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Mixing oil and water science experiment for kids

July 13, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Help your children learn about density of liquids with this mixing oil and water science experiment for kids. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) absolutely love to engage with science experiments and this was certainly a fun one for us. This simple science activity teaches children about liquid density and highlights how […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science, Uncategorized Tagged With: science

paper plate craft spinners with penny

DIY coin or penny paper plate spinners

June 15, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: craft, paper plate

simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe kids can make at home

Simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe

May 4, 2020 by Kate 6 Comments

On the 25th April every year I make ANZAC biscuits. As a unique spin on the old classic, this year I decided to make a three ingredient, simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe that pays homage to ANZACs on ANZAC day. ANZAC day, if you were not aware, is a day that is precious to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cook, party, recipe

Delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids

April 2, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your looking for a basic recipe with pantry ingredients, look no further than this delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids. Every school holidays I make an effort to get the kids in the kitchen. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) love it. They can practice their cooking skills, we […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Celebrate, Cook, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Party, Recipes, Uncategorized

ABC alphabet posters and cards

ABC Alphabet Posters

January 22, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

I remember when I first landed a primary teaching position and had my very own classroom, an ABC alphabet poster set was the first thing I put up. As a new year starts, it seems very fitting to share with you a set I’ve created of ABC alphabet posters, which you can use at home […]

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20 New Years activities for toddlers

December 29, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

Christmas is now over *phew* and so we now look at starting a whole new year! As the count down begins, consider including your little ones with these 20 new years activities for toddlers. They are fun and festive. Happy New Year!!! There is so much to love about new year celebrations and children should […]

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Octi the plush octopus toy for developing find motor skills and more.

My plush zip, grip and buckle toy for fine motor skills and development

October 25, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

My friends, I’m shaking with excitement. After many, many months I’m thrilled to introduce you to Octi the octopus! He is my plush zip, grip and buckle toy for developing fine motor skills. You guys, I’ve always dreamed of selling my own unique toy, which I’ve designed myself and feel crazy, super proud of. I […]

Filed Under: #12monthsofplay, #52weeksofplay, 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for babies, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, busy bag, Christmas, Fine Motor, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon, baby, fine motor, preschool, toddler

Fun Halloween Mummy Apples

October 7, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

There are so many great ways to include a bit of Halloween fun into your child’s day. Take these fun Halloween mummy apples for example, spooky and delicious. Halloween is a really fun time of year and I have to admit, judging by all our Halloween ideas, this little Aussie is very much getting into […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Halloween, Uncategorized Tagged With: Halloween

Number counting 1 – 10 activity pages

August 30, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

If your child is starting to enjoy learning more about numbers and counting then this number counting 1 – 10 activity pages is something they might like. With over 25 pages, it’s sure to challenge and delight them at the same time. Boo (aged 4 years) is really starting to show an interest in numbers. […]

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Frozen hands science experiment for kids to do outdoors.

Frozen hands science experiment

July 31, 2019 by Kate 2 Comments

The weather has changed, it’s so much colder, but it didn’t stop us from doing a fun frozen hands science experiment. Possum (aged 7 years) and Boo (aged 4 years) absolutely love to engage in fun science activities and science experiments, we’ve shared lots of them already on the blog. Recommended ages: 2 years + […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Science, Sensory Play, Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: outdoor, science, sensory play, water

square upper and lower case matching letters

Rainbow matching activity using upper and lower case alphabet letters

June 13, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Rainbows certainly bring a smile to your face and this rainbow matching activity using upper and lower case alphabet letters are no exception. Boo (aged 4 years) is really showing a great curiosity for the letters of the alphabet. She recognises letter formations that are found in her name and has some understanding that some […]

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ANZAC day resource pack

ANZAC Day activities and craft pack

April 15, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

ANZAC Day is always a day of great respect and reflection for those from Australia and New Zealand. Unfortunately there seems to be quite a lack of quality resources available to parents and teachers, so I decided to put together an ANZAC Day activities and craft pack. This ANZAC Day Activity, poster and craft pack […]

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cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

Cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

February 25, 2019 by Kate 7 Comments

I’ve spotted this idea floating around Pinterest and pinned it many times as something to try with Boo (aged 4 years). Finally got to it and this cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls activity didn’t disappoint. When I was young I used to love playing hair salons with my neighbours. This reminded me of that. […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: fine motor, paper craft, scissors

Fun activities for children in a wheelchair

January 29, 2019 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’ve been following me recently, you’d know that my daughter Possum was involved in an awful accident that caused her femur to break. Yes, the strongest bone in the body – broken. It has been just awful and our little family have been thrown into an experience like nothing we could ever have expected […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting

How to make quick and easy sausage rolls with your kids

How to make quick and easy sausage rolls with your kids

January 23, 2019 by Kate 10 Comments

Sausage rolls are always a crowd favourite, especially when it comes to feeding kids. Today I’m sharing a secret recipe with you. I’ll teach you how to make quick and easy sausage rolls with your kids! I have probably made this sausage roll recipe with my kids over two dozen times, they could probably make […]

Filed Under: Cook, Uncategorized Tagged With: recipe

coloured paper cutting exercise

Scissor cutting activity for kids

August 27, 2018 by Kate 3 Comments

This super adorable scissor cutting activity is ideal if you have a toddler or preschooler who are developing their confidence in using scissors. This simple scissor cutting activity for kids to do at home or school is quick and easy to set up and fun.  When Boo reaches for the scissors, I have to admit, […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Uncategorized

kids cup weaving craft gift idea

Paper cup weaving craft for kids to make and gift

April 17, 2018 by Kate 8 Comments

Here is a paper cup weaving craft for kids to make and gift to a friend or keep themselves. It’s creates a decorative cup that you can store odd bits and pieces in. This craft is ideal for children of school age and you’ll find they struggle to stop at making just one.  I find […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Craft, Fine Motor, Gift Idea, Making, Uncategorized Tagged With: fine motor, gift, school, yarn

Delicious homemade pizzas your kids can make

Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves

February 9, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

I don’t know about your place, but pizza is always a winning meal in our home. With so many of us juggling picky little eaters, I thought you might be interested to learn my approach to making homemade pizza that kids can make themselves!  Homemade pizza that kids can make themselves Early evenings can be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Messy Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: food

kids making wombat stew

Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids

January 28, 2018 by Kate 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Literacy, Outdoor Activity, Play, Pretend Play, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, literacy, outdoor, pretend

Decorating and adding nature to paper activity

Cut and paste nature art activity

January 14, 2018 by Kate 3 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

christmas bauble for kids to make

DIY sequinned Christmas bauble kids can make

December 11, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

* For your convenience, affiliate links are included within this post  Christmas trees are popping up everywhere and with so many gorgeous decorations. Here is a simple DIY sequinned Christmas bauble you might like to make with your child. The sparkle on the tree and last a life time.  I’m always taken back to my […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art & Craft, Christmas, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, fine motor, preschool

drawing and painting with chalk and water

Drawing with wet chalk

November 20, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your children are starting to really lose the plot and you’re looking for a quick and simple activity then ask them to do some drawing with wet chalk! Your children will think you come up with the best ideas and you might even have time for a coffee as they play!  Don’t get me […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art, Outdoor Activity, Uncategorized Tagged With: chalk, drawing

Netflix tv shows for toddlers

Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids easier

November 2, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

Please note that Netflix is constantly updating their program, so some of the following suggestions may not be available.  We all know that travel with kids can be difficult and involve lots of planning. One thing I never forget to do is find some great Netflix kids shows to download to make travel with kids […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Netflix, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Netflix, toddler

Simple bubble play activity for kids

Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers

September 14, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Just like children are drawn to playing with water, children can also be just as attracted and fascinated by soapy bubbles in water. It might seem obvious, but simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers is easy to set up, fun to watch and great for sensory development needs.  Anytime we have bubbles in […]

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How to make Paper Springs for fine motor development and as a fun activity to do at home, school or on camp

How to make fun paper springs

July 12, 2017 by Kate 9 Comments

When you’re wanting a quick activity for your children, who are complaining of being bored, then I have the perfect idea for you. Check out below how to make fun paper springs with your children. They look gorgeous and are wonderful for developing fine motor skills.  It’s school holidays here in Australia at the moment […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: colour, fine motor, paper

Simple paper bag doll craft for kids

July 4, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

When you’re looking for a craft that your children can do and it doesn’t need many materials, don’t go past this sweet idea. It’s a simple paper bag doll craft for kids to do either at home, on school camp or just as a cute craft to make in the classroom.  I’ve been feeling very […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: craft, doll. DIY, masking tape, paper bag, pipe cleaner, preschooler, toddler

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What to watch on Netflix when your kids are in bed

June 2, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

You know it well, that moment you have all children tucked up in bed asleep and you can take a deep breath and finally enjoy a little #metime. I go straight for the peppermint tea and Netflix remote. It’s my ideal combination. For a bit of fun I thought I’d share with you some suggestions […]

Filed Under: Netflix, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Netflix, television

sticking toys down with sticky tape

Taped toys fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers

May 18, 2017 by Kate 9 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, fine motor, preschooler, tape, toddler

DIY cutting station for home or classroom scissor skills

DIY scissor cutting station to help children learn to cut with scissors

May 17, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

Here is a simple little DIY scissor cutting station to help children learn to cut with scissors. It’s easy to set up and will encourage your child to take time, concentrate and develop skills needed to carefully cut with scissors.  Boo (aged 2 years) just wants to cut with scissors like her big sister Possum (aged […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, Uncategorized Tagged With: scissors

Vitasoy choc mint smoothie

Simple Choc Mint Banana Smoothie using Vitasoy

May 15, 2017 by Kate 14 Comments

Brought to you by Vitasoy I’d love to share with you something super delicious, healthy and a treat your kids will ask for time and time again. It’s my simple choc mint banana smoothie using Vitasoy soy milk.  I know what it’s like, it can be like striking gold when you find something that is […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, Cook, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: food, sponsored

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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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