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 […]
Homemade Chalk Powder
Those wonderful large sticks of chalk throw me back to my childhood. I have such fond memories of myself and the neighbourhood kids drawing and writing messages in chalk all over the roads and pathways. We’d also crush it up to use it for other play ideas. I decided to show how you can […]
Mess Free Painting with Kids
I absolutely love painting with Possum but, lets face it, the thought of cleaning it all up can be a little off putting at times. So here is a great activity that is mess free painting with kids, which is easy for you to set up and your children will absolutely love! Materials […]
Painting with Golf Balls
I love using an object, such as a golf ball, that seems so far from being involved in paint and simply throwing caution to the wind and just seeing what happens. Children absolutely love this approach too because it’s experimentation! YOU WILL NEED Paper Long and empty cracker box Paint Golf […]
Gumnut Painting
The book series of ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ by May Gibbs would have to be one of my childhood faves. Those books absolutely melt my heart and I look forward to when I too can read them to Possum. One day as we were out for a walk as a family I found these […]
DIY Heat Bags
Personalised heat bags make such a great gift to give to any loved one. I made them a few years ago with a grade 2/3 class for father’s day and the feedback was incredibly positive. I even had a few of the children’s dads write me little ‘thank you’ notes! The good news is that […]
Learning with Leaves
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 […]
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 […]
Grippy Socks
This is a great idea for when children are stuck inside or looking to give a parent or grandparent a unique gift. They are personally designed socks that grip to the floor! They are simple to make and will no doubt be treasured. LETS MAKE GRIPPY SOCKS!!! I stretched a plain sock over an empty […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Valentines Day Frame
Valentines Day is fast approaching and so I felt it was timely to share an idea with you all. This beautiful Valentines Day frame would make a beautiful gift from a child to a loved one. The great news is that it is incredibly easy to do. To make this frame you will need – […]
Foot Prints
Time pass too quickly and I’m holding on to every moment for as long as I can. This Christmas I decided to give family members a gift that would allow them to look back and remember how small Possum was when they received the gift. What better way than with foot prints. You will […]
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 […]
Ice Painting
It’s so exciting that the weather where we live is warming up. On days like this I start thinking about all the things we can do outdoors. Possum enjoys using finger paint, however, I thought I’d try freezing coloured water blocks and allow her to paint with those. This is a great activity because it […]
Edible Finger Paint
I love being creative and I especially love when I can get my little Possum creative too. This type of paint is wonderful because it’s non-toxic, unlike those that claim to be but still include weird numbers in the ingredients. So let’s make our own EDIBLE FINGER PAINT!!!!! ____________________ Making your own finger paint can […]
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 […]
Foil Art
Has your little one ever tried foil art? It is simple to do, fun and can be as educational as you desire. Such as activity – Improves FINE MOTOR SKILLS Develops LANGUAGE SKILLS through discussion Improve childrens understanding of OBJECT PERMANENCE Here is how I set up for foil art – All you need is […]
Contacted Leaves
This is a great activity that promotes discussion and develops observation skills. Select some leaves from your garden or the local park. Carefully place each leaf on the sticky surface of clear contact. Place another layer of clear contact over the leaves and trim the edges. Smooth out any bubbles or creases. Hang for display and […]