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What a fun age! Below is a collection of wonderful ideas to engage and inspire your toddler. Enjoy.
Magnetic reward chart for kids toddlers preschoolers and parents.

Magnetic reward chart for kids to use at home

August 29, 2018 by Kate 8 Comments

 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 […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Parenting Tagged With: Amazon, reward chart

delicious kids cook bread in a bag for science activity

Learn how to make bread in a bag with kids

July 6, 2018 by Kate 10 Comments

You’d be surprised but it isn’t hard to learn how to make bread in a bag with kids. It’s actually very simple! The whole process makes a great science experience and the end result is delicious.  It is school holidays at the moment and sometimes I’m pulling my hair trying to think of engaging activities […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, holidays, indoor play, recipe

Queen's crown

Queen’s Crown craft for kids

May 9, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a royally gorgeous craft that your preschooler will really enjoy doing. It’s simple to set up, creative and can be used for role playing. It’s a lovely Queen’s crown craft for kids!  Queen’s Crown craft for kids Both of my girls absolutely love role playing and with the recent news of the birth […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Making, Pretend Play Tagged With: craft, loose parts, paper craft

cardboard and straws for fine motor development and fun for kids

Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes

May 4, 2018 by Kate 22 Comments

You know me, I thought I’d share with you a fun and educational activity that is also great for recycling some of the everyday things you might already have in your home. This is a simple, fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes.  Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes Ever […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Indoor play Tagged With: cardboard, fine motor, preschooler, recycling, straws, threading, toddler

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Simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers

April 24, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor Tagged With: art, collage, loose parts, preschooler, scissors, toddler

Bubs Australia toddler goats milk

Bubs toddler goats milk

March 9, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

This is sponsored by Bubs Australia.  I’ve spoken before about Boo’s allergy problems and her sensitive skin conditions. Many of you have children that are the same and I can totally really relate to the challenge. It’s so tough. For us, it was clear from when she was about 6 months of age that we […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Sponsored Post Tagged With: sponsored

kids making wombat stew

Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids

January 28, 2018 by Kate 3 Comments

Have you ever had fun making Wombat Stew with your kids? The girls and I love reading the Australian classic children’s picture story book. It makes us laugh, learn and fortunately no wombats are harmed at any point in the book.  I love Australia Day. It happens once a year and I look forward to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Literacy, Outdoor Activity, Play, Pretend Play, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, literacy, outdoor, pretend

Decorating and adding nature to paper activity

Cut and paste nature art activity

January 14, 2018 by Kate 6 Comments

If your looking for a quick set up activity that will engage and entertain children of all ages, then get them to do this cut and paste nature art activity. It’s a wonderful way to get them outdoors, into nature and thinking creatively.   It’s holidays at the moment *ahhhh* and whilst I love the […]

Filed Under: activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Growing, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Uncategorized

sensory play Christmas contact paper activity for kids

Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper

December 3, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

I love Christmas for many reasons, but one big reason is because it’s something that the whole family can enjoy and get  involved in. The Christmas crafts and activities are a highlight for our family. This toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper was one we enjoyed doing yesterday.  Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Christmas, Sensory Play Tagged With: Christmas, contact paper, fine motor, sensory

Painting gift wrapping paper for christmas gifts

Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper

November 22, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission from any purchases made.  Christmas is a time for giving and our family loved to go to the effort of painting Christmas gift wrapping paper. It’s so simple and children as young as toddler age can do it.  I was at the store […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Christmas, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Paint Tagged With: Christmas, paint

Simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners

November 13, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

When you’re looking for something quiet and productive for your children then you might want to try this simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners.    The concept is simple, children use their hands to thread various lengths of cut up plastic straws onto pipe cleaners.  That’s it. It might sound so incredibly […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Play Tagged With: busy bag, indoor activity, pipe cleaner, preschooler, straws, threading, toddler

simple cooking activity for kids making no cook biscuits

Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate

November 9, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a simple cooking activity to do with the kids then don’t forget this golden idea. Try these simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate, and even better, eat soon afterwards.  My girls really love to get into the kitchen and make something they can eat without having to wait for it to […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, cooking, preschooler, toddler

Netflix tv shows for toddlers

Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids easier

November 2, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

Please note that Netflix is constantly updating their program, so some of the following suggestions may not be available.  We all know that travel with kids can be difficult and involve lots of planning. One thing I never forget to do is find some great Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Netflix, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Netflix, toddler

Play dough play ideas and activities for kids ebook. Simple and easy recipes and play ideas play dough.

Simple Play Dough recipes and activities ebook with printables

October 27, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

Does your child love to play with play dough? ‘Play Dough’ the ebook is packed full of simple play dough recipes, fun activities and printable play dough mats. It is available for download today!  Play Dough: simple recipes and fun play ideas ‘Play Dough’, is an ebook that will take your child’s love of play […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, ebook, Fine Motor, Parenting, Printable, Sensory Play, Video Tagged With: ebook, fine motor, play dough, sensory play

fine motor egg carton activity for kids

Simple fine motor and colour sorting activity using an egg carton

October 18, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

If you’re like me and prefer to make your own homemade toys and learning tools, try this simple fine motor and colour sorting activity using an egg carton. It took only minutes to make and it was great entertainment for my toddler. My children, Possum (aged 5.5 years) and Boo (2.5 years) absolutely love playing […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Indoor play Tagged With: fine motor, pompoms

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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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