is on 26th of January. You only need a few basic materials to make it too.  Indulge me for a minute as I share a little Australia pride with you. […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate

Close up of koala in a creek for Australia Day

Fun food idea for Australia Day – koala in a creek

January 5, 2016 by Kate 18 Comments

I’m a very proud Australian and so I find Australia Day an important one to celebrate with my family and friends. For a bit of fun, I have put together a delicious Australia Day food idea that kids (and adults) will absolutely love, it’s a koala in a creek!  Of course real koalas are usually found […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for toddlers, Celebrate, Recipes Tagged With: Australia Day

Decorating gingerbread for Christmas. Easy recipe for kids.

Decorating gingerbread using a yummy icing recipe

December 10, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

We love making and decorating gingerbread using a yummy icing recipe that is quite a family favourite. It’s such a simple and fun cooking activity for kids to do over Christmas and it really fills the house with a delicious smell that makes you know the special day is not too far away. So if you’re keen […]

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Using feet in spaghetti play for sensory learning

Playing with rainbow coloured spaghetti

October 12, 2015 by Kate 11 Comments

Playing with rainbow coloured spaghetti is a very simple play idea that children of all ages enjoy. The cool, colourful stringy strands are almost irresistible, even to adults. By simply cooking and colouring spaghetti children are treated to a wonderful sensory experience that is hard to compare to any other and it’s amazing the different […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Messy Play, Sensory Play Tagged With: colours, multi-aged activity

Pumpkin seeds in a jar. Delicious snack idea over Halloween.

How to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack

September 26, 2015 by Kate 1 Comment

Are you giving your children the same snacks day after day? Well, if you’re looking to offer them something a little different, and within keeping of Halloween that’s fast approaching, I encourage you to read on and learn how to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack idea.  Pumpkin would have to be one of my favourite fruits! […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Fine Motor, Halloween, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, fine motor, Halloween, recipe, sensory

simple lemon slice kids can help make

Simple lemon slice recipe

August 11, 2015 by Kate 12 Comments

Here is a classic and very simple lemons slice recipe is hard to go by. It’s easy because it’s no-bake, uses very few ingredients and is simply delicious to eat.  I’ll admit, I find it hard to go past a good lemon slice. Its delightful tang and biscuity base is my little slice of heaven.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Gift Idea, Party, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, homemade, maths, measuring, recipe

Delicious cupcake using bananas

Easy banana cupcake recipe

May 4, 2015 by Kate 3 Comments

Here is an easy banana cupcake recipe kids can make and enjoy as a delicious afternoon snack. The ingredients are commonly found in the kitchen pantry and can be done without a great deal of mess and fuss. Enjoy! I confess I’m not a fancy cook, a simple recipe suit us just fine. Possum (aged 3 years) and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, egg free, food recipe

Easy to bake with kids chocolate cupcakes

Easy chocolate cupcake recipe

March 31, 2015 by Kate 11 Comments

Congratulations, you’ve found it! Here is a delicious, quick and easy chocolate cupcake recipe that you can whip up at a moments notice. They are also wonderful to make with kids. These cupcakes are diary and egg free, so perfect for children who suffer from food allergies (or have friends that do) and are moist and delicious.  Our […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking, cupcakes, dairy free, egg free, party, recipe

kale chips

Cook healthy kale chips with kids

February 19, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard of kale. It’s a super vegetable that boasts as being one of the healthiest available. Fortunately it’s now easy to buy and possible to cook healthy kale chips with kids that they will eat by the bowl full. Give it a go!  It can […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking

Vegemite and cheese scrolls

Vegemite and cheese scrolls

January 22, 2015 by Kate 8 Comments

These bite-size vegemite and cheese scrolls will have you making a baking them with your children time and time again. They are quick to make and are a great addition to any school lunch box. Perfect for any Australia Day gathering too!  I wouldn’t dare tell you how many of these delicious Vegemite and cheese […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Party, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Australia Day, cooking, lunch box idea

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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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