“The Three Billy Goats Gruff” is a traditional Norwegian Fairy Tale that is loved by children (and adults) all over the world. As a wonderful follow up to reading the story you might be interested in the Billy Goats Gruff craft idea for kids of school aged and beyond! As a child I was always scared […]
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 […]
20+ books to help children who worry or suffer from anxiety
A child’s mental health is important and, like adults, they can have worry about things too. To help them understand and develop strategies, here are 20+ books to help children who worry or suffer from anxiety. We know what it’s like to feel worried and children who are learning about the world and how they fit […]
#52weeksofplay weekly photo challenge 2017
Wow. Never in my dreams did I expect to get such a huge response to the 2016 #52weeksofplay Instagram photo challenge. We have seen close to 2000 photographs tagged with #52weeksofplay. Click here to Join In – 2017 I’m SO excited to reveal the new list that will begin 1st January, 2017! I have to be […]
Letter matching activity for kids using craft sticks
Here is a really cool letter matching activity for kids using craft sticks. It’s easy to put together and will help your child develop their skills in recognising letters of the alphabet, learn the difference between upper and lower case letters and play a variety of literacy games at home or school. I’ve spoken to […]
Learn upper and lower case letters using paper plates
It is actually possible for your child to learn upper and lower case letters using paper plates! Sounds strange I know, but in a few simple steps you can create a really valuable teaching tool that will help and support your child in learning more about upper and lower case letters. They will developing skills in letter […]
Glow in the dark letter hunt literacy activity
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 […]
ABCs and 123 ebook
It is with great excitement that I announce the released of my latest downloadable ebook, which I have contributed to with a group of other wonderful play based bloggers. It’s called ABCs and 123s. This fabulous resource for parents, teachers, grandparents and carers is packed full of over 40 tried and tested play activities that your children will love and […]
Sensory writing bag
These sensory writing bags are a great alternative to giving children pen and paper. They can be used to encourage early or beginning writers to make attempts at making marks, forming letters (or numbers). They can also be used many times over. Simple, cheap and fun, these sensory writing bags will help build a child’s confidence to […]
Colour Sorting Activity for Toddlers
Here is a fabulous colour sorting activity for toddlers that you can do simply at home. Children can be so incredibly curious and will often test and experimenting from a very early age. I love this approach to learning because – it can be used to teach across all areas of a curriculum (maths problems, […]
Learn with Wax
When I was teaching in the classroom I’d be alway looking for different ways to engage children in their learning and also make it an enjoyable experience for them. One way I would find to engage reluctant learners was using wax with water colour paints! I’ve put together a few ways that you can use […]
Bird Seed Feeder
These bird seed feeders are just so beautiful and look amazing in any garden. They are so easy to make and kids get such a thrill as new birds stop by for a bite. Here are the instructions on how to make your own DIY bird seed feeder or hanger. How to make a DIY […]