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Box Play
It’s true, sometimes children prefer to play with the wrapping instead of the toy. Here is a great example of what you can do with some of the old boxes you have laying around. Here I have used black cardboard boxes but regular brown boxes are good to use too. Provide your little one with […]
Contacted Leaves
This is a great activity that promotes discussion and develops observation skills. Select some leaves from your garden or the local park. Carefully place each leaf on the sticky surface of clear contact. Place another layer of clear contact over the leaves and trim the edges. Smooth out any bubbles or creases. Hang for display and […]
Peek-A-Boo!
Little games of peek-a-boo are wonderful for babies. It engages them and entertains them while teaching them much about the world around them. It’s hard to imagine but this is what learning they gain from the experience. Learning achieved –* When you disappear you will reappear* Repartition* Patterning, which helps with understanding of predictability* Interpreting […]
Disgusting Halloween Treat
Now this is a treat that adults are sure to think is disgusting but kids will LOVE! It is easy to make and will have everyone in this Halloween spirit. Purchase some eyeball candies from Big W ($2), some red jelly and small plastic cups. You might like to have just one big container instead. […]
DIY Play Dough (no cook)
I love making play dough and wouldn’t be able to count the batches I’ve done as a mother and teacher. It’s such a wonderful play material that leads to open-ended creativity! This is my first ever video post (with myself included). _______________________Click to follow me on Pinterest and Facebook
Blanket Hammock
This is an activity that Possum has enjoyed since the first few weeks of life. Simply place your little one of their back and with the assistance of another adult, grab the corners of a blanket and gently raise the baby off the ground. If your baby seems to enjoy the experience then you like […]
Halloween Mummies
Here is fun and yummy Halloween treat for the special people in your lives. They are quite simple to make and look very impressive. _______ Begin by breaking apart Oreo biscuits and eating one or two. Place a store bought candy stick into the icing and use some melted chocolate as glue to attach the […]
Spaghetti Play
Children of all ages love to get involved in spaghetti play. You can simply colour the wonderful long strands or simply leave them uncoloured. Babies particularly love this type of play and parents don’t have to be too worried if they put it in their mouth as it’s all completely edible! Honestly, there really is so much learning […]