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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Wooden toys children would love to receive as a gift
I recently received an email from someone asking what wooden toys children would love to receive as a gift and if there were any that I’d recommend. Wooden toys are certainly a great choice to make over plastic toys. I’m not rejecting children playing with plastic toys, all play is beneficial, but if budget allows then there are some reasons for […]
Learning about States & Territories of Australia
Australia Day is approaching and so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share a fun (and edible) way of learning the Australian states and territories. Great mapping lesson for kids! I was never very good at geography at school. It’s still something that I know I should be better at, however, I’m sure if […]
Random Acts of Kindness: Visiting an Aged Care Facility
I am a parent and with that I have such an overwhelming sense of responsibility to teach Possum (2 years) good values. She is growing up so fast and I know that the window of opportunity is well and truly open to teach her about the importance of compassion and how simple it is to show an act of […]
Santa Snot
Lets be honest, kids love things just that bit gross and disgusting, so for a bit of fun get them to have fun with some Santa snot. It’s a mess free sensory activity that will have them in fits of laughter. Let’s be honest, kids love to play and experiment with things we might […]
Share It Saturday – Candy Cane activities and science experiment
The simple look of a candy cane brings Christmas cheer to a room. They are the special little treat that can be enjoyed only for a short time of the year and have inspired bloggers and crafters alike to be creative. Thank you to all those who linked up this week. I look forward to seeing […]
Invitation to explore wrapping paper and introduce the concept of ‘area’
It has only just ticked over to December and we are already enjoying the thrill of gift giving and receiving. Of course that means that we are also swimming in lots of gift wrapping paper! LOL As usual, I find it hard to simply throw out the scraps of paper that can simply […]
Tinsel Playdough
I love the shiny sparkle that comes with Christmas tinsel. It only seemed like a great idea to add it to some lovely white playdough and have Possum enjoy it as a great sensory experience. Give tinsel playdough a try. I just love the gorgeous, colourful stands of shiny tinsel that gets used at […]
Simple Santa Decoration using a plastic cup
Here is a simple Santa craft that school aged children would be capable of making themselves. It’s a decoration that can be made to sit on a mantle or even of top of a Christmas tree! Materials Plastic Cup Paste Cotton Balls Red Felt (rectangular shape) Stapler or sticky tape Black pen […]
Play with a Tray!
This is a very basic idea that you can do with babies that is also educational. It is simply a cupcake tray with a few small and interesting items. I have included items such as – * baby socks * teething rings * blocks The good news is that babies are not very fussy when […]
Rice Play
Using rice for sensory play is fun and educational. Rice play can help children develop their many senses and it teaches them lots about the world they live in. Babies especially love it and it is usually a product that is found at the back of the pantry! […]
Foot Prints
Time pass too quickly and I’m holding on to every moment for as long as I can. This Christmas I decided to give family members a gift that would allow them to look back and remember how small Possum was when they received the gift. What better way than with foot prints. You will […]
Reindeer Food
It is so wonderful to watch children enjoying the magic of Christmas. Here is a simple little recipe to make reindeer food using only two ingredients! Of course it’s an incredibly special mixture that will tempt even the fussiest of reindeers. 😉 Recipe 1 cup of Rolled Oats Sprinkle of glitter I love that […]
Cookie Jar – gift
Christmas is a time for giving and so we find ourselves battling the shopping centers looking for the perfect gift. Well look no further because here is a unique gift that you put together with your children. They are sure to be a hit with whoever you give them to. My friends loved them. Simply […]
Disappearing Candy Cane science experiment
Here is a fun and simple Christmas science experiment that you’re children are sure to be amazed by. Did you know that it is possible to make a candy cane disappear? It always seems the way, Christmas comes around and there is candy everywhere. Didn’t we just recover from Halloween? Hahaha We are not huge […]