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Adorable paper bag jellyfish with rainbow-colored tentacles, a hit for kids' crafting on Pinterest.

How to make a simple paper bag jelly fish

April 17, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

Jelly fish are absolutely fascinating creatures of the ocean and they can ignite a barrage of great questions for your toddler or preschooler about their unusual features. With this in mind I’m sharing with you the instructions on a fun and engaging craft activity that teaches you how to make a simple paper bag jellyfish. […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, Fine Motor, Making, Uncategorized Tagged With: craft, fine motor, preschooler, toddler

Chilly Dinosaur Excavation Fun

Dinosaurs in ice – excavation sensory activity for kids

March 20, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

There is no doubt that dinosaurs are incredibly popular amongst many young children. They often find them thrilling and fascinating at the same time. Here I’m going to have you embark on a frozen adventure that will captivate your child’s senses and transport them to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs is what this blog post […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Dinosaurs, Sensory Play

Easter-themed sensory bottle with green paper and charms

DIY Easter Sensory Bottle

March 5, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

There is such a wide range of sensory bottles or calming jars available to make at home. Following the success of my previous Easter sensory bottle, I thought I’d make another one that doesn’t include any liquid. Here is my DIY Easter Sensory Bottle that is easy to make to home and your toddler will […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, Easter, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: easter, Sensory Bottles

Snow art in rainbow colors

Rainbow Painting Snow Art for Kids

February 13, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

This delightful and educational activity that not only encourages kids to venture outside but also sparks their creativity and learning. It’s rainbow painting snow art for kids and combines the joy of winter with the vibrancy of colours! Rainbow Painting Snow Art for Kids As parents, fostering a love for learning through enjoyable activities is […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity

Bug slime or insect slime that is fun for kids to make

Insect Slime Kids can Make

February 2, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

Slime is all the rage in our house at the moment. We seem to have every different slime colour and texture that’s possible. To really add an extra element of gooey to the slime we came up with insect slime kids can make themselves. Play and learn about insects It’s highly likely that as an […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Dinosaurs, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Messy Play, Playdough, Sensory Play, Uncategorized

Fun Earth Day fizzy science activity for kids

Earth Day Fizzy Science Activity for Kids

January 13, 2024 by Kate Leave a Comment

Earth Day is a yearly event that occurs on April 22. It’s a day of demonstration of support for environmental protection and to raise awareness of the issues currently facing our planet. To be creative in our teaching of this important day, you might like to try this Earth Day fizzy science activity for kids. […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Earth Day, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: Earth Day, fine motor, science

save label from cricut maker

Teach children about money with jars

October 7, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Teaching children to be responsible with money can be challenging, especially when they so often see us wave our cards to make any purchase. Actual physical money doesn’t ever look to exchange hands. In this blog post I thought I’d share with you how I teach my own children about money. It’s a simple approach […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Numeracy, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Cricut Maker, money

Mixing oil and water science experiment

July 13, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Science always sparks great interest and questions from children when involved in experiments. Encourage your child to learn about density of liquids by having prepared this mixing oil and water science experiment. It’s great fun and you can prepare it with only a few simple ingredients. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science, Uncategorized Tagged With: science

Simple apple and raspberry crumble recipe

July 3, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a simple apple and raspberry crumble recipe that you can make with your children. Ideal for when you want to whip up a quick and easy dessert at home. One of my favourite recipes of all time has to be a piping hot apple crumble. Would you agree? The crunch, the buttery deliciousness, […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Cook Tagged With: recipe

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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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