In Australia we have just experienced a really warm Autumn (Fall) season. It is always one of my favourite times of the year because the leaves are always so spectacular and it can feel like they are changing colour right before your eyes. It also opens up doors for great learning opportunities. My adorable niece […]
DIY Woolly Monsters for Imaginative Play
Just have a look at these cute woolly monsters! I think they are just so adorable and a great little creature that would be fun for children to use during creative or imaginative play. School aged children would be able to make many of these in one sitting, possibly a whole family of woolly monsters! Imaginative […]
Mother’s Day love rocks gift idea
What does a child give their mother on Mother’s Day who means the world to them? Love rocks! They are simple to make, can be personalised and used in a variety of ways. They are a unique type gift that will last a lifetime. I love Mother’s Day for so many reasons. I love it […]
Baby Collage
The weather is start to change where I live and I am finding myself preparing Possum more activities to do indoors. Of course this activity isn’t restricted to indoors (or babies) but it helps keep children busy on such days. Let’s get our children doing some collage! There are many learning […]
Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids
Maggy Woodley is the craft guru behind the well known blog, ‘Red Ted Art’.You can visit her blog here. It is very exciting to announce that she has recently released her very own book called Red Ted Art : Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids’. I was fortunate to get my hands on a copy I […]
DIY Gold Mine Cake
My husband recently turned 30 years of age and we decided to have a party to celebrate! I couldn’t resist a cake challenge. He has often spoken about the thrill he would get as a young boy when it came time for him to select a themed cake from the Australian classic Woman’s Weekly Birthday […]
DIY Strawberry Scented Play dough
Once you’ve tried this gorgeous DIY strawberry scented play dough, you’ll make it again and again! As a child I always loved things that smelt great. Strawberry was a favourite, I remember. Now, there are lots of great scented play dough recipes on the Internet but I decided to share with you my fabulous recipe. […]
Easter Puzzles for kids
Easter is fast approaching and so I thought I’d share a great learning activity that your kids will enjoy. Here are simple easter puzzles for kids. They are fun and educational. To make Easter puzzles you will need Pre-cut easter foam shapes Scissors If you’re unable to purchase them you can simply cut an egg […]
Painting with Nature
Here is a great way to get kids painting and it doesn’t use a paint brush!Instead, I have simply used a piece of nature and created something amazing. ____________ To begin….. Micador have some brilliant paints, which I purchased from Big W. These ‘Itty Bitty Paint Pots’ only set me back just a few dollars! […]
Soapy Sludge
Many children over the age of about 2 or 3 years old would love this activity because playing with soapy sludge gives them a great sensory experience. I also love that it requires very few ingredients and it’s easy to whip together. RECIPE 2 cups LUX Pure Soap Flakes 1-2 cup hot […]
Potato Stamps
If you have never done potato stamping I encourage you to do it today! You will need – Large potatoes Knife Paper Paint Plate {For responsible adults only} Using the knife, slice off one side of the potato. Ever so carefully mark out your shape (1 cm deep). Slice around it to reveal your […]
Weaving
Giving children the opportunity to weave helps them to develop many skills. Why I love weaving for children – Pincer GripThis activity helps to develop the strength between the thumb and forefinger. Children naturally practise this as they hold onto the ribbon or similar item being threaded.This is also a pre-writing skill!!!! Hand & Eye CoordinationWeaving helps […]
Maths Outdoors
Learning doesn’t have to be restricted to the four walls of the home or classroom. Children get so much out of learning experiences when they are outdoors! We took a tub of chunky chalk and ventured down to the local high school. Asphalt is a great canvas to showcase learning. ____________________ Here is an activity […]
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 […]
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 […]
2012 Highlights
As the year comes to a close I start to reflect on all the great activities and ideas that I’ve been able to post to you in 2012. It was tough to whittle it down to a select few. What has been a favourite for you? Colouring Rice http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/colouring-rice.html Milk Bottle http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/milk-bottle-rackets.html Cold Spaghetti http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/cold-spaghetti.html […]
Reindeer Food
It is so wonderful to watch children enjoying the magic of Christmas. Here is a simple little recipe to make reindeer food using only two ingredients! Of course it’s an incredibly special mixture that will tempt even the fussiest of reindeers. 😉 Recipe 1 cup of Rolled Oats Sprinkle of glitter I love that […]
Milk Bottle Rackets
Kids will love REUSING empty milk bottles and making them into a racket. Hours of fun to be had and a great way to demonstrate how everyday items can be recycled and reused. Adults will find they are simple and quick to make but will have the children playing for hours. You […]
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 […]
Bubbles
Who doesn’t love the grace and beauty of bubbles? They are absolutely captivating and it’s almost a natural response to pop a few. Bubbles are loved by all ages, especially newborns. We made the most of a few moments of sun to go outside and play with bubbles. Possum watched the bubbles until they suddenly […]
Laughing Kids Learn video
Here is a little clip of some children enjoying the activities from Laughing Kids Learn. I hope you enjoy watching it. Laughing Kids Learn video
Bird Seed Feeder
These bird seed feeders are just so beautiful and look amazing in any garden. They are so easy to make and kids get such a thrill as new birds stop by for a bite. Here are the instructions on how to make your own DIY bird seed feeder or hanger. How to make a DIY […]
Colouring Rice
Colouring rice to use as a sensory activity is brilliant. Children can become so creative and love the feeling of the rice gains running through their fingers. How to colour rice What you’ll need – *Uncooked rice (brown rice works too) *food colouring *sandwich bags *hand sanitizer (or white vinegar) […]
Egg Carton Learning
Have you ever wondered what you could do with your empty egg cartons? No! Well I can help you turn them into exciting learning and teaching tools. Begin with an empty egg carton. Depending on the mathematical ability of the child, add numbers for them to add or subtract. Remember, the larger the number the […]
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