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Soapy Sludge

February 28, 2013 by Kate 30 Comments

    Many children over the age of about 2 or 3 years old would love this activity because playing with soapy sludge gives them a great sensory experience. I also love that it requires very few ingredients and it’s easy to whip together.        RECIPE 2 cups LUX Pure Soap Flakes 1-2 cup hot […]

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

SNUTZ

February 25, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

Firstly, let me take the time to remind you that I rarely choose to recommend products to you, my valuable audience. Quite genuinely I love this Australian company ‘Snutz’ for so many reasons. In fact, I actually contacted them wanting to share their products with you because I think every parent needs to know about them. […]

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#playmatters

February 18, 2013 by Kate 2 Comments

Play is such an important part of life.  It gives us an excuse to enjoy ourselves, experiment and build on what we already know. I recently wrote a massive list of what ‘play’ meant to me and I took up  three A3 sheets of dot points!  The truth is that play is so many things […]

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Play with a Tray!

February 17, 2013 by Kate 19 Comments

This is a very basic idea that you can do with babies that is also educational. It is simply a cupcake tray with a few small and interesting items.  I have included items such as –  * baby socks * teething rings * blocks The good news is that babies are not very fussy when […]

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Potato Stamps

February 14, 2013 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you have never done potato stamping I encourage you to do it today!    You will need – Large potatoes Knife Paper Paint Plate   {For responsible adults only} Using the knife, slice off one side of the potato. Ever so carefully mark out your shape (1 cm deep). Slice around it to reveal your […]

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

Crafting a ‘thinking of you’ Felt Heart

February 12, 2013 by Kate 15 Comments

I have to be honest, my mother bought me a sewing machine and I haven’t even used it.  (Sorry mum!)   The fact is that I’m not a machine sewer. Unlike my mother and possibly generations before me, I just don’t have that skill to know what to do and how not to snap a […]

Filed Under: Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Making

Weaving

February 7, 2013 by Kate 1 Comment

Giving children the opportunity to weave helps them to develop many skills.  Why I love weaving for children –  Pincer GripThis activity helps to develop the strength between the thumb and forefinger. Children naturally practise this as they hold onto the ribbon or similar item being threaded.This is also a pre-writing skill!!!! Hand & Eye CoordinationWeaving helps […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Fine Motor

Valentines Day Frame

February 3, 2013 by Kate 12 Comments

Valentines Day is fast approaching and so I felt it was timely to share an idea with you all.  This beautiful Valentines Day frame would make a beautiful gift from a child to a loved one.  The great news is that it is incredibly easy to do.  To make this frame you will need –  […]

Filed Under: Art, Art & Craft, Craft, Making

Maths Outdoors

February 2, 2013 by Kate 11 Comments

Learning doesn’t have to be restricted to the four walls of the home or classroom.  Children get so much out of learning experiences when they are outdoors!  We took a tub of chunky chalk and ventured down to the local high school.  Asphalt is a great canvas to showcase learning.  ____________________ Here is an activity […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Numeracy

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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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