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Simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers

Simple cut and paste collage art activity for toddlers and preschoolers

April 24, 2018 by Kate Leave a 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

Contact paper hole punch art for kids

Contact paper hole punch art for kids

March 17, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an activity or piece of art that is fun to create with your toddler or preschooler then give this a go. It’s contact paper hole punch art for kids! It was a huge hit at our house.  Contact paper hole punch art for kids So after looking at lots of awesome […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor Tagged With: art, colours, fine motor, hole punch, paper

12 fruity lunchbox jokes for kids

12 fruity lunchbox jokes for kids

March 1, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

Kids seem to love a good, unexpected surprise and so I’ve put together 12 fruity lunchbox jokes for kids to read while they eat their lunch at kindergarten or preschool. Best news is they are yours for FREE!  12 fruity lunchbox jokes for kids It seems so hard to believe that it’s March and in […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Parenting, Printable Tagged With: free printable, lunchbox, TpT

Fine motor activity using a spiky ball and loom bands

Fine motor activity using a spiky ball and loom bands

February 13, 2018 by Kate 4 Comments

I was close to throwing them out when I found a brilliant new use for all the loom bands around my house. Setting up this fine motor activity using a spiky ball and loom bands was a huge hit with my girls and great for fine motor development.  Has the loom band craze hit your house? Possum […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Play Tagged With: fine motor, preschooler

Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves

Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves

February 9, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

I don’t know about your place, but pizza is always a winning meal in our home. With so many of us juggling picky little eaters, I thought you might be interested to learn my approach to making homemade pizza that kids can make themselves!  Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves Early evenings can be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Messy Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: food

Valentine’s Day cards with painted hearts

Valentine’s Day cards with painted hearts

February 4, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

It’s hard to believe that January is behind us and we are in the thick of February already! Valentine’s Day almost passed me by, but instead the girls and I got creative and made our own Valentines Day cards with painted hearts!  So Valentine’s Day is not a big thing in our family, we don’t […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, valentine's day Tagged With: hearts, paint, preschooler, Valentine's Day

Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids

Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids

January 28, 2018 by Kate 2 Comments

Have you ever had fun making Wombat Stew with your kids? The girls and I love reading the Australian classic children’s picture story book. It makes us laugh, learn and fortunately no wombats are harmed at any point in the book.  I love Australia Day. It happens once a year and I look forward to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Literacy, Outdoor Activity, Play, Pretend Play, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, literacy, outdoor, pretend

Laughing Kids Learn 2018 #12monthsofplay photo challenge

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

Simple and fun 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

DIY sequinned Christmas bauble kids can make

DIY sequinned Christmas bauble kids can make

December 11, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

* For your convenience, affiliate links are included within this post  Christmas trees are popping up everywhere and with so many gorgeous decorations. Here is a simple DIY sequinned Christmas bauble you might like to make with your child. The sparkle on the tree and last a life time.  I’m always taken back to my […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, fine motor, preschool

Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper

Painting Christmas gift wrapping paper

November 22, 2017 by Kate Leave a 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

Drawing with wet chalk

Drawing with wet chalk

November 20, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your children are starting to really lose the plot and you’re looking for a quick and simple activity then ask them to do some drawing with wet chalk! Your children will think you come up with the best ideas and you might even have time for a coffee as they play!  Don’t get me […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art, Outdoor Activity, Uncategorized Tagged With: chalk, drawing

Simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners

Simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners

November 13, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

When you’re looking for something quiet and productive for your children then you might want to try this simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners.    The concept is simple, children use their hands to thread various lengths of cut up plastic straws onto pipe cleaners.  That’s it. It might sound so incredibly […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Play Tagged With: busy bag, indoor activity, pipe cleaner, preschooler, straws, threading, toddler

Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate

Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate

November 9, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a simple cooking activity to do with the kids then don’t forget this golden idea. Try these simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate, and even better, eat soon afterwards.  My girls really love to get into the kitchen and make something they can eat without having to wait for it to […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, cooking, preschooler, toddler

Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids easier

Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids easier

November 2, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

We all know that travel with kids can be difficult and involve lots of planning. One thing I never forget to do is find some great Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids easier. Oh my gosh, downloading some awesome Netflix kids shows is a simple way to get kids from one […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Netflix, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Netflix, toddler

Simple Play Dough recipes and activities ebook with printables

Simple Play Dough recipes and activities ebook with printables

October 27, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Does your child love to play with play dough? ‘Play Dough’ the ebook is packed full of simple play dough recipes, fun activities and printable play dough mats. It is available for download today!  Play Dough: simple recipes and fun play ideas ‘Play Dough’, is an ebook that will take your child’s love of play […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, ebook, Fine Motor, Parenting, Printable, Sensory Play, Video Tagged With: ebook, fine motor, play dough, sensory play

Toddler nature scavenger hunt with a free illustrated printable

Toddler nature scavenger hunt with a free illustrated printable

October 16, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

It’s important for children to get outdoors and enjoy their environment. With this in mind, I have for you a wonderful toddler nature scavenger hunt with a free illustrated printable. It’s illustrated so that little ones can complete the scavenger hunt independently and work on reading illustrations.  We love getting outdoors during any weather, Boo […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Printable Tagged With: nature, outdoors, preschooler, printable, toddler

Kids painting together using a ball and a box

Kids painting together using a ball and a box

October 5, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

When you’re looking for an activity that children can to together then look no further than this creative idea. It’s simply getting kids painting together using a ball and a box. The task requires a team effort, communication and coordination.   It’s almost every week that our family visit the local fruit and vegetable grocer and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Messy Play, Paint, Video Tagged With: outdoors, paint

Painting on Tin Foil

Painting on Tin Foil

October 1, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

Giving your child the opportunity to try painting on foil can be a great alternative to offering them standard white paper. Children learn very quickly that paint on foil responds quite differently to what they are used to and that the foil medium is very fragile.  I’m all for setting up creative stations for my […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Making

20+ books to help children who worry or suffer from anxiety

20+ books to help children who worry or suffer from anxiety

September 27, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

A child’s mental health is important and, like adults, they can have worry about things too. To help them understand and develop strategies, here are 20+ books to help children who worry or suffer from anxiety. We know what it’s like to feel worried and children who are learning about the world and how they fit […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Book List, Literacy Tagged With: book list, worry and anxiety

Colour changing Chameleon craft activity for kids using paper plates

Colour changing Chameleon craft activity for kids using paper plates

September 7, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

The Chameleon is a fascinating animal and one that children are often curious to know more about. In light of this, here is a fun and easy colour changing Chameleon craft activity for kids using paper plates!  The Chameleon is a wonderful and awe-inspiring animal and one that often spikes a child’s curiosity. Possibly because […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Art & Craft

Fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids

Fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids

September 6, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Here is a super simple fine motor cardboard tube challenge for kids! They simply need to remove the bands from the cardboard tube with their fingers. Can they get them on again?  As a busy mum with two girls, I like when things can be simple. I don’t like to over complicate things. This is […]

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

Woolworths Earn and Learn program

Woolworths Earn and Learn program

August 26, 2017 by Kate 19 Comments

The Woolworths ‘Earn & Learn’ program is back in 2017 and I’m so excited to get involved. Sponsored by Woolworths For those of you who don’t know, the Woolworths ‘Earn & Learn’ program supports schools and early learning centres all over Australia to receive a-maaazing educational resources in learning areas such as sport, mathematics, arts, […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Sponsored Post

Threading pony beads on tree branches to build fine motor skills

Threading pony beads on tree branches to build fine motor skills

August 25, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

When your child is stuck indoors and looking for something fun to do then consider getting them to do an activity of threading pony beads on tree branches to build fine motor skills! It’s simple to set up and the decorated branches look stunning!  As our Winter season comes to an end here in Australia […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Indoor play

Kids painting with cotton q-tips

Kids painting with cotton q-tips

August 18, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you haven’t had your kids painting with cotton q-tips then I urge you to give this simple and creative idea a go a-sap! It is really simple to set up and you can leave your toddler or preschooler to be as expressive as they like!  Whenever my girls, Possum (aged 5.5 years) and Boo […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Paint Tagged With: fine motor, paint, preschoolers, toddler

Celery flower stamping craft for kids

Celery flower stamping craft for kids

August 5, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a painting activity that doesn’t use a traditional painting brush. It’s a celery flower stamping craft for kids! The size of the celery base is easy for little hands to hold and the texture and print that’s left behind from the celery stalks makes it look like the petals of a flower.  This celery […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Paint Tagged With: paint, paper, stamping

Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil

Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil

July 31, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

Learning about numbers and number formation using tin foil is a wonderful fun activity for kids. It’s hard to believe, but all you need is tin foil! It’s amazingly simple and lots of fun. Possum (aged 5 years) is very good at reading and we have focused quite a lot of learning letters and phonic […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Numeracy Tagged With: fine motor, maths, tin foil

Your child’s artwork printed on a tee

Your child’s artwork printed on a tee

July 28, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a unique gift idea for your child to give someone they love, consider getting your child’s artwork printed on a tee. This is possible with Drawsome Gifts, a fabulous Australian company that I love and know you will too! Don’t forget to take advantage of the great discount at the end of […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Father's Day, Gift Idea, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Father's Day, gift, sponsored

Fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers

Fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers

July 25, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

DUPLO LEGO is well loved by children all over the world and it can be surprising how many ways they can be used. Here is a fun DUPLO LEGO matching activity for toddlers that is easy to set up and helps them develop their understanding of colours.  My girls just love their DUPLO LEGO, we […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers Tagged With: colours, LEGO, matching, problem solving

Simple pour and scoop sensory bin

Simple pour and scoop sensory bin

July 18, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

Set up a simple pour and scoop sensory bin for your child. This open ended activity will have your child busy, entertained and learning for hours.  My children love the opportunity to explore different materials and experiment with ways they can be used and manipulated. A tub full of stale split peas, wheat and beans made […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Sensory Play Tagged With: cause and effect, fine motor, gravity, scooping and pouring, self awareness, sensory bin

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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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