Every year since 1945, Australians have enjoyed celebrating Australian authors and their books. A nation wide book week is typically part of a preschool or primary school calendar and special events are organised to help inspire children to read and love books. One common approach schools take to celebrate national book week is to have children dress us […]
Weetbix slice kids can make
Weetbix slice kids can make I love getting into the kitchen and cooking with Possum (2.5 years) whenever I can. I admit I’m not a fancy cook, but fortunately kids are far from fussy when it comes to pouring in the flour or mixing everything into a bowl. Cooking is also a great indoor activity. Here […]
Magic Milk Science Experiment
Here is a magic milk science experiment that your children will want to do again and again! Read on to learn how to do the magic milk science experiment and why it happens. This particular science activity is lots of fun and a great introduction to those children who haven’t had much experience in observing […]
Cardboard shape stamps
We always have lots of painting activities on our ‘to do’ list and I was pleased to finally get around to doing this one, cardboard shape stamps. It’s not a new activity, in fact Mama, Papa, Bubba inspired me with this post, but it was one I knew little Possum (2.5 years) would have […]
How to make sherbet
Learn how delicious science can be! This post shares with you how to make sherbet that’s fizzy on your tongue, delicious and creates wonderful chemical reaction that will amaze. Kids love science and this is one activity that also provides a sensory taste sensation that some might really enjoy. Here is a basic recipe in how […]
DIY threaded straw necklace
Possum (2.5 years) is very much into making things at the moment, especially things that can be worn. The weather has been very cold lately and so we have found ourselves indoors and getting creative what whatever we have on hand. For a bit of fun I thought we could make a threaded straw necklace. […]
How to make mint scented play dough
Here are the instructions on how to make mint scented play dough. It’s simple to make and smells amazing. Such a fun play dough for kids. Mint is such a strong and fresh scent that I thought it would be wonderful to include it in some play dough. A new batch of scented play dough […]
Coloured Counting Tubes
It is absolutely true to say that before learning to count a child needs to understand ‘one to one correspondence‘, which is having the skills to be able to match an object with a number or object. Keep in mind that children may not master this skill until well after 5 years of age. Little Possum (aged 2.5 […]
DIY magnets using puzzle pieces
Take Possum (2.5 years) to someones house and if there are magnets on a fridge she is there like lightening. She loves them so much, as I’m sure many toddlers of her age do. Given this, I thought that I should try and make some for her to play with at home. This puzzle above is […]
Dragonfly craft for kids
There is something so wonderful about dragonflies, something magical and interesting. Possum (2.5 years) was interested to learn more about them when we came across a poster, which illustrated a dragonfly, amongst other things. So to tap into her curiosity I decided to make a simple dragonfly craft for kids, which also turned in to […]
How to make a simple DIY mud kitchen
Mud, glorious mud! Making a super simple mud kitchen for Possum (aged 2.5 years) and her older cousins has been my dream for quite awhile. My hesitation has never been whether they would enjoy the tactile and messy experience or not, but I wasn’t sure how to set it up so it was simple, temporary […]
DIY no sew princess castle
Possum absolutely loves all forms of pretend play and one of her absolute favourite roles is being a princess. This will always see her grabbing a fluffy dress, tiara and her pair of pink sparkly shoes that seem to refuse to stay on. I always try hard as her parent to encourage and engage in her love of […]
How to grow lettuce indoors with kids
You might remember that I recently shared how to grow a carrot top. It was such a success I couldn’t just stop there. I decided to give a lettuce stalk a go. Honestly, I can’t tell you how easy this was to grow. It seriously started to show signs of renewed life after the second or […]
How to inspire little inventors
This is a sponsored post by Origin Energy As a teacher and a mother I’ve always been fascinated by the innovation and creativity that can come from children. Their gorgeous young minds are so free to explore and experiment and they don’t instantly feel the need to apply rules or guidelines to what they are doing. […]
Fine motor velcro chains for kids
This has been an activity that has been swimming around in my head for awhile, fine motor velcro chains for kids. Such a simple idea that is great for building hand strength, fine motor skills and confidence with basic dressing requirements for toddlers and preschoolers. Recommended Age: 2.5/3 years + To be honest, my challenge and what has […]
Invitation to play with pasta and playdough
It has been over the last week or so that I brought you two instructional posts on how to colour pasta (the quick and easy way) and another where I shared my go-to playdough recipe. For a bit of fun I decided to combine both of these and create a wonderful invitation to play with […]
Play Dough recipe
Don’t you love when things are just simple? I have made some really fabulous play dough recipes on this blog, such as my silky and stretchy 2 ingredient play dough and one that is deliciously strawberry scented. With those aside, I thought I’d share with you the recipe I find myself using when I just want […]
How to colour pasta for play
Keeping things simple You can find just about anything and everything to do with play on the Internet, which is fabulous but can also be quite daunting. For me, I like to keep things as simple as possible. When I’m wanting to set up a fun play idea for Possum (2.5 years), I want to get […]
DIY simple paper plane for kids
We have been experiencing a few days of wild and windy weather where we live and they can sometimes keep us indoors. Determined to make the most of the wind, I decided to make a unique style of paper plane that your child could easily help make and have hours of fun playing with. What a […]
Tool for teaching emotions in kids
I believe this is a tool that parents, teachers and therapists could use to potentially help their children learn more about emotions in a fun and interesting way. Emotions are a tricky thing and there is rarely a time in our lives that we are not dealing with them, be it our own or those […]
Easter activities for kids 2014
I have looked all over the internet with a fine tooth comb to bring you a wonderful collection of Easter activities for kids 2014. My focus was to find activities that you could do with your children at home that would be fun, flexible and use materials commonly found at this time of year. Wishing […]
Water Beads
Have you ever heard of water beads? It recently found out how wonderful they are for sensory play. After finding a packet in a local craft store I began posting a few images of Possum playing with them on the Laughing Kids Learn Facebook page, I became inundated with emails and messages from people wanting to […]
Easter Egg Suncatcher
Easter is just around the corner and Possum and I have been having fun making this Easter egg suncatcher! It was so much fun for her to make and right now it’s hanging proudly on our window at home receiving lots of comments from visitors. Recommended Age: 3+ years To make an Easter egg suncatcher […]
Moon Sand
Brace yourselves because this is an awesome activity that your kids will love to play with. It’s called moon sand and it’s wonderful for sensory learning. What I also love is that it is super quick to make, you can even get the kids involved. Recommended age – 3 years + (always provide active supervision during play) Moon […]
How to grow a carrot top
Here are the instructions on how to grow a carrot top at home. This is a fabulous introduction to growing for children as it provides them with a basic form of responsibility to look after and help it grow. So much can be observed over the days it sprouts and grows up tall. Changes can also […]
Bath Paints using 2 ingredients
Children love painting, especially on the smooth surfaces found in a bathroom. With this in mind I present to you a fabulous recipe for bath paints using only 2 ingredients. It’s quite amazing to me that I’ve not yet shared an activity that is for the bath! Well the time has come for me to […]
How to dye corn kernels for play
Sensory learn is such an important part of play for children. Providing them with opportunities to explore sand, water and rice are great ways to help them develop their senses. How about corn kernels! Here are instructions on how to dye corn kernels for play. Using corn kernels for play Corn kernels are great for […]
Homemade puzzles for toddlers using paper plates
Here are some terrific homemade puzzles for toddlers using paper plates! They are so easy to make and their level of difficulty can be easily adjusted to suit the individual needs of the child. Possum (aged 2.2 years) has shown a keen interest lately in learning about colours. Maybe it’s a toddler thing. Whilst she […]
How to make a string bowl with kids
Here are the instructions on how to make a string bowl with kids. It’s a great craft activity that is great for developing fine motor skills, especially in older children. I find it really rewarding to transform simple items into something useful. My husband has almost stopped rolling his eyes at the moments his found […]
Silky and stretchy playdough
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 […]
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