Chinese New Year is on February 8th this year and can go for as long as 15 days. Many families will be celebrating in various ways, but large feasts of food and exchanging money in red envelopes are a common tradition. As an activity for kids to enjoy we made some playdough inspired by Chinese New […]
Sticky tape challenge for babies
Sometimes it can feel difficult to know how to play with your baby, especially if they are mobile and looking for something to do. One game I highly recommend is to set up a special sticky tape challenge for babies. It’s a fabulous way to have them busily involve in an activity and develop their […]
Top 10 most popular activities shared on Laughing Kids Learn in 2015
I’m so excited to share with you the top 10 most popular activities shared on Laughing Kids Learn in 2015. It was certainly a wonderful and very busy year. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. It’s always a tricky to put this type of list together because when I look back […]
Photos of Play challenge for 2016 – #52weeksofplay
I don’t know about you, but I take a lot (and I mean, a LOT) of photos of my kids and their everyday play. I know that I’m also not alone. So with this in mind I have decided to start an exciting weekly photo challenge in 2016. I’ll also be using the hashtag – #52weeksofplay‘ […]
Reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper
Children love making reindeer food at Christmas time as it attracts Santa’s reindeers when it is sprinkled outside on Christmas Eve. Here is a simple reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper that you might like to use. Of course children can make them for themselves or give them as gifts to friends. Can you name […]
Disney inspired Christmas wrapping paper
Possum (aged 4 years) absolutely loves Minnie Mouse. She has a mountain of dress up costumes but the Minnie Mouse costume gets the most use. To be honest, I don’t blame her. I adore everything about Disney and their many wonderful characters. For me, Disney Junior is a wonderful example of how beautiful and exciting storytelling […]
Candy Cane Christmas Bark
Christmas is very exciting and of course it’s a time that chocolates and candy lollies are overflowing. For a bit of fun I made candy cane Christmas bark. It’s really yummy and make a gorgeous gift idea for friends and family. Even better, kids can help make it! Christmas bark is wonderful because it’s so simple and […]
Free printable of a simple Christmas activity calendar 2015
The morning of Christmas Day is such a highlight of the year for me, however, I have to admit that I also love the whole build up to the special day. With this in mind, I’ve made us a free printable of a simple Christmas activity calendar 2015 that has a wide variety of simple Christmas activities children can do. It will keep […]
Sumblox maths teaching tool
Just when you thought wooden blocks couldn’t get any better, I introduce you to SumBlox wooden number blocks. SumBlox maths teaching tool takes learning maths to a whole new level. They are fun and educational and a great gift idea for kids. I’m also offering a special voucher giveaway to our Laughing Kids Learn readers, so be sure […]
Dandelion wishes in a Jar
These beautiful dandelion puffs are so beautiful. Do you have any in your garden? They can be a lovely decoration when placed in a jar, investigated individually under a microscope or loving offered to a child who might like to make a special wish. Who wouldn’t want some dandelion wishes in a jar? Okay, so my garden […]
Simple Christmas Santa Beard craft
Here is a simple Christmas Santa beard craft that your kids, especially young preschoolers, will love to make. Using only a few basic materials, your children will love engaging in imaginary play and you’ll do doubt hear them call, “Ho, ho, ho”. Before you roll your eyes for me already getting into the swing of Christmas […]
Wooden toys children would love to receive as a gift
I recently received an email from someone asking what wooden toys children would love to receive as a gift and if there were any that I’d recommend. Wooden toys are certainly a great choice to make over plastic toys. I’m not rejecting children playing with plastic toys, all play is beneficial, but if budget allows then there are some reasons for […]
Painting with Water
Painting with water is one of those activities that kids absolutely love and can spend hours doing over and over again. It helps build their creativity and confidence to experiment and develop early writing skills. And all you need is a bit of sunshine, brush and water! I remember as a child painting with water on the […]
Playing with rainbow coloured spaghetti
Playing with rainbow coloured spaghetti is a very simple play idea that children of all ages enjoy. The cool, colourful stringy strands are almost irresistible, even to adults. By simply cooking and colouring spaghetti children are treated to a wonderful sensory experience that is hard to compare to any other and it’s amazing the different […]
Science experiment with colour changing flowers
This will have your children observing a simple science experiment with colour changing flowers! It is easy to set up and is a great lesson, especially for preschoolers, to learn about how plants absorb water through it stem to then nourish the head of the flower. This is such a classic science activity that your children […]
How to make dancing ribbon rings
Dancing ribbon rings are beautiful when used by children. They simply hold the ring with the ribbons attached and move about with them. They promote physical exercise and ignight imagination and play. It’s so easy to learn how to make dancing ribbon rings too. You only need a couple of materials and you suddenly have a […]
Simple dream catcher craft for kids
Here is a simple dream catcher craft for kids using pieces I purchased at the discount variety retailer, The Reject Shop. This craft is easy for children as young as toddler age to make and they look absolutely beautiful when displayed. Sponsored by The Reject Shop One of the most common questions I’m asked by […]
Simple twirling ribbon wands
These beautiful and simple twirling ribbon wands are great fun for kids. Perfect way to get them moving their body and possibly incorporating a little imaginary play too! They are so easy to make but will give your children hours of fun. I was recently browsing our local haberdashery store when I came across their huge […]
Sensory writing bag
These sensory writing bags are a great alternative to giving children pen and paper. They can be used to encourage early or beginning writers to make attempts at making marks, forming letters (or numbers). They can also be used many times over. Simple, cheap and fun, these sensory writing bags will help build a child’s confidence to […]
Fizzy science experiment for kids
Here is an easy, fizzy science experiment for kids that requires only a few commonly found household ingredients. This science experiments, which uses baking soda and vinegar, teaches children about chemical reactions. As children conduct this science experiment they also develop a greater understanding of colours while building on their fine motor skills. Kids love science. Their gasps as […]
Easter carrot craft for toddlers
Have your toddler or preschooler do this simple Easter carrot craft using various orange coloured materials. A wonderful introduction to them learning how to use a glue stick and develop skills in cutting and pasting. This is the first time Possum (aged 3 years) has an understanding of Easter and the existence of the Easter […]
Easter bunny whiskers
If you’re looking for a quick and easy to make Easter craft then look no further than these adorable Easter bunny whiskers. Some children don’t like to wear full face masks and so this makes a great alternative. It’s also ridiculously cute! Don’t you just love when things are simple? It’s almost like a huge […]
Fine motor exercise using newspaper
Here is a simple and fun fine motor development exercise you can get your children to do at home or in the classroom. All you need is a single sheet of newspaper! It’s a fine motor exercise using newspaper! As a classroom teacher of ten years, I’ve come across many children who need help in […]
Cook healthy kale chips with kids
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard of kale. It’s a super vegetable that boasts as being one of the healthiest available. Fortunately it’s now easy to buy and possible to cook healthy kale chips with kids that they will eat by the bowl full. Give it a go! It can […]
Valentine’s Day Doily Hearts
Simple Valentine’s Day activity that children as young as two years old can do! These Valentine’s Day doily hearts make gorgeous bunting when strung together or can be displayed individually on a window as a stunning sun catcher. These can be done any time of the year, but you might like to make it a […]
DIY Eye Spy Binoculars
I always find it very heart warming listening to Possum (aged 3 years) discover new things. When we are out and about she is constantly pointing to things she finds of interesting or not seen before. The world is such a big place with so much to learn about. We have started playing our toddler version […]
Caring for newborn with pretend play
Children love to engage in all sorts of pretend play and imitating the role of a parent is certainly one of the most enjoyed. Washing, cleaning, preparing food are all experiences they are familiar with happening to them and so it’s often fun to reverse this role and have them take on some caring responsibilities. As many […]
11 simple Poppy Crafts for Kids
Remembrance Day or ANZAC Day is a memorial day It’s a day that recognises all the members of the armed force who died in a line of duty since World War 1. The blood red poppies are a significant symbol of this day as they were the first flower to grow from the battle fields and […]
Dropper Painting for Kids
If you’re looking for an activity for your little one that is simple to set up, will have them engaged in learning about colours and developing fine motor skills then I present this fun and creative approach to painting. It’s dropper painting for kids. Possum (almost 3 years old) absolutely loved, loved, loved this painting activity. She really didn’t want […]
Sink or float experiment with nature
There seems a natural curiosity for kids to add things to water. A sink and float experiment with nature is always lots of fun and a great way to teach them about predicting and testing ideas. It’s also a delight watching their face react to the surprise of the expected and unexpected. 🙂 Whilst a sink or float experiment […]
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