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Super simple crazy chocolate cake you can bake with kids

May 4, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Here is a super simple crazy chocolate cake you can bake with kids. It’s moist and delicious, despite it not having any milk, butter or eggs. This makes it a great one to make when catering for children with food allergies or you’re just missing these items in your food pantry.  Okay guys, I’m totally jumping […]

Filed Under: Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: recipe

Proud of Possum

How to build confidence in your child

May 1, 2017 by Kate 73 Comments

As a parent it can be hard to know how to build confidence in your child, especially when they live in a world that can make anyone feel self conscious. In todays post I’m going to share with you how I work on empowering my daughters and giving them the confidence they need to be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Giveaway, Parenting, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting, sponsored post

Netflix School Holiday Entertainment with Disney classics

Popular Disney classics are now on Netflix

April 1, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

I don’t know about your children, but Possum (aged 5 years) is on school holidays, having just completed her first term of school, and she is absolutely exhausted. I’ve actually never seen her this tired before, so it’s good that the school holidays have arrived and she can get some much needed rest and relaxation. Popular Disney […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Netflix, Uncategorized Tagged With: disney, Netflix, school holidays

playing with sensory easter eggs

Simple Easter egg sensory shakers for kids

March 21, 2017 by Kate 5 Comments

My children love Easter and it’s always a fun time to incorporate that within out home play experience. These simple Easter egg sensory shakers for kids are lots of fun as you can add whatever filling you like.  Boo (aged 2 years) is just beginning to understand the excitement that comes with Easter. We are […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Easter, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, easter, sensory, toddler

pom pom mixture with rice

Fine Motor Pom Pom Pick Up Activity for Kids

March 10, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

I’m so excited to share with you a fine motor pom pom pick up activity for kids. It’s set up is easy and the task in collecting the pom poms using tweezers and transferring them is often achievable for even as young as toddler age.  Boo (aged 2 years) loves a challenge and this simple […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: fine motor, pom poms, rice, sensory, tweezers

Fine Motor Sticker Activity for kids

Kids playing and learning with stickers for fun and fine motor development

February 6, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

I have to be honest, I love my kids playing and learning with stickers for fun and fine motor development. Children are like magnets to stickers and it’s wonderful to see their creativity and skills grow as they play.  Some of you might be aware of the #52weeksofplay Instagram photo challenge I’m running. Click here if […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: colours, fine motor, preschool, toddler

basil leaves picking

How to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen

February 1, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Spread it in a sandwich, stir it through pasta or enjoy it as a dip with vegetable sticks, this simply made basil pesto is delish! I also love that it’s a cooking activity that children can really get involved in. Let me show you how to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen.  […]

Filed Under: Cook, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking, teacher

Sensory bottles for Christmas play

Christmas sensory bottle for babies and toddlers

December 6, 2016 by Kate 16 Comments

Here are some adorable Christmas sensory bottle for babies and toddlers. They are super easy to make and will captivate and delight your little one. Sensory bottles are great for developing visual and audial senses, which is how we learn about the world around us.  Christmas is such an exciting time of year and it’s […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sensory Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby, Christmas, sensory, toddler

How to make an orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids

Orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids

October 30, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Trick or treat? Here is a cute orange Halloween pumpkin snack for kids. It looks like a pumpkin but is actually a mandarine (or clementine) with a stick of celery made to look like a pumpkin. It’s very healthy and a fun way to include a little bit of Halloween into your child’s snack time.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Halloween, Uncategorized

how to make superhero cuffs using toilet rolls and paper.

How to make Superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes

September 13, 2016 by Kate 12 Comments

If you could have any super power, what would it be? Lots of children love superheroes, especially Batman and Superman, and so in this post I’m going to share how to make superhero cuffs using toilet roll tubes and coloured paper. This is a great activity for boys an girls and I love that children […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Making, Pretend Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: pretend play, superhero

Glow in the Dark Alphabet letter Hunt

Glow in the dark letter hunt literacy activity

August 2, 2016 by Kate 14 Comments

Set up this fun glow in the dark letter hunt literacy activity because your children will really love it. It’s a unique approach to getting them to build on their knowledge of the alphabet. It challenges them to identify each letter independently and not in their usual sequence. Adding tweezers can also increase the level of difficulty and encourage […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Literacy, Uncategorized Tagged With: alphabet, glow in the dark, letters, literacy, preschoolers

How to make felt star wands that are easy to make and lovely to give as a gift from a child.

Star felt play wand

July 18, 2016 by Kate 11 Comments

Handmade gifts are by far the best gift to give and receive. If you’re looking for a simple craft project to do yourself or one for your older child to make then have a go at making a beautifully whimsical star felt play wand. This homemade, hand stitched star felt play wand will ignite the creativity […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Craft, featured, Gift Idea, Pretend Play, Uncategorized Tagged With: creative play, felt, gift idea, hand stitching, imaginary play, school aged, thread

chocolate bird nests for kids to make over Easter or for a party

Chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home

June 16, 2016 by Kate 3 Comments

Brace yourselves because here are some delicious chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home! They are so easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. Perfect to prepare for kids birthday parties, to enjoy over Easter or to simply have as a sweet treat, this is one recipe you should keep aside and […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, Cook, Making, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: 3 ingredients, cooking, recipe

Quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe

March 1, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

I love cooking with my kids and here is a quick, easy, no-bake chocolate mint slice recipe that you’ll want to try with your kids too. It is wonderful because it only uses 4 basic ingredients and allows children to mix, stir, pour etc. This simple recipe can be served an enjoyed at birthday parties when you a special guests coming […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: birthday, cooking with kids, no bake, recipe

Wattle Pompom in yellow

Golden Wattle Pompom craft activity for Australia Day

January 14, 2016 by Kate Leave a Comment

Inspired by the beautiful Golden Wattle tree is this craft activity making pompoms with a simple cookie cutter. This unique way of making pompoms is great for small hands and creates lovely pompoms that look much like the blooms found on a Golden Wattle.  One of my loves about Australia is our gorgeous flora and fauna. Have you […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Craft, Uncategorized Tagged With: Australia Day, pompoms, wool

Reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper

December 22, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Children love making reindeer food at Christmas time as it attracts Santa’s reindeers when it is sprinkled outside on Christmas Eve. Here is a simple reindeer food recipe and printable bag topper that you might like to use. Of course children can make them for themselves or give them as gifts to friends.  Can you name […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Christmas, Gift Idea, Printable, Uncategorized Tagged With: bag topper, Christmas, gift idea, recipe

Decorating gingerbread for Christmas. Easy recipe for kids.

Decorating gingerbread using a yummy icing recipe

December 10, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

We love making and decorating gingerbread using a yummy icing recipe that is quite a family favourite. It’s such a simple and fun cooking activity for kids to do over Christmas and it really fills the house with a delicious smell that makes you know the special day is not too far away. So if you’re keen […]

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Last minute Halloween ghost crafts

October 26, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a collection of great last minute Halloween ghost crafts that your kids are sure to enjoy. They are great for children as young as toddler age to do and don’t require a whole lot in setting up or instructing.  Like you, I completely understand how life can get busy and these celebrations come around so […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: celebrations, Halloween, simple to set up, toddler

Sequined cd spinners. craft for toddlers or preschoolers

Sequined CD spinner

September 14, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

These beautiful sequinned CD spinners is such a wonderful and simple craft for toddlers or preschoolers to make. Your child will only need a few bits to make them and once finished, they absolutely glimmer in the sunlight and spin when hung from wire.    Are CDs still used these days? It’s hard to keep […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: colours, fine motor, recyled materials

Playing with playdough with different spices and smells. Wonderfully scented

Strong smelling playdough

July 13, 2015 by Kate 13 Comments

The world is full of many different smells; some weird, wonderful and breathtakingly bad. In this post I use basic playdough and a mixture of strong smelling powders to create a wonderful sensory experience for kids. This is a sponsored post by Lonely Planet Kids I’m sure like most parents, I want to bring up […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: investigation, learning, playdough, sensory, smell, sponsored post

Painting with face paint that stains skin

Terrible face paint recipe

June 15, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a terrible face paint recipe that you don’t want to try, seriously.  My blog is very important to me and so I’m always sure to only share recipes, craft ideas and products that are nothing short of wonderful. For a bit of a laugh I thought I’d share one of my fails, because  I’m always trying […]

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Easy to bake with kids chocolate cupcakes

Easy chocolate cupcake recipe

March 31, 2015 by Kate 11 Comments

Congratulations, you’ve found it! Here is a delicious, quick and easy chocolate cupcake recipe that you can whip up at a moments notice. They are also wonderful to make with kids. These cupcakes are diary and egg free, so perfect for children who suffer from food allergies (or have friends that do) and are moist and delicious.  Our […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking, cupcakes, dairy free, egg free, party, recipe

Easter orange carrot activity

Easter carrot craft for toddlers

March 28, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Have your toddler or preschooler do this simple Easter carrot craft using various orange coloured materials. A wonderful introduction to them learning how to use a glue stick and develop skills in cutting and pasting.  This is the first time Possum (aged 3 years) has an understanding of Easter and the existence of the Easter […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Art & Craft, Easter, Uncategorized Tagged With: carrot, craft, easter, gluing, preschoolers, toddlers

kale chips

Cook healthy kale chips with kids

February 19, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard of kale. It’s a super vegetable that boasts as being one of the healthiest available. Fortunately it’s now easy to buy and possible to cook healthy kale chips with kids that they will eat by the bowl full. Give it a go!  It can […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Cook, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cooking

Vegemite and cheese scrolls

Vegemite and cheese scrolls

January 22, 2015 by Kate 8 Comments

These bite-size vegemite and cheese scrolls will have you making a baking them with your children time and time again. They are quick to make and are a great addition to any school lunch box. Perfect for any Australia Day gathering too!  I wouldn’t dare tell you how many of these delicious Vegemite and cheese […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Party, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Australia Day, cooking, lunch box idea

learning about numbers through play with kids

Number matching activity for kids

January 15, 2015 by Kate 15 Comments

Simple to make number matching activity that toddlers and preschoolers can do at home or in the classroom. Great for developing number recognition and matching skills.  Possum (aged 3 years) has shown a wonderful curiosity for numbers for quite awhile now. She recognises them when we are out and about and regularly asks us to write […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Numeracy, Uncategorized Tagged With: homemade, matching, math, number, numeracy

Shaving cream art activity for kids

Shaving Cream Art Activity

January 13, 2015 by Kate 10 Comments

Here is a fun shaving cream art activity that your children will love to play with. It doesn’t require many materials and is very quick and easy to set up. Before you know it your child will have created beautiful decorative art pieces that won’t find themselves in the recycling bin. 😉  Children love the […]

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Chrsitmas angel for toddlers to make craft

Christmas angel using a paper roll

December 14, 2014 by Kate Leave a Comment

When Christmas arrives it’s always ridiculously chaotic and busy. It is for this reason that I find myself choose fun activities that aren’t going to add extra stress with lots of different materials, mess or be something that takes days to complete.   This adorable little Christmas angel using a paper roll is one such activity […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Christmas, Making, Paint, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, craft, paper rolls, toilet rolls

reading to a newborn

How to play with a newborn baby

December 2, 2014 by Kate 8 Comments

They are little and fragile and they have their whole lives ahead of them, but despite their size they are already incredibly capable of so much. Like all children, newborns learn from their environment and experiences and parents are a child’s greatest play thing. For so many parents, especially new parents, it can be difficult to […]

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LEGO giveaway

Fun ways to play with Lego Duplo

October 9, 2014 by Kate 50 Comments

Sponsored by LEGO Give a child a box of LEGO DUPLO and they’ll never be bored. These incredible bricks and combination playsets have been around for over 80 years and are continuing to provide children with hours of fun and creative entertainment. It’s also great that LEGO caters for the toddler age group with the larger LEGO DUPLO bricks, […]

Filed Under: Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: giveaway, LEGO, sponsored post

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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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