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Toddler activity decorating fans for Chinese New Year.

Decorating Fans for Chinese New Year

January 23, 2014 by Kate 6 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Celebrate, Paint, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2014, art, chinese new year, fans

Scented sensory rice

Aussie scented sensory rice

January 17, 2014 by Kate 22 Comments

Australia Day is my national day of celebration and it takes place on  26th January of every year. It is on this day that many ‘Aussies’ get together with friends and family, usually over a friendly BBQ or casual game of backyard cricket, to reflect on what they love about our country and show their pride by displaying […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Celebrate, featured, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: Aussie, Australia Day, sensory play

Clapping Sticks

Aboriginal Clapping Sticks

January 13, 2014 by Kate 19 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Fine Motor Tagged With: music, painting, play, sticks

Cherry Blossom Paper Lanterns

January 7, 2014 by Kate 15 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Fine Motor

New Year’s resolutions for 2014

January 2, 2014 by Kate 3 Comments

Now I have to be honest, I’m never very good at making or keeping new year resolutions.  I’m not too sure what it is that finds me dropping the ball on my new year resolutions but this year I’ve decided to make a much more concerted effort and feel happy with whatever I achieve by […]

Filed Under: Celebrate

How to make a healthy watermelon cake

December 17, 2013 by Kate 2 Comments

It was roughly about this time last year that my husband and I discovered that little Possum was severely allergic to egg, she is anaphylactic to be exact. It was since her allergy test confirmed this that I felt an overwhelming determination to find fabulous egg free alternatives to many of the foods that children […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Cook, Party, Recipes

Decorating golf balls for father’s day gift

August 29, 2013 by Kate 60 Comments

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. […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Father's Day, Fine Motor, Gift Idea Tagged With: Father's Day, gift, preschool, toddler

Happy 1st Birthday Laughing Kids Learn

August 23, 2013 by Kate 15 Comments

I find it very hard to believe that this once teeny tiny blog has now been in existence for a whole year! Time sure does fly when you’re having fun (or your kids are).  HAPPY 1st  BIRTHDAY LAUGHING KIDS LEARN!  It felt just like yesterday when I was talking to my husband about the idea […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Party

DIY Gold Mine Cake

April 15, 2013 by Kate 3 Comments

My husband recently turned 30 years of age and we decided to have a party to celebrate!  I couldn’t resist a cake challenge. He has often spoken about the thrill he would get as a young boy when it came time for him to select a themed cake from the Australian classic Woman’s Weekly Birthday […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Making, Party

2012 Highlights

December 29, 2012 by Kate 1 Comment

As the year comes to a close I start to reflect on all the great activities and ideas that I’ve been able to post to you in 2012. It was tough to whittle it down to a select few.  What has been a favourite for you?  Colouring Rice http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/colouring-rice.html Milk Bottle http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/milk-bottle-rackets.html Cold Spaghetti http://laughingkidslearn.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/cold-spaghetti.html […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Making, Play

Remembrance Day

November 11, 2012 by Kate Leave a Comment

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month has a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front and it became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.  LEST WE FORGET I always feel it is my duty, simple […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Making

Pinterest

November 7, 2012 by Kate Leave a Comment

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Disgusting Halloween Treat

October 24, 2012 by Kate Leave a Comment

Now this is a treat that adults are sure to think is disgusting but kids will LOVE!  It is easy to make and will have everyone in this Halloween spirit.  Purchase some eyeball candies from Big W ($2), some red jelly and small plastic cups.  You might like to have just one big container instead.  […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Making, Recipes

Halloween Mummies

October 18, 2012 by Kate 1 Comment

Here is fun and yummy Halloween treat for the special people in your lives. They are quite simple to make and look very impressive. _______ Begin by breaking apart Oreo biscuits and eating one or two. Place a store bought candy stick into the icing and use some melted chocolate as glue to attach the […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Making, Recipes

Celery Science

September 30, 2012 by Kate 4 Comments

This is a great science experiment that is sure to have that ‘WOW’ factor we want from kids. It teaches them about the life cycle and that plants need and draw water for survival.Here is how it’s done. Begin with the following key items for this experiment.  Add 10 drops of food colouring to each […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Science

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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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