Christmas is now over *phew* and so we now look at starting 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 and festive. Happy New Year!!! There is so much to love about new year celebrations and children should […]
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23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love
Dinosaurs roamed the earth around 232 million years ago, yet they remain so popular with children even today. Just because they are so awesome, here are 23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love. Of course, older children are sure to enjoy them too. Share with me below what your child likes about dinosaurs. If you have […]
Simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers
Try this simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s wonderfully open-ended and it helps develop basic skills in using scissors and more. Just because an activity is simple to set up doesn’t mean it isn’t fun and educational for children. There should be no shame. These types of activities […]
Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers
Just like children are drawn to playing with water, children can also be just as attracted and fascinated by soapy bubbles in water. It might seem obvious, but simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers is easy to set up, fun to watch and great for sensory development needs. Anytime we have bubbles in […]
Fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers
DUPLO LEGO is well loved by children all over the world and it can be surprising how many ways they can be used. Here is a fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers that is easy to set up and helps them develop their understanding of colours. My girls just love their DUPLO LEGO, we […]
Taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers
If you’re looking for a simple and fun play idea then look no further than this taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. As you can see, it’s easy to set up and will have your child working those fine motor skills in no time at all! Taped toys fine motor activity for […]
Threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads
For some children, threading can be an incredibly difficult task. Small beads and undeveloped fine motor skills can make it incredibly challenging and cause them a lot of frustration. Instead, you might like to consider this threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads! Boo (aged 2 years) loves all kinds of threading activities and […]
Green themed sensory play and discovery space for babies and toddlers
Wait, you’re not going crazy, there is nothing wrong with your eyes. Here I’m sharing a green themed sensory play and discovery space for babies and toddlers. It’s super simple to set up, little ones will love it and learn lots from their time exploring the objects and playing. Don’t ask me why, but the […]
Christmas sensory bottle for babies and toddlers
Here are some adorable Christmas sensory bottle for babies and toddlers. They are super easy to make and will captivate and delight your little one. Sensory bottles are great for developing visual and audial senses, which is how we learn about the world around us. Christmas is such an exciting time of year and it’s […]
Simple DIY shape puzzle for babies and toddlers
This is seriously cool. It’s a simple DIY shape puzzle for babies and toddlers. It is so easy to make and little ones will play with it over and over again! It focuses their attention on matching basic shapes and the properties or characteristics of that shape. As they experiment, they are also build their skills […]
Sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers
The first five years of a child’s life is absolutely critical to their development, however, sometimes it can be difficult finding ways to engage and entertain young children in educational play based activities. Well let me share with you a fabulous sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers. It’s great for sensory development and problem solving […]
Pom pom drop activity for toddlers
This pom pom drop activity for toddlers is so simple to set up and is sure to entertain them for a long time. It’s great for helping them develop fine motor skills and an understanding of cause and effect. You might recall this activity, which I did with Possum (aged 4) a few years ago. It’s a classic and […]
Activities for Toddlers
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 […]
Pasta threading activity for toddlers
Here is a simple fine motor activity that I think your toddler will really enjoy. It’s very easy to set up and it involves them threading pasta onto straws, with the support of some freshly made play dough. Importance of fine motor skills in toddlers Fine motor skills involves the development of the smaller muscles […]
Learning basic shapes – a game for toddlers and preschoolers
Here is a simple game that you can play with your toddler to help them learn about basic shapes. It would also be a great game to use when assessing a child’s understanding of shapes when in a preschool or school setting. Learning basic shapes – a game for toddlers and preschoolers Suggested age – […]
Homemade puzzles for toddlers using paper plates
Here are some terrific homemade puzzles for toddlers using paper plates! They are so easy to make and their level of difficulty can be easily adjusted to suit the individual needs of the child. Possum (aged 2.2 years) has shown a keen interest lately in learning about colours. Maybe it’s a toddler thing. Whilst she […]
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” […]
Healthy bite recipe toddlers can make!
There are a few things that I want Possum (22 months) to really value in life and one is her health and the importance of healthy eating. It can be so hard to instil in children, especially when we find ourselves exposed to so much highly processed foods. Now don’t get me wrong, I […]
Colour Sorting Activity for Toddlers
Here is a fabulous colour sorting activity for toddlers that you can do simply at home. Children can be so incredibly curious and will often test and experimenting from a very early age. I love this approach to learning because – it can be used to teach across all areas of a curriculum (maths problems, […]
Sensory Gloves for Babies and Toddlers
Babies (and toddlers) learn so much through their sense of touch. I had a few latex gloves that had gone unused for quite awhile that I decided to use them for this sensory experience for Possum. I don’t own any birds but had a box of seed that was calling out […]
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 […]
21 simple science activities kids can do at home
Science always seems to ignite wonder and curiosity in children. With many of us in isolation I thought it might be helpful to share 21 simple science activities kids can do at home. I recently ran a poll in my ‘Activities for Kids’ Facebook group and asked them how I could support them during these […]
22 Fun indoor activities for kids in home isolation
It doesn’t matter if you’re choosing to self-isolate because of the Coronavirus or you simply have no choice, I’ve got 22 fun indoor activities for kids in home isolation. We’re in this together and I really do hope that you find some helpful activities to do with your children. All these ideas are suitable for […]
Fine motor ribbon and whisk activity
When you’re trying to get dinner on the table and you’re needing a quick and easy activity, have your child try this fine motor ribbon and whisk activity. You know me, I love when play ideas for kids is simple and not fancy. Give kids a set of pots and pans and they’re entertained for […]
My plush zip, grip and buckle toy for fine motor skills and development
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 […]
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 […]
Number counting 1 – 10 activity pages
If your child is starting to enjoy learning more about numbers and counting then this number counting 1 – 10 activity pages is something they might like. With over 25 pages, it’s sure to challenge and delight them at the same time. Boo (aged 4 years) is really starting to show an interest in numbers. […]
12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline
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 […]
Magnetic reward chart for kids to use at home
Parenting children can be really difficult. Sometimes we all need a little extra support to guide out little ones through challenging stages or to reach important milestones (hello, toilet training!). I’m beyond excited to introduce you to a product I’ve designed and created myself! It’s a magnetic reward chart for kids to use at home. Magnetic […]
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