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baby musical guitar instrument that is homemade and kids can enjoy playing. Just use a baking tin and rubber bands.

Homemade baby guitar instrument using rubber bands

March 7, 2016 by Kate

This homemade baby guitar instrument using rubber bands is lots of fun for babies, toddlers and even preschoolers! It’s so easy to make. Along with the rubber bands you just need a simple baking pan.  I always get a warm and fuzzy feeling when I see my children playing, especially when it’s with bits and […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, Fine Motor, Music, Video Tagged With: cause and effect, fine motor skills, listening, musical instrument

Quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe

March 1, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

I love cooking with my kids and here is a quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe that you’ll want to try with your kids too. It is wonderful because it only uses 4 basic ingredients and allows children to mix, stir, pour etc. This simple recipe can be served an enjoyed at birthday parties when you a special guests coming […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: birthday, cooking with kids, no bake, recipe

dinosaurs in playdough is great for sensory play bins and uses only 3 ingredients.

3 ingredient Dinosaur Dough

February 23, 2016 by Kate 19 Comments

You’ll absolutely love making my silky soft 3 ingredient dinosaur dough. It’s so insanely easy to make, yes you only need 3 ingredients (possibly 2). It will have your children playing for hours because playdough is so open-ended and wonderful. Seriously, make this. You guys have loved my fairy dough recipe, it has been my most popular post […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers Tagged With: 3 ingredients, dinosaurs, playdough

How to make rainbow oats for sensory play

February 18, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

I thought you might be interested to learn how to make rainbow oats for sensory play. Of course the texture of oats is very different from your typical sensory bin, which can include rice or beans. So if you have some stale oats at the back of the kitchen pantry, colour them and get your kids […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Sensory Play Tagged With: food colouring, sensory play

romper collage

How to empower your child + Warner Bros. giveaway

February 16, 2016 by Kate 125 Comments

This is sponsored by Warner Bros. Consumer Products Like all parents, I want the absolute best for my children. I want them to be empowered, to feel confident and be able to strive and enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.  There are times, however, that I want to just wrap my two girls […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, Sponsored Post Tagged With: giveaway, sponsored post

drop pompom for toddlers

Pom pom drop activity for toddlers

February 10, 2016 by Kate 20 Comments

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 […]

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

collection of chinese fortune cookies for chinese new year

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

Simple face painting design of a lion

February 2, 2016 by Kate 9 Comments

Here is a simple face painting design of a lion that your kids are sure to love. You only need a few basic colours and this design only takes a few minutes to do, so it will suit those children who struggle to sit still for long periods of time.  Possum (aged 4 years) absolutely […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Pretend Play

Paper plate lion mane using hand prints and paper plates.

Paper plate lion mane

January 27, 2016 by Kate 16 Comments

Sponsored by Disney Junior  I know I’m not alone when I say that ‘The Lion King’ Disney movie would have to be one of my absolute favourites. I adore the characters, storyline and please don’t get me started on the music. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. Due to its overwhelming success, The […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, Fine Motor, Giveaway, Review, Sponsored Post

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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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