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Learning with Leaves

May 22, 2013 by Kate 36 Comments

In Australia we have just experienced a really warm Autumn (Fall) season. It is always one of my favourite times of the year because the leaves are always so spectacular and it can feel like they are changing colour right before your eyes. It also opens up doors for great learning opportunities.  My adorable niece […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft

Write in Sand and Learn

May 19, 2013 by Kate 6 Comments

LETS WRITE IN SAND!!!!  Here is a great list of ways your child can have fun and learn by using sand at the beach.  Developing skills in letter and number formation, building on thinking and creativity skills and sensory awareness is just some of the learning that can be achieved.    There is just so much I love […]

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DIY Woolly Monsters for Imaginative Play

May 16, 2013 by Kate 7 Comments

Just have a look at these cute woolly monsters!  I think they are just so adorable and a great little creature that would be fun for children to use during creative or imaginative play.  School aged children would be able to make many of these in one sitting, possibly a whole family of woolly monsters! Imaginative […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Making

I have a child with a severe food allergy

May 13, 2013 by Kate 15 Comments

Allergic reactions occur when a person’s immune system reacts to normally harmless substances. Soon after Possum turned into a big one year old we purposefully tested her with a teaspoon of some scrambled egg only to quickly discover she has a life-threatening allergy.   _______________________________________________ I have a child with a severe food allergy and […]

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Tube Play

May 9, 2013 by Kate 14 Comments

  I love a simple idea that is easy to set up, fun for children and education.    Let me tell you more…   It’s Educational  It teaches children (especially babies or young toddlers) about cause and effect.  So to explain, if I drop a pompom into the top of this tube it suddenly appears […]

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Basic Scone Recipe

May 7, 2013 by Kate 2 Comments

  This is my best ‘whip it up’ recipe that always delights guests and their children.   They are super quick to make and have very few ingredients. Love that.     I got this recipe from my mum when I first left home. I guess she was worried I’d just eat McDonalds every day. […]

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Mothers Day love rock gifts kids can make

Mother’s Day love rocks gift idea

April 30, 2013 by Kate 3 Comments

 What does a child give their mother on Mother’s Day who means the world to them? Love rocks! They are simple to make, can be personalised and used in a variety of ways. They are a unique type gift that will last a lifetime.    I love Mother’s Day for so many reasons. I love it […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Gift Idea, Making, Natural Materials, Paint Tagged With: gift idea, mother's day

Grippy Socks

April 29, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

This is a great idea for when children are stuck inside or looking to give a parent or grandparent a unique gift. They are personally designed socks that grip to the floor!  They are simple to make and will no doubt be treasured. LETS MAKE GRIPPY SOCKS!!!  I stretched a plain sock over an empty […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Craft, Making

Baby Collage

April 22, 2013 by Kate 20 Comments

The weather is start to change where I live and I am finding myself preparing Possum more activities to do indoors.    Of course this activity isn’t restricted to indoors (or babies)  but it helps keep children busy on such days.      Let’s get our children doing some collage!    There are many learning […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Play, Sensory Play

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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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