It has been over the last week or so that I brought you two instructional posts on how to colour pasta (the quick and easy way) and another where I shared my go-to playdough recipe. For a bit of fun I decided to combine both of these and create a wonderful invitation to play with […]
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Invitation to Play and Create
Here is an invitation for children to play and create. You can use common household items, various pieces purchased at a discount store and include some wonderful homemade play dough. Setting up an invitation to play and create for kids is a fabulous way to engage them in creative play and experimentation. Suggested age : 6 […]
Invitation to explore wrapping paper and introduce the concept of ‘area’
It has only just ticked over to December and we are already enjoying the thrill of gift giving and receiving. Of course that means that we are also swimming in lots of gift wrapping paper! LOL As usual, I find it hard to simply throw out the scraps of paper that can simply […]
Weather lacing cards
These themed weather lacing cards are not only gorgeous, but they can also many a great talking point when learning about different types of weather. Not only that, the threading process can also help children develop fine motor skills and an interest in the topic. This printable product, which you can purchase, makes a great […]
Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil
Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil is a wonderful fun activity for kids. It’s hard to believe, but all you need is tin foil! It’s amazingly simple and lots of fun. Possum (aged 5 years) is very good at reading and we have focused quite a lot of learning letters and phonic […]
Insect Nature Art inspired by Australian Natural Pyrethrins
Brought to you by Australian Natural Pyrethrins Let’s be honest, in Australia we have a wide variety of insects that often like to spoil our fun. They hover around our food when we eat, buzz around our ears when we sleep, and often surprise us by appearing when we least expect it! My two girls, Possum (aged 5 years) […]
ABCs and 123s ebook of activities
This ABCs and 123s ebook inspires young learners to engage in interesting and fun literacy and numeracy activities. Great resource to have and use anytime.
ABCs and 123 ebook
It is with great excitement that I announce the released of my latest downloadable ebook, which I have contributed to with a group of other wonderful play based bloggers. It’s called ABCs and 123s. This fabulous resource for parents, teachers, grandparents and carers is packed full of over 40 tried and tested play activities that your children will love and […]
Peach scented play dough
Play dough is great fun for kids, especially when you know how to make peach scented play dough. It’s so easy to make and the delicious scent will have your children playing with for a whole lot longer than you ever expected them to. The learning benefits of children playing with play dough is really quite endless. Anna […]
Decorating party hats
Children love to get creative using odd of bits and pieces found from around the home. Here is a simple activity in decorating party hats, which children as young as toddler age will have fun doing. Perfect and easy to set up for birthday parties or playgroup sessions. Possum (aged 2.5 years) loves to decorate […]
DIY magnets using puzzle pieces
Take Possum (2.5 years) to someones house and if there are magnets on a fridge she is there like lightening. She loves them so much, as I’m sure many toddlers of her age do. Given this, I thought that I should try and make some for her to play with at home. This puzzle above is […]
Fine motor velcro chains for kids
This has been an activity that has been swimming around in my head for awhile, fine motor velcro chains for kids. Such a simple idea that is great for building hand strength, fine motor skills and confidence with basic dressing requirements for toddlers and preschoolers. Recommended Age: 2.5/3 years + To be honest, my challenge and what has […]
Play Dough recipe
Don’t you love when things are just simple? I have made some really fabulous play dough recipes on this blog, such as my silky and stretchy 2 ingredient play dough and one that is deliciously strawberry scented. With those aside, I thought I’d share with you the recipe I find myself using when I just want […]
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 […]
Bath Paints using 2 ingredients
Children love painting, especially on the smooth surfaces found in a bathroom. With this in mind I present to you a fabulous recipe for bath paints using only 2 ingredients. It’s quite amazing to me that I’ve not yet shared an activity that is for the bath! Well the time has come for me to […]
How to dye corn kernels for play
Sensory learn is such an important part of play for children. Providing them with opportunities to explore sand, water and rice are great ways to help them develop their senses. How about corn kernels! Here are instructions on how to dye corn kernels for play. Using corn kernels for play Corn kernels are great for […]
Guess the Objects covered in Tin Foil
Children love simple guessing games and so here is a quick and easy one for you to play with your toddler. All they are required to do is guess the object covered in tin foil. Object Permanence It’s quite incredible what children learn from objects that are out of their direct view. You may have heard me […]
Colour sorting activity for toddlers
Here is a fun and educational colour sorting activity for toddlers that can easily be done at home or in a classroom environment! It has been the last few weeks that I’ve really noticed that Possum (aged 2) showing a greater interest in the colours of objects. She will often blast out with, “that’s green” […]
Share It Saturday – 5 clever painting ideas
As a blogger I find myself exposed to some really talented and creative people who have ideas that would be great done at home or in a classroom setting. What I also like are the types of activities that don’t cost a great deal (if anything at all) and are simple to set up. Here […]
Top Number Games for Kids
Here are are few top number games for kids that are often taught in the classroom. All of them I have used myself at one time or another. These games aim to improve a child’s skills and work towards consolidating their understanding of numbers. The beauty is that most of them can be […]
Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand
Here is a sensational activity that you can do with your children at home. It’s Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand!! I saw this on an episode of ‘Play School‘, which is a long running educational children’s program in Australia, and knew I had to give it a go with Possum. We had such a terrific […]
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 – Nature Activities for Kids
‘Share It Saturday’ presents a collection of nature activities for kids! Getting children involved in their natural world can often be overlooked and somewhat forgotten. The good news is there are so many wonderful ways we can get children engaging their environment and use it to assist with building creativity and developing other important […]
Share It Saturday – Hands on Activities to get Kids Messy
Children love hands-on activities and if they are messy then it’s even better! Messy play is something that most children absolutely love! Unfortunately it can be the type of play that parents shudder at the thought of and avoid because it can be unpredictable and seen as a challenge to clean up. Why […]
Share It Saturday – Simple Activities for Little Fingers
It was very difficult deciding which links to include in this weeks ‘Share It Saturday’ post. Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed. It highlights what incredible talent you all have. Hopefully you will be featured very soon. _____________________ With little people in mind, I decided to focus on activities that […]
Mess Free Painting with Kids
I absolutely love painting with Possum but, lets face it, the thought of cleaning it all up can be a little off putting at times. So here is a great activity that is mess free painting with kids, which is easy for you to set up and your children will absolutely love! Materials […]
#playmatters
Play is such an important part of life. It gives us an excuse to enjoy ourselves, experiment and build on what we already know. I recently wrote a massive list of what ‘play’ meant to me and I took up three A3 sheets of dot points! The truth is that play is so many things […]