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Providing children with opportunities to engage in arts and crafts allows them to explore ideas and concepts and then express that through making something they can feel proud of, use to entertain others or simply look at for pleasure.
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Red memorial poppy craft using a cupcake liner

April 24, 2017 by Kate 13 Comments

Here is a red memorial poppy craft using a cupcake liner and a few other basic pieces. This is a sweet little craft for kids to make in the lead up to ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day.  The red poppy has long been used as a symbol of war remembrance for ANZAC Day (April 25th) and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Parenting Tagged With: Anzac Day, cupcake liner, Remembrance Day, toddlers

Threading activity for toddlers using cardboard beads

Threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads

February 17, 2017 by Kate 12 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Fine Motor, Making Tagged With: cardboard, paper, preschool, threading, toddler

Chinese New Year 2017 Rooster craft for kids

Chinese New Year 2017 simple rooster craft for kids

January 17, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

Here I have a Chinese New Year 2017 simple rooster craft for kids. It’s a great paper craft that can be made in minutes and used as a gorgeous decoration for this exciting time of year.  Many of you would already know, I’m always keen to get my children involved in the excitement of various cultural events and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft Tagged With: chinese new year, paper craft

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#52weeksofplay weekly photo challenge 2017

December 1, 2016 by Kate 4 Comments

Wow. Never in my dreams did I expect to get such a huge response to the 2016 #52weeksofplay Instagram photo challenge. We have seen close to 2000 photographs tagged with #52weeksofplay.  Click here to Join In – 2017 I’m SO excited to reveal the new list that will begin 1st January, 2017! I have to be […]

Filed Under: #52weeksofplay, Art, Art & Craft, Cook, Craft, Fine Motor, Halloween, Literacy, Making, Messy Play, Parenting

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Simple to make Halloween pencil toppers

October 24, 2016 by Kate 6 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, Halloween Tagged With: craft, Halloween, preschooler, toddler

Juggling balls using balloons and rice

How to make juggling balls using rice and balloons

October 18, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

Do you know how to make juggling balls using rice and balloons? It’s so very easy for children to make and juggling is a great skill to learn as it develops physical co-ordination, concentration and eye tracking. These juggling balls are cheap and simple to make, which makes them also great to sell at preschool […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art, Art & Craft, Craft, featured, Gift Idea, Outdoor Activity, Video Tagged With: balloons, gift idea

how to make superhero cuffs using toilet rolls and paper.

How to make Superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes

September 13, 2016 by Kate 12 Comments

If you could have any super power, what would it be? Lots of children love superheroes, especially Batman and Superman, and so in this post I’m going to share how to make superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes and coloured paper. This is a great activity for boys an girls and I love that children […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Making, Pretend Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: pretend play, superhero

How to make felt star wands that are easy to make and lovely to give as a gift from a child.

Star felt play wand

July 18, 2016 by Kate 11 Comments

Handmade gifts are by far the best gift to give and receive. If you’re looking for a simple craft project to do yourself or one for your older child to make then have a go at making a beautifully whimsical star felt play wand. This homemade, hand stitched star felt play wand will ignite the creativity […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Craft, featured, Gift Idea, Pretend Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: creative play, felt, gift idea, hand stitching, imaginary play, school aged, thread

ABSs and 123 ebook by Laughing Kids Learn

ABCs and 123 ebook

July 8, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, ebook, Literacy, Numeracy, Parenting, Sensory Play, Video Tagged With: ebook, literacy, numeracy

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Simple Olympic Games torch craft for kids

June 30, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

The Rio Summer Olympic Games are fast approaching (5th August) and so I thought I’d share with you a simple Olympic Games torch craft for kids. It’s really very easy to make and children can personalise them however they wish.  There is just so much to love about the Olympic Games, especially when it comes […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate Tagged With: classroom, home, masking tape, Olympic Games, preschool, sticky tape, tin foil, tissue paper

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How to make a fire breathing dragon using a cardboard toilet roll

May 9, 2016 by Kate 21 Comments

Do you know how to make a fire breathing dragon using a cardboard toilet roll? They are seriously very easy for children to make and wonderful way to help children develop their oral motor skills. This adorable handmade toy will have kids playing and engaging in pretend play and would be suitable to make with kids for […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft Tagged With: animal, blowing, chinese new year, craft, preschool, toddlers, toilet roll

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Chinese fortune cookies with notes of encouragement for kids

February 6, 2016 by Kate 5 Comments

Using cupcake liners you can make these adorable Chinese Fortune Cookies with notes of encouragement for kids. They are fun to make and children will love being inspired by the little messages inside that warm the heart. I’ve included free printable notes you can cut out and use with prewritten or space for you to […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Fine Motor, Making Tagged With: chinese new year, fine motor, pretend play, social skills

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Golden Wattle Pompom craft activity for Australia Day

January 14, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Inspired by the beautiful Golden Wattle tree is this craft activity making pompoms with a simple cookie cutter. This unique way of making pompoms is great for small hands and creates lovely pompoms that look much like the blooms found on a Golden Wattle.  One of my loves about Australia is our gorgeous flora and fauna. Have you […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, Uncategorized Tagged With: Australia Day, pompoms, wool

FB sydney opera hat made out of paper plates and great craft activity for kids to do on Australia Day

Sydney Opera House hat made from paper plates

January 13, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

We made a Sydney Opera House hat made from paper plates! It’s actually very simple to make and would be great to wear around Australia Day, which is on 26th of January. You only need a few basic materials to make it too.  Indulge me for a minute as I share a little Australia pride with you. […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate

One little christmas craft of a tree using a cupcake patty pan.

Little Christmas tree craft made from a cupcake liner

December 21, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is an adorable little Christmas tree craft made from a cupcake liner and a few other bits and pieces. Gorgeous on a Christmas card or on display, it’s perfect for preschoolers and beyond to make with quite a bit of independence. This craft also helps develop skills in them following step by step instructions and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Craft, Making Tagged With: Christmas, craft, cupcake liners, cutting and pasting, preschoolers

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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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