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Below is collection of activities that is suitable for preschool aged children.
simple fine motor activity using a cardboard tube and elastic bands

Fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids

September 6, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

Here is a super simple fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids! They simply need to remove the bands from the cardboard tube with their fingers. Can they get them on again?  As a busy mum with two girls, I like when things can be simple. I don’t like to over complicate things. This is […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor

play dough pony beads

Threading pony beads on tree branches to build fine motor skills

August 25, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

When your child is stuck indoors and looking for something fun to do then consider getting them to do an activity of threading pony beads on tree branches to build fine motor skills! It’s simple to set up and the decorated branches look stunning!  As our Winter season comes to an end here in Australia […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Indoor play

paint pots with cotton q-tips to use for kids to paint with

Kids painting with cotton q-tips

August 18, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

If you haven’t had your kids painting with cotton q-tips then I urge you to give this simple and creative idea a go a-sap! It is really simple to set up and you can leave your toddler or preschooler to be as expressive as they like!  Whenever my girls, Possum (aged 5.5 years) and Boo […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Paint Tagged With: fine motor, paint, preschoolers, toddler

learning to make numbers using tin foil

Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil

July 31, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Numeracy Tagged With: fine motor, maths, tin foil

Grace with picture for Drawsome

Your child’s artwork printed on a tee

July 28, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a unique gift idea for your child to give someone they love, consider getting your child’s artwork printed on a tee. This is possible with Drawsome Gifts, a fabulous Australian company that I love and know you will too! Don’t forget to take advantage of the great discount at the end of […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Father's Day, Gift Idea, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Father's Day, gift, sponsored

Fun DUPLO LEGO colour or colour matching activity for kids to do and learn from

Fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers

July 25, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers Tagged With: colours, LEGO, matching, problem solving

threading material for fine motor skills with kids

Weaving on wire activity for fine motor development

June 27, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for something different, here is a simple weaving on wire activity for fine motor development. It’s easy to set up in a home or classroom and the kids will spend a long time threading and weaving materials through it.  With Boo (aged 2.5 years) rocketing through her toddler years, I’m conscious that she […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor Tagged With: fine motor, material, threading, weaving

Ice Painting

Ice painting activity for kids

June 5, 2017 by Kate 17 Comments

This ice painting activity for kids is lots of fun and a cool and unique way to get children to paint. It’s so simple to prepare and they will love creating vibrant colours and mixing them to make new colours.  You might remember a long time ago, Possum (currently aged 5 years), did some painting with […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor, Sensory Play, Writing Tagged With: ice, painting

Making LEGO Duplo Ring Toss game for kids

LEGO Duplo Ring Toss game for kids

May 27, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’re like me you have lots of LEGO Duplo around the house. Here is a fun little LEGO Duplo Ring Toss game for kids that they can set up themselves and play and score points.   Despite my girls being 2 and 5 years of age, they still love their LEGO Duplo. Many times […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Indoor play, Numeracy, Play Tagged With: coutning, LEGO, pipe cleaners

sticking toys down with sticky tape

Taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers

May 18, 2017 by Kate 12 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, fine motor, preschooler, tape, toddler

DIY cutting station for home or classroom scissor skills

DIY scissor cutting station to help children learn to cut with scissors

May 17, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

Here is a simple little DIY scissor cutting station to help children learn to cut with scissors. It’s easy to set up and will encourage your child to take time, concentrate and develop skills needed to carefully cut with scissors.  Boo (aged 2 years) just wants to cut with scissors like her big sister Possum (aged […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Uncategorized Tagged With: scissors

stamp potato for kids to use with paint

Potato stamping and printing

May 10, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Craft, Mother's Day, Paint Tagged With: paint, stamping

sticking pieces onto gift toddler for mother's day or father's day

I love you to pieces printable gift

May 2, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

It can often be hard for little children to make a special gift for a loved one, be it a mother for Mother’s Day or a father for Father’s Day or grandparent. But this gorgeous I love you to pieces printable gift is ideal for little kids to do as an activity and handmade gift for […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Mother's Day, Printable Tagged With: free printable, mother's day, preschooler, toddler

Proud of Possum

How to build confidence in your child

May 1, 2017 by Kate 73 Comments

As a parent it can be hard to know how to build confidence in your child, especially when they live in a world that can make anyone feel self conscious. In todays post I’m going to share with you how I work on empowering my daughters and giving them the confidence they need to be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Giveaway, Parenting, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting, sponsored post

Adding garden sparkle products to the fairy garden

How to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids

April 11, 2017 by Kate 13 Comments

Thanks to Garden Sparkle, we created another special little magical outdoor space that isn’t just gorgeous and perfect for imaginative play, it’s actually edible! Let me share with you how to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids.  Sponsored by Garden Sparkle If you’ve been following me for a little while, you’d know how […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Growing, Outdoor Activity, Sponsored Post Tagged With: edible, fairy, garden, outoor

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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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