There is such a wide range of sensory bottles or calming jars available to make at home. Following the success of my previous Easter sensory bottle, I thought I’d make another one that doesn’t include any liquid. Here is my DIY Easter Sensory Bottle that is easy to make to home and your toddler will […]
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Easter pattern cards for kids
These easter pattern cards for kids develop skill and confidence in completing and creating patterns. They also make a brilliant Easter basket ‘extra’ and a lot healthier than chocolate. Easter bunnies, chicks and eggs, oh my! There really is so much to love about Easter and the adorable features that pop up at this time […]
Calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme
Easter is no doubt a time of year that children can become full of chocolate and high in energy. With that in mind, I decided to make calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme. If you’re not familiar with sensory bottles, they are so simple to make and great to add whatever fillings you like. […]
Easter Pattern Cards
Use these Easter pattern sequence cards as part of your Math program. This helpful resource will develop your students patterning skills as well as gaining confidence to predict what comes next.
Handmade Easter pop up toy craft for kids
You’re going to adore this, it’s a handmade Easter pop up toy craft for kids. They are simple to make, your child can make them whatever characters they like and they are endless fun to play with. Perfect little craft to make in the lead up to Easter and a nice alternative to chocolate. I […]
Simple Easter egg sensory shakers for kids
My children love Easter and it’s always a fun time to incorporate that within out home play experience. These simple Easter egg sensory shakers for kids are lots of fun as you can add whatever filling you like. Boo (aged 2 years) is just beginning to understand the excitement that comes with Easter. We are […]
Salt dough Easter ornaments kids can make and paint
Salt dough is so fabulous because, if you’re using my recipe, it only requires 3 simple ingredients to make and sets rock hard in the oven. We made some wonderful salt dough Easter ornaments that kids can make and paint themselves and hang on display for the whole family to enjoy. They would make great […]
Easter carrot craft for toddlers
Have your toddler or preschooler do this simple Easter carrot craft using various orange coloured materials. A wonderful introduction to them learning how to use a glue stick and develop skills in cutting and pasting. This is the first time Possum (aged 3 years) has an understanding of Easter and the existence of the Easter […]
Easter bunny paper plate craft
Children will love making simple Easter bunny craft using paper plates. Using very few materials, they can be made into masks and used in imaginary play or displayed in a way that will create some Easter cheer. How adorable is this Easter bunny paper plate craft! It’s so easy for children to make and can […]
Easter bunny whiskers
If you’re looking for a quick and easy to make Easter craft then look no further than these adorable Easter bunny whiskers. Some children don’t like to wear full face masks and so this makes a great alternative. It’s also ridiculously cute! Don’t you just love when things are simple? It’s almost like a huge […]
Easter activities for kids 2014
I have looked all over the internet with a fine tooth comb to bring you a wonderful collection of Easter activities for kids 2014. My focus was to find activities that you could do with your children at home that would be fun, flexible and use materials commonly found at this time of year. Wishing […]
Easter Egg Suncatcher
Easter is just around the corner and Possum and I have been having fun making this Easter egg suncatcher! It was so much fun for her to make and right now it’s hanging proudly on our window at home receiving lots of comments from visitors. Recommended Age: 3+ years To make an Easter egg suncatcher […]
Easter Puzzles for kids
Easter is fast approaching and so I thought I’d share a great learning activity that your kids will enjoy. Here are simple easter puzzles for kids. They are fun and educational. To make Easter puzzles you will need Pre-cut easter foam shapes Scissors If you’re unable to purchase them you can simply cut an egg […]
USA Patriotic sensory bottle
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 […]
Simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids
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 […]
Potato stamping and printing
If your child hasn’t already tried this, then get them onto potato stamping and printing. It’s very easy and makes great use of those potatoes that somehow become forgotten at the back of the pantry. The paper they stamp on can put on on display or made into gorgeous home painted wrapping paper. Gorgeous! I’m […]
Chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home
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 […]
How to fly a kite
Do you know how to fly a kite? There are a few simple steps you can do to make flying a kite with your children successful and lots of fun. We have recently enjoyed a coastal holiday on Australia’s north eastern beaches. The weather can be relied upon to be perfectly warm, however, we did experience […]
Tool for teaching emotions in kids
I believe this is a tool that parents, teachers and therapists could use to potentially help their children learn more about emotions in a fun and interesting way. Emotions are a tricky thing and there is rarely a time in our lives that we are not dealing with them, be it our own or those […]