For centuries, the humble baby rattle has been one of the first toys that babies play with. They benefit babies because they are a source of stimulation. They provide entertainment as well as helping to fine tune their senses. Here is a rattle that a talented friend made. She simply […]
Musical Math
I’ve always loved music and played piano from a very young age. I’m also excited to have enrolled Possum in a Mini Maestro program for the first term of 2013. I can’t wait to see what instruments they have the kids play. Here is a great activity you can do with your school aged children. The great […]
Rice Play
Using rice for sensory play is fun and educational. Rice play can help children develop their many senses and it teaches them lots about the world they live in. Babies especially love it and it is usually a product that is found at the back of the pantry! […]
Overcoming a fear of birds in children
It isn’t uncommon for children or adults to display a fear of birds. In fact children between the ages of 3-5 years can be particularly scared as it is around this age they believe they have a heightened imagination and a understanding of what could go wrong. Growing up I always loved going down to […]
Wind Pipe Instrument
Children love to play instruments and there are many you can make at home. This is a simple wind pipe that children can make in just a few minutes. With the straws we had there was an opportunity to discuss patterns and order. Simply lay out a line of sticky take with the sticky part […]
Foot Prints
Time pass too quickly and I’m holding on to every moment for as long as I can. This Christmas I decided to give family members a gift that would allow them to look back and remember how small Possum was when they received the gift. What better way than with foot prints. You will […]
Fruity Ice Cubes
These fruity ice cubes are a brilliant idea, especially when you’re experiencing warm weather like we are here in Australia. I simply cut small pieces of fruit and placed them into an ice cube tray and filled them with water. I found that some of the fruit floated to the top […]
Food Colouring Art
Where I live it has been really hot. It’s always hard to keep kids entertained when they can’t go outside because of the heat. I find it’s always a good idea to have a few good activities that children can do indoors or outdoors. They need to be engaging, educational and allows them to be […]
Goal Setting
The clock strikes 12 and we all shout out a big cheery ‘Happy New Year’. Well, actually, if you were a fly on the wall at my house I was sound asleep with a snoring husband beside me. That is what our New Year celebrations are like now that we have Possum. Quietly though, we […]
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