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101 activities and ideas siblings can do together

101 ideas and activities siblings can do together printable

February 20, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

I know you know what I’m talking about. Having children is difficult and it can feel even harder when they are different ages and have different interests. To solve this problem that so many parents can relate to, I have a gorgeous FREE printable for you. It’s 101 ideas and activities siblings can do together printable. They are […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Parenting, Printable Tagged With: poster, printable

Threading activity for toddlers using cardboard beads

Threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads

February 17, 2017 by Kate 12 Comments

For some children, threading can be an incredibly difficult task. Small beads and undeveloped fine motor skills can make it incredibly challenging and cause them a lot of frustration. Instead, you might like to consider this threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads!  Boo (aged 2 years) loves all kinds of threading activities and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Fine Motor, Making Tagged With: cardboard, paper, preschool, threading, toddler

drawing on cardboard

Create a play map using a cardboard box

January 30, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

We all know that you give a child and gift and they’ll likely play with the box. So often we can get caught up in giving elaborate and expensive gifts when the open-ended(ness) of a cardboard box is what really taps into their creativity and imagination. So here is an idea, get your child to create a play map using […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Craft, Numeracy Tagged With: cardboard, imaginative play, pencils, recycle

Chinese New Year 2017 Rooster craft for kids

Chinese New Year 2017 simple rooster craft for kids

January 17, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

Here I have a Chinese New Year 2017 simple rooster craft for kids. It’s a great paper craft that can be made in minutes and used as a gorgeous decoration for this exciting time of year.  Many of you would already know, I’m always keen to get my children involved in the excitement of various cultural events and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft Tagged With: chinese new year, paper craft

Pom Pom Popper or Shooter fun using plastic cup and balloon

Pom Pom Popper using plastic cup and balloons

January 11, 2017 by Kate 16 Comments

Here is an idea your kids will absolutely love. It’s a simple pom pom popper using a plastic cup and a balloon. It’s great for those times when the kids are stuck indoors and your looking for safe entertainment for them.  You’ve no doubt seen these fabulous little poppers over on Pinterest, they are seriously […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, featured, Indoor play, Outdoor Activity, Play Tagged With: all ages, balloons, plastic cups

threading-and-playing

Simple fine motor play activity using pipe cleaners and a cooling rack

November 9, 2016 by Kate 13 Comments

Here is a simple fine motor play activity using pipe cleaners and a cooling rack. It’s super quick to set up, a great way to introduce basic threading to your child and you’ll be amazed at the final results. Your cooling rack will never have looked so pretty!  It’s always around dinner time that Possum (4.5 years) and […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years Tagged With: colours, fine motor skills, pipe cleaners

crunchy sweet potato

How to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids

November 7, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Do you have a child who is a fussy eater? Well with this recipe you will never look at a sweet potato in the same way. Let me show you how to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids and get them to be involved and actually enjoy eating them. It’s seriously so […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Cook, Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: food recipe

How to make an orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids

Orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids

October 30, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Trick or treat? Here is a cute orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids. It looks like a pumpkin but is actually a mandarine (or clementine) with a stick of celery made to look like a pumpkin. It’s very healthy and a fun way to include a little bit of Halloween into your child’s snack time.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Halloween, Uncategorized

matching-letter-cases-using-sticks

Letter matching activity for kids using craft sticks

October 7, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Here is a really cool letter matching activity for kids using craft sticks. It’s easy to put together and will help your child develop their skills in recognising letters of the alphabet, learn the difference between upper and lower case letters and play a variety of literacy games at home or school.  I’ve spoken to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Literacy

Ford Kuga family car

5 family car games that your family can enjoy playing while on the road

October 4, 2016 by Kate 20 Comments

It’s wonderful to travel in the car as a family and experience new and exciting places, however, sometimes the journey and a child’s need to stay seated in a carseat for long periods of time can prove difficult. Here are 5 family car games that your family can enjoy playing while on the road. They […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Printable Tagged With: outdoors, printable, sponsored

old rose petals for sensory play and use in fairy mud

Fairy Mud for outdoor and sensory play

September 23, 2016 by Kate 9 Comments

Your child will love to be independent while making this natural fairy mud using what is found in nature and from around their own garden. Children can become leaders of their own play and develop important skills as this is perfect fairy mud for outdoor and sensory play.  Fairies are so very popular in our house. We repeatedly […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Messy Play, Play, Sensory Play, Spring Tagged With: fairy, mud, natural, outdoor, sensory

how to make superhero cuffs using toilet rolls and paper.

How to make Superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes

September 13, 2016 by Kate 12 Comments

If you could have any super power, what would it be? Lots of children love superheroes, especially Batman and Superman, and so in this post I’m going to share how to make superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes and coloured paper. This is a great activity for boys an girls and I love that children […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Making, Pretend Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: pretend play, superhero

first day of school personalised signs

Free school photo signs that can be printed and decorated

September 1, 2016 by Kate 8 Comments

The start of any school year for a child and their family is a big deal because they are all important milestones. To make some of the special moments last, from those early preschool years through to college or university, I have designed you some adorable FREE school photo signs that can be printed and decorated and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years Tagged With: first day of school, free printable, preschool, school

Do you want to build a frozen snowman with kids. Here is how to do it.

How to build a snowman with kids

August 18, 2016 by Kate 16 Comments

Do you want to build a snowman? *joke* Well Frozen aside, in this post I share with you how to build a snowman with kids. Playing in snow is lots of fun and provides a fabulous sensory experience for all those who are privileged enough to be able to enjoy it and so getting children to […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Outdoor Activity, Sensory Play Tagged With: family, outdoors, snow

Upper and lower case letters teaching tool for kids

Learn upper and lower case letters using paper plates

August 15, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

It is actually possible for your child to learn upper and lower case letters using paper plates! Sounds strange I know, but in a few simple steps you can create a really valuable teaching tool that will help and support your child in learning more about upper and lower case letters. They will developing skills in letter […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Literacy, Writing Tagged With: letters, paper plate, teaching tool, writing

How to make a rocky road treat recipe with kids

Simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids

August 9, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

When you’re looking to make a sweet treat with the kids then look no further that this scrumptiousness. I’m excited to share with you a simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids, which you’ll find yourself throwing together time and time again. It’s so wonderfully easy and fuss free that it will become your go-to chocolatey slice to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Gift Idea, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, recipe

ABSs and 123 ebook by Laughing Kids Learn

ABCs and 123 ebook

July 8, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

It is with great excitement that I announce the released of my latest downloadable ebook, which I have contributed to with a group of other wonderful play based bloggers. It’s called ABCs and 123s. This fabulous resource for parents, teachers, grandparents and carers is packed full of over 40 tried and tested play activities that  your children will love and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, ebook, Literacy, Numeracy, Parenting, Sensory Play, Video Tagged With: ebook, literacy, numeracy

yellow passionfruit playdough

How to make passionfruit scented playdough

July 6, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Gone are the days of getting the kids to play with boring paste scented playdough. YUCK. Let me share with you how to make passionfruit scented playdough that your children will struggle to keep their hands off. It is infused with passionfruit and completely irresistible. You’re children will ask for it over and over again.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Playdough, Recipes Tagged With: playdough, recipe, scented

FB Olympic Torch

Simple Olympic Games torch craft for kids

June 30, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

The Rio Summer Olympic Games are fast approaching (5th August) and so I thought I’d share with you a simple Olympic Games torch craft for kids. It’s really very easy to make and children can personalise them however they wish.  There is just so much to love about the Olympic Games, especially when it comes […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate Tagged With: classroom, home, masking tape, Olympic Games, preschool, sticky tape, tin foil, tissue paper

sticky ball

Sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers

June 27, 2016 by Kate 9 Comments

The first five years of a child’s life is absolutely critical to their development, however, sometimes it can be difficult finding ways to engage and entertain young children in educational play based activities. Well let me share with you a fabulous sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers. It’s great for sensory development and problem solving […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Sensory Play Tagged With: babies, baby play, ball, masking tape, sensory, sticky, two materials

friendship fairies

How to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use

June 20, 2016 by Kate 89 Comments

Sometimes the weather changes and changes often, in which case I thought I’d show you how to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use. Children just love fairy gardens because there are no rules to constructing them, they ignite creativity and are so great for imaginative play. Fairy gardens are also wonderfully open-ended […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Outdoor Activity, Play, Sensory Play, Sponsored Post

chocolate bird nests for kids to make over Easter or for a party

Chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home

June 16, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Brace yourselves because here are some delicious chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home! They are so easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. Perfect to prepare for kids birthday parties, to enjoy over Easter or to simply have as a sweet treat, this is one recipe you should keep aside and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, Cook, Making, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: 3 ingredients, cooking, recipe

Free printable number cards for learning with kids. Great for helping them to count, recognise numbers, 1 to 1 correspondence and more

Peg the dot number counting cards with free printable

June 13, 2016 by Kate 83 Comments

Here is my much anticipated peg the dot number counting cards! Yes, I’m giving you a super cool freebie that will have your child enjoying the experience of learning to count numbers 0 – 10, identifying and ordering numbers 0 – 10, identify colours, improve their ability in matching and developing 1 to 1 correspondence.  As a thank you to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Fine Motor, Giveaway, Numeracy, Printable Tagged With: counting, fine motor, free printable, numberacy

DIY Snow Paint

How to make Winter snow paint using only 3 ingredients

June 8, 2016 by Kate 18 Comments

There are various recipes available online, however, I believe that my snow paint using only 3 ingredients is one of the best. Yes, you only need 3 simple household ingredients and I can almost guarantee you’ll have them in your pantry right now! This snow paint recipe is non-toxic and can be whipped up in […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years Tagged With: baby play, paint, Winter

Nature wands to make for outdoor play with children

Nature wands for outdoor play

May 30, 2016 by Kate 23 Comments

Okay, seriously, these nature wands for outdoor play are so adorable. They are also so simple and fun to for children to make. They can make them from anything they find in their own backyard and it is an activity that really can be done at any time of the year. What a wonderful way to have children […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Autumn / Fall, Spring Tagged With: Autumn, imaginary play, nature, outdoor, pretend play, spring, summer

making an Autumn or Fall sensory bin

Exploring and learning about nature in Autumn

May 13, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Children love a good treasure hunt and exploring and learning about nature in Autumn. It is a wonderful season for discovering and a great way to have your child connect to their natural environment and recognise the significant changes that can come about from one season to the next. We made a wonderful sensory bin full […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Autumn / Fall, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Sensory Play Tagged With: all ages, Autumn, Fall, natural materials, outdoors, sensory bin

blowing fire breathing dragon craft

How to make a fire breathing dragon using a cardboard toilet roll

May 9, 2016 by Kate 21 Comments

Do you know how to make a fire breathing dragon using a cardboard toilet roll? They are seriously very easy for children to make and wonderful way to help children develop their oral motor skills. This adorable handmade toy will have kids playing and engaging in pretend play and would be suitable to make with kids for […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft Tagged With: animal, blowing, chinese new year, craft, preschool, toddlers, toilet roll

Pom pom challenge using a straw and tape

April 26, 2016 by Kate 5 Comments

If you ever need a quick and simple activity to keep the kids busy, set up a pom pom challenge using a straw and tape. It’s great fun for kids of all ages and something children can do independently or as a group.  Don’t you just love those activities that keep the kids entertained for ages? […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Play Tagged With: fine motor, games, indoors, simple set up

kids making in the kitchen mixing ingredients

How to give your child free rein in the kitchen

April 18, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

Could you do it, could you allow your child the freedom to make whatever they wanted? I thought I’d try it out and see what happens and share with you how to give your child free rein in the kitchen. Yes, call me crazy, but I’m aware that so much learning can happen when you strip […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers Tagged With: cooking, sensory

Simple sewing shapes using paper plates and yarn

Learn about shapes using paper plates and yarn

April 2, 2016 by Kate 25 Comments

This is a super fun preschool activity that will help your children learn about shapes using paper plates and yarn. You can add a bit of painting to the activity if you want to too! It basically rolls everything that a preschooler loves. This activity has been on my ‘to do’ list for a long time and Possum […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers Tagged With: colours, fine motor, painting, paper plates, shapes, threading

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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.
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