It doesn’t matter what you call them, these DIY coin or penny paper plate spinners are great fun to make with your children. When they spin, the colors mix together and make a real show. I remember making these as a child, they absolutely capture my heart. What I especially love about them is that […]
Calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme
Easter is no doubt a time of year that children can become full of chocolate and high in energy. With that in mind, I decided to make calming sensory bottles with an Easter theme. If you’re not familiar with sensory bottles, they are so simple to make and great to add whatever fillings you like. […]
23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love
Dinosaurs roamed the earth around 232 million years ago, yet they remain so popular with children even today. Just because they are so awesome, here are 23 dinosaur activities toddlers will love. Of course, older children are sure to enjoy them too. Share with me below what your child likes about dinosaurs. If you have […]
Fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity
Honestly, how can you go past mini pumpkins and vibrant elastic bands? Haha. Well here for you I share a fun mini pumpkin and elastic band activity that we really enjoyed doing. I’d recently purchase some mini pumpkins from my local green grocer, unsure what I would do with them. Fortunately I received lots of […]
2 ingredient sand slime
I don’t know about you, but I love pretty much any play recipe that only has 2 ingredients. Brace yourselves my friends because I’m coming at you with 2 ingredient sand slime, or 2 ingredient sand foam for those who want to get technical. It’s all sorts of awesome. Boo and I had our usual […]
Fine motor activity using a spiky ball and loom bands
I was close to throwing them out when I found a brilliant new use for all the loom bands around my house. Setting up this fine motor activity using a spiky ball and loom bands was a huge hit with my girls and great for fine motor development. Has the loom band craze hit your house? Possum […]
Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids
Have you ever had fun making Wombat Stew with your kids? The girls and I love reading the Australian classic children’s picture story book. It makes us laugh, learn and fortunately no wombats are harmed at any point in the book. I love Australia Day. It happens once a year and I look forward to […]
Simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners
When you’re looking for something quiet and productive for your children then you might want to try this simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners. The concept is simple, children use their hands to thread various lengths of cut up plastic straws onto pipe cleaners. That’s it. It might sound so incredibly […]
Push and pull homemade toy box for children
Here is a super simple push and pull homemade toy box you can make for children to play with. Using only a few materials that you’d find around your home or classroom, you can make this toy and it will be one that your child will have fun playing with and learn from many times over. A […]
LEGO Duplo Ring Toss game for kids
If you’re like me you have lots of LEGO Duplo around the house. Here is a fun little LEGO Duplo Ring Toss game for kids that they can set up themselves and play and score points. Despite my girls being 2 and 5 years of age, they still love their LEGO Duplo. Many times […]
Taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers
If you’re looking for a simple and fun play idea then look no further than this taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. As you can see, it’s easy to set up and will have your child working those fine motor skills in no time at all! Taped toys fine motor activity for […]
Pom Pom Popper using plastic cup and balloons
Here is an idea your kids will absolutely love. It’s a simple pom pom popper using a plastic cup and a balloon. It’s great for those times when the kids are stuck indoors and your looking for safe entertainment for them. You’ve no doubt seen these fabulous little poppers over on Pinterest, they are seriously […]
Fairy Mud for outdoor and sensory play
Your child will love to be independent while making this natural fairy mud using what is found in nature and from around their own garden. Children can become leaders of their own play and develop important skills as this is perfect fairy mud for outdoor and sensory play. Fairies are so very popular in our house. We repeatedly […]
How to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use
Sometimes the weather changes and changes often, in which case I thought I’d show you how to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use. Children just love fairy gardens because there are no rules to constructing them, they ignite creativity and are so great for imaginative play. Fairy gardens are also wonderfully open-ended […]
Pom pom challenge using a straw and tape
If you ever need a quick and simple activity to keep the kids busy, set up a pom pom challenge using a straw and tape. It’s great fun for kids of all ages and something children can do independently or as a group. Don’t you just love those activities that keep the kids entertained for ages? […]
Simple sensory bag using glitter and baby oil
Children learn so much from using their senses and so offering them a sensory bag, which acts like a big blob of water, is a great way for them to learn how to track movement with their eyes and develop a greater understanding of texture. This simple sensory bag using glitter and baby oil is also […]
Baby play idea using a tissue discovery box
Very simple baby play activity that turns a simple tissue box into a learning discovery box. Your baby will be occupied and have great fun playing and pulling out and exploring all the wonderful treasures that have been hidden inside. It’s a game that they can play over and over again! Poor Possum (aged 3 […]
How to make dancing ribbon rings
Dancing ribbon rings are beautiful when used by children. They simply hold the ring with the ribbons attached and move about with them. They promote physical exercise and ignight imagination and play. It’s so easy to learn how to make dancing ribbon rings too. You only need a couple of materials and you suddenly have a […]
Playing with nuts, bolts and washers
Your children will love playing with nuts, bolts and washers. Sure they aren’t something you’d first think to offer your child to play with but they really are fun and great for developing fine motor skills and other important mathematical concepts. One of Possum’s (aged 3.5 years) favourite places to visit is our local hardware […]
Sensory baby play activity using a muffin tin
I know this isn’t a knew idea by any stretch, but it’s so fabulous and babies just absolutely love it. So here is a fun sensory baby play activity using a muffin tin. It is so easy to set up and will have your baby playing and exploring for a long time. Of course this […]
Simple twirling ribbon wands
These beautiful and simple twirling ribbon wands are great fun for kids. Perfect way to get them moving their body and possibly incorporating a little imaginary play too! They are so easy to make but will give your children hours of fun. I was recently browsing our local haberdashery store when I came across their huge […]
Baby play sensory activity using tin foil
From the moment they are born babies begin a learning journey. This is a simple and fun baby play sensory activity using tin foil, which will help them develop awareness and build strength in large muscle groups. Obviously this activity requires strict supervision. Little Boo is growing every day and I’m finding that she is […]
Paper plate crowns
Children of all ages will have fun making simple paper plate crowns or hats. They are easy to make and a great way for children to get creative and possibly get into some imaginative play using them. So let me show you how to make them. A few days ago I received a message on my […]
How to make a fairy garden
Children love fairy gardens, they are magical and great for imaginative play. Surprisingly to some, they are actually really very easy to make and don’t have to cost a fortune. They can vary in sizes, shapes and look however your child dreams. Here I share with you how to make a fairy garden for your […]
DIY Eye Spy Binoculars
I always find it very heart warming listening to Possum (aged 3 years) discover new things. When we are out and about she is constantly pointing to things she finds of interesting or not seen before. The world is such a big place with so much to learn about. We have started playing our toddler version […]
Caring for newborn with pretend play
Children love to engage in all sorts of pretend play and imitating the role of a parent is certainly one of the most enjoyed. Washing, cleaning, preparing food are all experiences they are familiar with happening to them and so it’s often fun to reverse this role and have them take on some caring responsibilities. As many […]
How to fly a kite
Do you know how to fly a kite? There are a few simple steps you can do to make flying a kite with your children successful and lots of fun. We have recently enjoyed a coastal holiday on Australia’s north eastern beaches. The weather can be relied upon to be perfectly warm, however, we did experience […]
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 […]
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 […]
Three to Five: Playful Preschool ebook
It is with great excitement and a lot of anticipation that I announce the launch of this outstanding preschool activity book. If you had a child who is aged around 3 – 5 then this downloadable resource book for you. Covering a wide variety of learning areas, such as math, language, science, art and play, […]