There are so many great ways to include a bit of Halloween fun into your child’s day. Take these fun Halloween mummy apples for example, spooky and delicious. Halloween is a really fun time of year and I have to admit, judging by all our Halloween ideas, this little Aussie is very much getting into […]
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Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12
Halloween is a fun time of year and always inspires learning opportunities. This Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12 is great for helping your children consolidate basic numbers to ten and slightly beyond. Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12 I recently asked in my private Facebook group, Activities for Kids, if […]
Halloween spider counting matching puzzle 1 – 12
Consolidate those first few numbers with this super fun Halloween spider counting matching puzzle 1 – 12. This helpful resource is simple to set up, easy to use and will support those children learning to match numbers to the amount.
Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts
This might just combine three things you and your child love, chocolate, strawberries and Halloween. These Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts are simple to make and taste spook-tastically delicious. Perfect for your Halloween play date or party. Halloween isn’t very popular in Australia, but I can’t help but get excited around October when I find myself […]
Halloween science activity with disappearing skulls
Sometimes it can be hard to include science into a Halloween theme, but I’ve got one that will amaze you and your child. It’s a Halloween science activity with disappearing skulls. Halloween isn’t really a big thing in Australia, although it really is growing in enjoyment during the October holidays. We are seeing more and […]
Orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids
Trick or treat? Here is a cute orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids. It looks like a pumpkin but is actually a mandarine (or clementine) with a stick of celery made to look like a pumpkin. It’s very healthy and a fun way to include a little bit of Halloween into your child’s snack time. […]
Simple to make Halloween pencil toppers
Children love Halloween and so I thought I’d share some simple to make Halloween pencil toppers. It’s a quick little craft that will suit all ages, especially toddlers. It’s a great way to encourage children to write, draw and develop their strength in holding a pencil. Possum (aged 4.5 years) and Boo (1.5 years) are […]
Last minute Halloween ghost crafts
Here is a collection of great last minute Halloween ghost crafts that your kids are sure to enjoy. They are great for children as young as toddler age to do and don’t require a whole lot in setting up or instructing. Like you, I completely understand how life can get busy and these celebrations come around so […]
Last minute Halloween spider crafts
Here is a collection of some great last minute Halloween spider crafts that your child is sure to love. These crafts are also suitable for children as young as toddler age. I’m not a huge fan of spiders (the real kind), but all of these simple spider craft ideas are cute and are quite easy to set […]
Last minute Halloween pumpkin activities
Halloween is a time of year that many families look forward to and go to great lengths preparing for. Of course the Internet is absolutely flooded with Halloween craft ideas, you’ll find many on my Pinterest Halloween board, but to make life easier for you I have collated a few last minute Halloween pumpkin activities that your […]
15 easy Halloween crafts and activities
BOO! What an amazing time of year it is with Halloween fast approaching. It isn’t massively celebrated here in Australia, however, every year it is clear the tradition is growing. To help get you into the spirit of Halloween I have gathered some sensational Halloween crafts and activities that are easy and fun for the […]
Disgusting Halloween Treat
Now this is a treat that adults are sure to think is disgusting but kids will LOVE! It is easy to make and will have everyone in this Halloween spirit. Purchase some eyeball candies from Big W ($2), some red jelly and small plastic cups. You might like to have just one big container instead. […]
Halloween Mummies
Here is fun and yummy Halloween treat for the special people in your lives. They are quite simple to make and look very impressive. _______ Begin by breaking apart Oreo biscuits and eating one or two. Place a store bought candy stick into the icing and use some melted chocolate as glue to attach the […]
Fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity
Honestly, how can you go past mini pumpkins and vibrant elastic bands? Haha. Well here for you I share a fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity that we really enjoyed doing. I’d recently purchase some mini pumpkins from my local green grocer, unsure what I would do with them. Fortunately I received lots of […]
27+ awesome teacher group costume ideas
Life of being a teacher can be so fun, especially when it comes to crazy dress up days. It gives the children such a thrill to see their teacher step outside of their comfort zone and embrace a dress up theme. To make life easier, I’ve put together over 27+ awesome teacher group costume ideas […]
How to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack
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! […]
Simple book week costume ideas
Every year since 1945, Australians have enjoyed celebrating Australian authors and their books. A nation wide book week is typically part of a preschool or primary school calendar and special events are organised to help inspire children to read and love books. One common approach schools take to celebrate national book week is to have children dress us […]
Share It Saturday – 10 simple ways to entertain the kids this weekend #2
You may remember a recent ‘Share It Saturday‘ collection I did called, ‘20 ways to entertain the children this weekend‘. Well it was incredibly popular and so I thought I’d do another one that showcases the many talents of bloggers from all over the world. I decided on the following activities because I felt they […]
8 simple pumpkin activities for kids
Here are 8 simple pumpkin activities for kids that you can do this Halloween. It’s hard to believe that it’s October already! Where does the year go? This time of year was clearly reflected in the many Halloween related links ‘Share It Saturday’ has received the last two weeks. I thought I’d share with you some […]
Share It Saturday – 10 activities using recycled materials
Here are 10 activities you can do with your children that use recycled materials. Recycling is so important for the health of our environment and how we live. Here are some sensational activities that you can do with your children at home that highlight the recycling message in a fun and playful way. Easy Apple […]
Disappearing Candy Cane science experiment
Here is a fun and simple Christmas science experiment that you’re children are sure to be amazed by. Did you know that it is possible to make a candy cane disappear? It always seems the way, Christmas comes around and there is candy everywhere. Didn’t we just recover from Halloween? Hahaha We are not huge […]