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Decorating and adding nature to paper activity

Cut and paste nature art activity

January 14, 2018 by Kate 9 Comments

If your looking for a quick set up activity that will engage and entertain children of all ages, then get them to do this cut and paste nature art activity. It’s a wonderful way to get them outdoors, into nature and thinking creatively.   It’s holidays at the moment *ahhhh* and whilst I love the […]

Filed Under: activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Growing, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Uncategorized

nature scavenger hunt for kids to use outdoors

Toddler nature scavenger hunt with a free illustrated printable

October 16, 2017 by Kate 7 Comments

It’s important for children to get outdoors and enjoy their environment. With this in mind, I have for you a wonderful toddler nature scavenger hunt with a free illustrated printable. It’s illustrated so that little ones can complete the scavenger hunt independently and work on reading illustrations.  We love getting outdoors during any weather, Boo […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Printable Tagged With: nature, outdoors, preschooler, printable, toddler

making an Autumn or Fall sensory bin

Exploring and learning about nature in Autumn

May 13, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Children love a good treasure hunt and exploring and learning about nature in Autumn. It is a wonderful season for discovering and a great way to have your child connect to their natural environment and recognise the significant changes that can come about from one season to the next. We made a wonderful sensory bin full […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Autumn / Fall, Natural Materials, Outdoor Activity, Sensory Play Tagged With: all ages, Autumn, Fall, natural materials, outdoors, sensory bin

Top Number Games for Kids

November 12, 2013 by Kate 1 Comment

  Here are are few top number games for kids that are often taught in the classroom. All of them I have used myself at one time or another.    These games aim to improve a child’s skills and work towards consolidating their understanding of numbers. The beauty is that most of them can be […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, featured, Natural Materials, Numeracy

DIY Nature Sensory Board

September 5, 2013 by Kate 11 Comments

He is how to make your own sensory board using items found from nature.  It’s an exciting time of year here in Australia as the seasons are really starting to change from winter to spring. It is times like these that our family seem to take more notice of our garden and what to be […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, Natural Materials, Sensory Play

Gumnut Painting

June 27, 2013 by Kate 9 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Fine Motor, Natural Materials, Paint

Mothers Day love rock gifts kids can make

Mother’s Day love rocks gift idea

April 30, 2013 by Kate 3 Comments

 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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Gift Idea, Making, Natural Materials, Paint Tagged With: gift idea, mother's day

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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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