Craft activity for kids in decorating fans for Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is an important Chinese holiday the begins on January 31st and runs over many days. I’m sad to say that I’ve never experienced the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, although it is on my list of things to do. Splashes of […]
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Blue-Ringed Octopus craft for kids
Here is a craft that will have children learning more about the Blue-Ringed Octopus. For those who have visited or heard the rumours, in Australia you can find some very dangerous animals. One of the most deadly (and attractive) marine animal, mainly found off our east coast, is called the blue ringed octopus. Here is […]
Aboriginal Clapping Sticks
There is so much about Australia that I love, however, I have always been interested in the beautiful art of our indigenous Australians . With this in mind I thought it might be fun for Possum and I to make our own version of the traditional musical instruments called clapping sticks. Suggested Age: 2 years + You will […]
Cherry Blossom Paper Lanterns
It’s hard to believe that another year has past and we are well and truly in the throws of 2014. I’m predicting an exciting year with new improvements to Laughing Kids Learn and even more wonderful activities you can do with your children at home. Cherry Blossom Paper Lanterns One activity […]
Most popular posts from 2013
It’s hard to believe that another year is drawing to a close and 2014 is steam rolling around so quickly. Where does the time go? Possum is another year older and certainly much wiser and I take the time to reflect on what has been a terrific year of learning together on Laughing Kids […]
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 […]
Milk Carton Christmas Ornaments
There is a real air of excitement around this coming Christmas Day. Possum will have turned 2 years old and its already becoming very clear to us that she is quickly working out what all the fuss is about. She loved helping her daddy bring our Christmas tree to life (yes, it’s fake) […]
10 Christmas Ornaments to make & hang
It is an exciting time of year for those who celebrate Christmas. Here are 10 really great Christmas ornaments that you and your child could make and hang on the tree. Thank you to all those who contributed. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Button Christmas Tree Ornament – Happy Hooligans Personalised Star Ornament for Kids – Powerful Mothering […]
Share It Saturday – 10 simple ways to entertain the kids this weekend #2
You may remember a recent ‘Share It Saturday‘ collection I did called, ‘20 ways to entertain the children this weekend‘. Well it was incredibly popular and so I thought I’d do another one that showcases the many talents of bloggers from all over the world. I decided on the following activities because I felt they […]
DIY chalk rake
Children love chalk and so here is a unique way they can draw with it. Why not make a DIY chalk rake that they can use to draw and write with. It’s also a great way for children to build their upper body strength and get creative. Drawing with chalk would have to be […]
Exploring Tin Foil
Process vs product So what does that mean? It basically boils down to placing a greater value on the experience a child achieves rather than the actual finished product. We can often get caught in the trap of asking children to complete an activity in order to reach a final product. Instead, we […]
Share It Saturday – 10 educational and creative preschool activities
I don’t really remember much about my days as a preschooler and I certainly don’t remember doing activities as brilliant as those I’m about to show you as part of my weekly ‘Share It Saturday’ collection. I decided on sharing the following posts as I felt they suited the preschool environment well and were educational, […]
8 simple pumpkin activities for kids
Here are 8 simple pumpkin activities for kids that you can do this Halloween. It’s hard to believe that it’s October already! Where does the year go? This time of year was clearly reflected in the many Halloween related links ‘Share It Saturday’ has received the last two weeks. I thought I’d share with you some […]
DIY Homemade Multicoloured Chalk
You won’t believe how easy it is to DIY homemade multicoloured chalk. You may remember that I’d previously demonstrated how to make chalk powder and chalky paint for sensory play. I’m quite a fan of the dusty pieces that make learning fun. To be honest, chalk is actually very easy to make. My artistic mother […]
DIY tugging box for fine motor development
I’m thrilled to share with you my DIY tugging box for fine motor development. Give a toddler a box of tissues or baby wipes and you can be sure that within seconds they end up all over the floors. I know you know what I’m talking about – hahaha. It is part of a […]
Share It Saturday – 10 activities using recycled materials
Here are 10 activities you can do with your children that use recycled materials. Recycling is so important for the health of our environment and how we live. Here are some sensational activities that you can do with your children at home that highlight the recycling message in a fun and playful way. Easy Apple […]
DIY Sensory Activity with easy home set up
Here is a super simple activity that takes seconds to set up at home, is fun, engaging and brilliant for sensory awareness. Quite often sensory experiences are designed for children to use with their hands. I think it’s important not to forget that children can learn so much about sensory […]
Share It Saturday – 20 ways to entertain children this weekend
Here is a collection of 20 activities children can do on a weekend! Because sometimes the weekends can feel long for children and parents never like hearing ‘I’m bored‘. ART ACTIVITIES Painted Stick Instruments – TwodalooDot Painting – Danya Banya Salad Spinner Art – Mama to 5 Blessings Nature Collage – P is for Preschooler […]
Share It Saturday – Nature Activities for Kids
‘Share It Saturday’ presents a collection of nature activities for kids! Getting children involved in their natural world can often be overlooked and somewhat forgotten. The good news is there are so many wonderful ways we can get children engaging their environment and use it to assist with building creativity and developing other important […]
Share It Saturday – Hands on Activities to get Kids Messy
Children love hands-on activities and if they are messy then it’s even better! Messy play is something that most children absolutely love! Unfortunately it can be the type of play that parents shudder at the thought of and avoid because it can be unpredictable and seen as a challenge to clean up. Why […]
Glow in the Dark Shoes
Children love anything that will glow in the dark and these shoes will be no exception. Kids can create individual designs on their own glow in the dark shoes or give all the bits to a friend as a unique and very cool birthday gift! Here is a simple design I did myself at home. […]
Homemade Chalk Powder
Those wonderful large sticks of chalk throw me back to my childhood. I have such fond memories of myself and the neighbourhood kids drawing and writing messages in chalk all over the roads and pathways. We’d also crush it up to use it for other play ideas. I decided to show how you can […]
Shredded Paper for Sensory Play
I love it when common materials become these engaging play activities for children. This was the case when I received a delivery that was full of shredded paper! Normally I would have tossed it into the trash, however, without a thought Possum was instantly attracted to all these amazing white strands and quickly […]
D.I.Y Toys using old cards
If you’re a parent I’m sure to can raise your hand to admit that at one time or another you’ve purchased a fancy new toy only to find they are more interested in playing with the box. Doh! So in typical Laughing Kids Learn style I decided to make a […]
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 […]
LEGO activity for tots
Here is a fabulous LEGO activity for tots to do simply at home. It is wonderful for hand-eye coordination and colour matching. Don’t you just love those moments when children surprise you? Possum and I were playing with a few random paddle pop sticks that I’d left out from a craft activity when she […]
Shaving Cream Fun
Let’s face it, who could really resist not smooshing their hand into a pile of shaving cream? The sprinkles on top just add to the temptation. When I asked my mum if we could use her glass table I just accidentally (on purpose) forgot to mention we were going to get my niece and nephew […]
Mother’s Day love rocks gift idea
What does a child give their mother on Mother’s Day who means the world to them? Love rocks! They are simple to make, can be personalised and used in a variety of ways. They are a unique type gift that will last a lifetime. I love Mother’s Day for so many reasons. I love it […]
Grippy Socks
This is a great idea for when children are stuck inside or looking to give a parent or grandparent a unique gift. They are personally designed socks that grip to the floor! They are simple to make and will no doubt be treasured. LETS MAKE GRIPPY SOCKS!!! I stretched a plain sock over an empty […]
DIY Baby Play Ideas
Here is my wonderful collection of simple DIY baby play ideas. Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling like there is very little that babies can do, especially since they are still mastering basic skills. In actual fact there is lot we can do with babies. There little brains are absorbing their surroundings and experiences 24/7. Here are […]