I’m very excited to share with you how to make silky and stretchy playdough. It’s wonderfully soft, much like touching a cloud, and can be super stretchy for added fun for the kids. You also only need to use 2 ingredients to make it so it’s really easy. Possum (aged 2.2 years) loves playdough and will often request […]
Invitation to Play and Create
Here is an invitation for children to play and create. You can use common household items, various pieces purchased at a discount store and include some wonderful homemade play dough. Setting up an invitation to play and create for kids is a fabulous way to engage them in creative play and experimentation. Suggested age : 6 […]
Colour sorting activity for toddlers
Here is a fun and educational colour sorting activity for toddlers that can easily be done at home or in a classroom environment! It has been the last few weeks that I’ve really noticed that Possum (aged 2) showing a greater interest in the colours of objects. She will often blast out with, “that’s green” […]
How to make paper weaving placemats
I have such great memories of weaving paper placemats when I was young at school. Making them again for this blog post reminded me how fabulous they are as an indoor activity and how few materials it requires. It is also great for developing fine motor skills and creativity. Age – 3+ (This activity is open to […]
Decorating Fans for Chinese New Year
Craft activity for kids in decorating fans for Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is an important Chinese holiday the begins on January 31st and runs over many days. I’m sad to say that I’ve never experienced the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, although it is on my list of things to do. Splashes of […]
Learning about States & Territories of Australia
Australia Day is approaching and so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share a fun (and edible) way of learning the Australian states and territories. Great mapping lesson for kids! I was never very good at geography at school. It’s still something that I know I should be better at, however, I’m sure if […]
Blue-Ringed Octopus craft for kids
Here is a craft that will have children learning more about the Blue-Ringed Octopus. For those who have visited or heard the rumours, in Australia you can find some very dangerous animals. One of the most deadly (and attractive) marine animal, mainly found off our east coast, is called the blue ringed octopus. Here is […]
Aussie scented sensory rice
Australia is very well known for our cuddly koalas, kangaroos and squeaky clean beaches. As a nod to my Aussie love, I chose to make some unique Aussie scented sensory rice for play and exploration. Australia is one of the largest countries in the entire world, we even have our own continent. More than that, […]
Aboriginal Clapping Sticks
There is so much about Australia that I love, however, I have always been interested in the beautiful art of our indigenous Australians . With this in mind I thought it might be fun for Possum and I to make our own version of the traditional musical instruments called clapping sticks. Suggested Age: 2 years + You will […]
Cherry Blossom Paper Lanterns
It’s hard to believe that another year has past and we are well and truly in the throws of 2014. I’m predicting an exciting year with new improvements to Laughing Kids Learn and even more wonderful activities you can do with your children at home. Cherry Blossom Paper Lanterns One activity […]
Create a Christmas Scene with Rice
Christmas is such a visual time of year. It brings joy to my heart to see lights appear on indoor Christmas trees at night and community decorations make their yearly show on telephone poles and shop front windows. Here is a great activity that you can do with children. Using coloured rice (tutorial can be […]
Christmas playdough and cookie cutters
Christmas time is such a wonderful time of year and it’s nice to be able to break free a few seasonal cookie cutters that have been hiding at the back of my over packed cooking utensil draw. Each year I try and bake some cookies for friends and family but this year I […]
Santa Snot
Lets be honest, kids love things just that bit gross and disgusting, so for a bit of fun get them to have fun with some Santa snot. It’s a mess free sensory activity that will have them in fits of laughter. Let’s be honest, kids love to play and experiment with things we might […]
Decorating shoes
You may remember that a little while ago we made some glow in the dark shoes. They were super popular with those who follow the blog, and so I thought I’d share a type of shoe decorating that the little ones would love just as much! I love gift giving and here is a […]
Milk Carton Christmas Ornaments
There is a real air of excitement around this coming Christmas Day. Possum will have turned 2 years old and its already becoming very clear to us that she is quickly working out what all the fuss is about. She loved helping her daddy bring our Christmas tree to life (yes, it’s fake) […]
Invitation to explore wrapping paper and introduce the concept of ‘area’
It has only just ticked over to December and we are already enjoying the thrill of gift giving and receiving. Of course that means that we are also swimming in lots of gift wrapping paper! LOL As usual, I find it hard to simply throw out the scraps of paper that can simply […]
Tinsel Playdough
I love the shiny sparkle that comes with Christmas tinsel. It only seemed like a great idea to add it to some lovely white playdough and have Possum enjoy it as a great sensory experience. Give tinsel playdough a try. I just love the gorgeous, colourful stands of shiny tinsel that gets used at […]
DIY chalk rake
Children love chalk and so here is a unique way they can draw with it. Why not make a DIY chalk rake that they can use to draw and write with. It’s also a great way for children to build their upper body strength and get creative. Drawing with chalk would have to be […]
Exploring Tin Foil
Process vs product So what does that mean? It basically boils down to placing a greater value on the experience a child achieves rather than the actual finished product. We can often get caught in the trap of asking children to complete an activity in order to reach a final product. Instead, we […]
Colour Sorting Activity for Toddlers
Here is a fabulous colour sorting activity for toddlers that you can do simply at home. Children can be so incredibly curious and will often test and experimenting from a very early age. I love this approach to learning because – it can be used to teach across all areas of a curriculum (maths problems, […]
Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand
Here is a sensational activity that you can do with your children at home. It’s Bubble Painting with a DIY Wand!! I saw this on an episode of ‘Play School‘, which is a long running educational children’s program in Australia, and knew I had to give it a go with Possum. We had such a terrific […]
DIY Homemade Multicoloured Chalk
You won’t believe how easy it is to DIY homemade multicoloured chalk. You may remember that I’d previously demonstrated how to make chalk powder and chalky paint for sensory play. I’m quite a fan of the dusty pieces that make learning fun. To be honest, chalk is actually very easy to make. My artistic mother […]
Chalky Paint for Sensory Play
I recently came across a terrific post about sidewalk chalk by ‘Growing A Jeweled Rose’ that was a liquid consistency! Who knew such a thing existed? Of course before I know it I’m in the kitchen whipping up myself some in different colours and heading down to the local school with hubby and Possum both bracing […]
How to help your child make friends
As a parent, to hear that your child is having trouble making friends can be absolutely devastating! No one likes the thought of their child ever feeling lonely or without a friend. Lets face it, everyone has has a desire to be wanted and included. Myself and a group of talented Australian bloggers, all […]
Painting with Bubble Wands
Painting with children is lots of fun and especially when it’s done with bubble wands! Such a unique and fun learning experience for children and the creative markings look great! Possum’s current obsession at the moment is with bubbles. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! We usually make our own bubble solution. I love how she […]
Decorating golf balls for father’s day gift
Decorating golf balls for father’s day gift is a simple way to get little kids involved. These decorated golf balls will dramatically improve any golfers swing and the receiver will work hard to remain on the green and keep forever. Ha! Decorating Golf Balls for Fathers Day Gift It is almost Father’s Day here in Australia. […]
Painting with Kitchen Scrubbers
I was visiting my local Daiso store where everything you see is $2.80. You can imagine how strangely thrilled I was to see a pack including three kitchen cleaners, which included a sponge, soap-free scourer and bristle brush for next to nothing in price. Sure, some people would use these in the […]
Fun Activity for Kids using Wool
Here is a fun activity for kids using wool! It will work with kids of any age. In the past I’ve used contact paper and leaves, as well as contact and tissue paper but here is something a little different but just as much fun if not more! It was in my local craft store that […]
How to make Crystals
Do you know how to make crystals? It’s actually quite easy to do and children love observing the scientific changes over time. You only need a few commonly found household ingredients. I remember when I was in junior school we learnt how to make crystals. The set up so easy and it was the topic […]
Children Learning with Streamers
Streamers are wonderfully cheap strips of crepe paper that can be used to help your child learn just about anything. Yes, seriously! If you’re like me you usually have a few rolls left over from a party long ago but now you can get them out and put them to use. Let me show you […]
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