• SHOP PRODUCTS
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Laughing Kids Learn

Where learning is made fun

  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
us sensory bottle with stars

USA Patriotic sensory bottle

May 6, 2020 by Kate 3 Comments

Ignite your US patriotic spirit this memorial day, the 4th of July, Presidents Day and throughout the year with a gorgeous USA patriotic sensory bottle. Using red, white and blue stars, this sensory bottle will help your kids celebrate, learn to self-regulate and calm down. I have a confession, I’m not actually American. I’m actually […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Celebrate, Craft, Fine Motor, Party, Sensory Play, Special Events Tagged With: sensory, sensory bottle, usa

calming sensory bottles for children to use this easter as alternative to chocolate.

Calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme

March 31, 2020 by Kate 4 Comments

Easter is no doubt a time of year that children can become full of chocolate and high in energy. With that in mind, I decided to make calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme. If you’re not familiar with sensory bottles, they are so simple to make and great to add whatever fillings you like. […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Celebrate, Craft, Easter, Indoor play, Play, Sensory Play

Decorating iced biscuits

March 26, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

My children absolutely love decorating iced biscuits. I don’t mind it either because it’s not as messy and there are lots of left over lollies! Did I just say that. Haha When you’re looking for a quick and easy cooking activity to do with the kids these school holidays or you’ve got them stuck indoors, […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Celebrate, Cook, Indoor play, Parenting, Recipes

Free Homeschool Checklists for Parents

March 23, 2020 by Kate 4 Comments

It’s not easy, even for professional teachers, to educate children. To help with this difficult situation so many of us now face, I’ve created some free homeschool checklists for parents. These homeschool checklists are for parents looking for a flexible learning program. These are also well suited to siblings of different ages. Free Homeschool Checklists […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Indoor play

22 indoor activities

22 Fun indoor activities for kids in home isolation

March 22, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

It doesn’t matter if you’re choosing to self-isolate because of the Coronavirus or you simply have no choice, I’ve got 22 fun indoor activities for kids in home isolation. We’re in this together and I really do hope that you find some helpful activities to do with your children. All these ideas are suitable for […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Indoor play

simple steps to washing your hands poster

FREE Wash your hands sign for kids

March 15, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

Washing hands is one of those important skills we aim to teach our children from a very early age. Getting them to do it properly can be a whole other challenge. Hopefully this FREE wash your hands sign for kids is helpful to you, your children and community. Obviously there is a lot of stress […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Messy Play, TpT

Dinosaur Loom Band stretch

February 11, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Somehow I’m always finding loom bands scattered all over our house. Am I alone? For a bit of fun I decided we’d try a dinosaur loom band stretch for find motor development. Dinosaur Loom Band Stretch for Fine Motor Development Of all things that has lasted the ages of both my girls, it’s the dinosaur […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Dinosaurs, Fine Motor

Roll and build a flower subitizing game

November 18, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Subitizing games are lots of fun for children learning to instantly recognise a small group of objects without counting them. To consolidate this understanding, I’ve created this roll and build a flower subitizing game. Flowers not only make us smile, but they can generally fit within any theme of interest your child might have, which […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Seasons, Spring

dinosaur activities for children of all ages.

23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love

November 6, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Dinosaurs roamed the earth around 232 million years ago, yet they remain so popular with children even today. Just because they are so awesome, here are 23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love. Of course, older children are sure to enjoy them too. Share with me below what your child likes about dinosaurs. If you have […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, Making, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Play, Playdough, Sensory Play

Fine motor ribbon and whisk activity

October 31, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

When you’re trying to get dinner on the table and you’re needing a quick and easy activity, have your child try this fine motor ribbon and whisk activity. You know me, I love when play ideas for kids is simple and not fancy. Give kids a set of pots and pans and they’re entertained for […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor Tagged With: fine motor, indoors

Octi the plush octopus toy for developing find motor skills and more.

My plush zip, grip and buckle toy for fine motor skills and development

October 25, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

My friends, I’m shaking with excitement. After many, many months I’m thrilled to introduce you to Octi the octopus! He is my plush zip, grip and buckle toy for developing fine motor skills. You guys, I’ve always dreamed of selling my own unique toy, which I’ve designed myself and feel crazy, super proud of. I […]

Filed Under: #12monthsofplay, #52weeksofplay, 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for babies, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Christmas, Fine Motor, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon, baby, fine motor, preschool, toddler

Fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity

October 24, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Honestly, how can you go past mini pumpkins and vibrant elastic bands? Haha. Well here for you I share a fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity that we really enjoyed doing. I’d recently purchase some mini pumpkins from my local green grocer, unsure what I would do with them. Fortunately I received lots of […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Halloween, Indoor play, Play Tagged With: fine motor, Halloween

Fun Halloween Mummy Apples

October 7, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

There are so many great ways to include a bit of Halloween fun into your child’s day. Take these fun Halloween mummy apples for example, spooky and delicious. Halloween is a really fun time of year and I have to admit, judging by all our Halloween ideas, this little Aussie is very much getting into […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Halloween, Uncategorized Tagged With: Halloween

Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12

September 21, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

Halloween is a fun time of year and always inspires learning opportunities. This Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12 is great for helping your children consolidate basic numbers to ten and slightly beyond. Halloween counting activity using numbers 1 to 12 I recently asked in my private Facebook group, Activities for Kids, if […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Halloween, Numeracy, Printable Tagged With: counting, Halloween, numeracy, printable

12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline

August 28, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

There are so many super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, regardless of age. Here are 12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, as we excitedly demonstrate on our new trampoline from Vuly Play. Sponsored by : Vuly Play Having grown up with a trampoline as a child, I couldn’t […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Sponsored Post Tagged With: outdoors, sponsored post

Frozen hands science experiment for kids to do outdoors.

Frozen hands science experiment

July 31, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

The weather has changed, it’s so much colder, but it didn’t stop us from doing a fun frozen hands science experiment. Possum (aged 7 years) and Boo (aged 4 years) absolutely love to engage in fun science activities and science experiments, we’ve shared lots of them already on the blog. Recommended ages: 2 years + […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Science, Sensory Play, Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: outdoor, science, sensory play, water

Skip counting puzzles that are helpful to learn multiplication and more. Great for school aged children and homeschoolers.

Space themed skip counting puzzles

April 23, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

Space is often a theme that is quite fascinating to children. Stars, planets, the moon, it’s all so interesting and really seems to inspire a great curiosity. It can also be a great theme to inspire the most reluctant learners. Space themed skip counting puzzles Skip counting is a great strategies for teaching children about […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Numeracy Tagged With: multiplication, puzzle, TpT

cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

Cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

February 25, 2019 by Kate 7 Comments

I’ve spotted this idea floating around Pinterest and pinned it many times as something to try with Boo (aged 4 years). Finally got to it and this cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls activity didn’t disappoint. When I was young I used to love playing hair salons with my neighbours. This reminded me of that. […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: fine motor, paper craft, scissors

#12monthsofplay 2019 challenge for teachers and parents to use to encourage play

#12monthsofplay challenge for 2019 is here!

December 27, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

With so many requests for it, I’ve decided to release the new 2019 #12monthsofplay challenge early! Can you believe it, the #12monthsofplay challenge for 2019 is here! Releasing it early will give you a chance to gather your friends who are around children and play along! Don’t forget to request to join my closed Facebook group, […]

Filed Under: #52weeksofplay, 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years Tagged With: #12monthsofplay

chocolate strawberry chocolate halloween ghosts for kids to eat

Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts

October 8, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

This might just combine three things you and your child love, chocolate, strawberries and Halloween. These Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts are simple to make and taste spook-tastically delicious. Perfect for your Halloween play date or party.  Halloween isn’t very popular in Australia, but I can’t help but get excited around October when I find myself […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Halloween, Party Tagged With: cooking, Halloween

Magnetic reward chart for kids toddlers preschoolers and parents.

Magnetic reward chart for kids to use at home

August 29, 2018 by Kate 8 Comments

 Parenting children can be really difficult. Sometimes we all need a little extra support to guide out little ones through challenging stages or to reach important milestones (hello, toilet training!). I’m beyond excited to introduce you to a product I’ve designed and created myself! It’s a magnetic reward chart for kids to use at home. Magnetic […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Parenting Tagged With: Amazon, reward chart

How to help your child through separation anxiety

How to help your child through separation anxiety

July 25, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your child struggles with separation anxiety it’s tough, very tough and not just for the child. As a parent with a young preschooler who struggles and as a teacher who has seen it all before, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the topic and my research on how to help your child through […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Parenting Tagged With: parenting

Queen's crown

Queen’s Crown craft for kids

May 9, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a royally gorgeous craft that your preschooler will really enjoy doing. It’s simple to set up, creative and can be used for role playing. It’s a lovely Queen’s crown craft for kids!  Queen’s Crown craft for kids Both of my girls absolutely love role playing and with the recent news of the birth […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Making, Pretend Play Tagged With: craft, loose parts, paper craft

cardboard and straws for fine motor development and fun for kids

Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes

May 4, 2018 by Kate 21 Comments

You know me, I thought I’d share with you a fun and educational activity that is also great for recycling some of the everyday things you might already have in your home. This is a simple, fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes.  Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes Ever […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Indoor play Tagged With: cardboard, fine motor, preschooler, recycling, straws, threading, toddler

feature image cut and paste

Simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers

April 24, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

Try this simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s wonderfully open-ended and it helps develop basic skills in using scissors and more.    Just because an activity is simple to set up doesn’t mean it isn’t fun and educational for children. There should be no shame. These types of activities […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor Tagged With: art, collage, loose parts, preschooler, scissors, toddler

Bubs Australia toddler goats milk

Bubs toddler goats milk

March 9, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

This is sponsored by Bubs Australia.  I’ve spoken before about Boo’s allergy problems and her sensitive skin conditions. Many of you have children that are the same and I can totally really relate to the challenge. It’s so tough. For us, it was clear from when she was about 6 months of age that we […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Sponsored Post Tagged With: sponsored

Laughing Kids Learn 2018 #12monthsofplay

Laughing Kids Learn 2018 #12monthsofplay photo challenge

January 2, 2018 by Kate 2 Comments

I love the start of a new year. It’s a fresh beginning and a chance to take on new opportunities, such as my Laughing Kids Learn 2018 #12monthsofplay photo challenge. Simply request to join my closed Facebook group, ‘Activities for Kids’ and begin participating! I love a good photo challenge. This year I’ve decided to […]

Filed Under: #12monthsofplay, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers Tagged With: #12monthsofplay

16 simple new years eve food ideas for kids

Simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids

December 29, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

New Years Eve is a wonderful and exciting time of year. It’s a chance to get together as a family, connect, celebrate the year that was and welcome the fresh start that a new year brings. I’ve put together some simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids, all with a celebratory theme.   Call […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: food, New Year's Eve, round up

sensory play Christmas contact paper activity for kids

Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper

December 3, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

I love Christmas for many reasons, but one big reason is because it’s something that the whole family can enjoy and get  involved in. The Christmas crafts and activities are a highlight for our family. This toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact paper was one we enjoyed doing yesterday.  Toddler Christmas activity using sticky contact […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Christmas, Sensory Play Tagged With: Christmas, contact paper, fine motor, sensory

Painting gift wrapping paper for christmas gifts

Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper

November 22, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission from any purchases made.  Christmas is a time for giving and our family loved to go to the effort of painting Christmas gift wrapping paper. It’s so simple and children as young as toddler age can do it.  I was at the store […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Christmas, Messy Play, Outdoor Activity, Paint Tagged With: Christmas, paint

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 7
  • Next Page »
Welcome
Hello and welcome!
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.
Read my about page to find out more.

facebookpinteresttwitterinstagramgoogle plusyoutube

Search

Find More Great Ideas Here:

sesnory play
art and craft
nummeracy
literacy
Science
recipes
videos

Join the Tribe!

Subscribe



Find Activities by Age

  • 0 – 12 months
  • 1 – 3 years
  • 3 – 5 years
  • 5 – 10 years

Find Activities by Celebration

  • Christmas
  • SHOP PRODUCTS

Privacy Policy

  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy

Find posts by month

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in