This 3 ingredient clean mud recipe is lots of fun for kids to make and play with. Soft and mouldable, it is the perfect alternative if you have a child who struggles to touch outdoor dirt and mud. Also great for children who have sensitive skin as the ingredients are not damaging. It’s just great fun […]
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 […]
Simple, no yeast bread recipe for kids to make
Who doesn’t love the taste of warm homemade bread? Well this is a simple, no yeast bread recipe for kids to make easily and have fun moulding the dough into funny and creative characters. This bread recipe is delicious when served with jam and butter and makes a great afternoon snack. As you’ve seen from […]
How to make a pipe cleaner crown
Here is the simple instructions on how to make a pipe cleaner crown. They are so lovely and whimsical, your child is sure to love making and wearing one of these. They are also a lovely costume accessory for when your child is in the mood for some imaginative play. A teacher friend of mine recently […]
How to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack
Are you giving your children the same snacks day after day? Well, if you’re looking to offer them something a little different, and within keeping of Halloween that’s fast approaching, I encourage you to read on and learn how to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack idea. Pumpkin would have to be one of my favourite fruits! […]
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. It helps children learn about how plants absorb water through its stem to nourish the head of the flower. This is such a classic science activity that your […]
Frozen LEGO
Children love LEGO and there are always endless ways to play with it. For a bit of fun I decided to think outside the box and turn a few simple pieces and make it frozen LEGO. Such a wonderful sensory activity for children of all ages and they will come up with lots of great ways […]
Disney Junior The Book of Once Upon A Time
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Book Week in Australia, which is a time we celebrate authors and illustrators, as well as pay homage to wonderful characters and stories that capture our heart. With a passion for Disney, I was recently invited to a special behind the scenes filming of, ‘The Book of Once Upon […]
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 lemon slice recipe
Here is a classic and very simple lemons slice recipe is hard to go by. It’s easy because it’s no-bake, uses very few ingredients and is simply delicious to eat. I’ll admit, I find it hard to go past a good lemon slice. Its delightful tang and biscuity base is my little slice of heaven. […]
Paper plate bee craft activity
Inspired by ‘Bee Movie’ on Netflix, we did a simple craft activity that uses a paper plate to make a bee! Aside from it being ridiculously adorable, the process in making this bee has toddlers and preschoolers cutting, tracing, tearing and sticking various pieces in order for it all to come together. A real fine motor […]
Counting beads on pipe cleaners
Using colourful pipe cleaners and beads you can set up a fun counting maths activity for kids. This is also really great for fine motor development and when it’s complete you can simply turn it into a busy bag that can be done at another time. Counting beads on pipe cleaners might seem simple enough, but it is […]
Squishy painting for kids that teaches symmetry
Children love to ooze and squish things and so this type of painting is perfect for them, no matter what their age. It teaches them about basic symmetry and colour, while encouraging them to look at their paintings in detail. So I give you a squishy painting for kids that teaches symmetry. With a giggle I’m warning you […]
Strong smelling playdough
The world is full of many different smells; some weird, wonderful and breathtakingly bad. In this post I use basic playdough and a mixture of strong smelling powders to create a wonderful sensory experience for kids. This is a sponsored post by Lonely Planet Kids I’m sure like most parents, I want to bring up […]
Simple homemade lacing board
I’m so excited to share with you my simple homemade lacing board for kids. It’s so easy to make you only need a few things that you’ll have around the house. When your child plays with this simple lacing board they will develop fine motor skills while building an understanding of basic sewing skills. This simple lacing board […]
Large scale leaf art activity
Children love making art on a large scale and so here is a large scale leaf art activity that is simple to set up and engaging for children. Going on a nature hunt and finding a variety of leaves, adding them to a sticky surface or large piece of paper is lots of fun for kids and […]
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 […]
Paper plate crowns
Children of all ages will have fun making simple paper plate crowns or hats. They are easy to make and a great way for children to get creative and possibly get into some imaginative play using them. So let me show you how to make them. A few days ago I received a message on my […]
Rain cloud science experiment
Here is a super simple science experiment that teaches children about clouds and rain. It’s great fun to do at home or in the classroom and this rain cloud science experiment only uses commonly found ingredients. The weather is changing where we live and we are seeing a lot more clouds appearing and rain falling. I often find myself […]
Simple counting activity for children
Here is a fun and simple counting activity for children. It’s very easy to set up at home or in the classroom, can be designed to suit individual needs and will help children build and consolidate their understanding of identifying numbers and how it’s represented using pompoms. Numbers are everywhere and it isn’t until your 3.5 […]
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 […]
How to make a fairy garden
Children love fairy gardens, they are magical and great for imaginative play. Surprisingly to some, they are actually really very easy to make and don’t have to cost a fortune. They can vary in sizes, shapes and look however your child dreams. Here I share with you how to make a fairy garden for your […]
Easy banana cupcake recipe
Here is an easy banana cupcake recipe kids can make and enjoy as a delicious afternoon snack. The ingredients are commonly found in the kitchen pantry and can be done without a great deal of mess and fuss. Enjoy! I confess I’m not a fancy cook, a simple recipe suit us just fine. Possum (aged 3 years) and […]
Teach children to tie their shoelace
Tying our shoes is something we do as adults and often without thinking. As children get older they also need to learn how to tie their own shoelaces independently. It can be challenging. Here is a simple tool that you can make at home can help teach children to tie their shoelace and have fun […]
Bravery medal craft for kids
Simple bravery medals kids can make at home or in the classroom. This bravery medal craft for kids can be a soft and gentle introduction to their understanding of war by focusing on what it is to be brave, how it feels and how we can each show it. Great craft activity for children of all […]
Homemade flubber recipe for kids
Have a go at this simple homemade flubber recipe for kids. It’s quick to make, uses only a few common household ingredients and will have your children playing for hours. Great for sensory play and developing fine motor skills. Making flubber has been on my list of things to make for a very long time. In fact […]
‘The Garden Classroom’ book review and giveaway
Cathy James, UK creator of blog NurtureStore, has just launched her wonderful book called, ‘The Garden Classroom‘. Aimed at children aged 4-8, it includes pages and pages of fun and creative ways to use the garden for learning. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a copy of Cathy’s new book and I expected it […]
Preparing your child for preschool
Now seriously, where does the time go? It only feels like yesterday that I was bringing home my first born from hospital, but fast forward three years and I’m suddenly finding myself sending my little Possum off to preschool. It’s quite hard to believe that we have reached this point already! Despite all that, I was […]
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