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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chalky Paint for Sensory Play
I recently came across a terrific post about sidewalk chalk by ‘Growing A Jeweled Rose’ that was a liquid consistency! Who knew such a thing existed? Of course before I know it I’m in the kitchen whipping up myself some in different colours and heading down to the local school with hubby and Possum both bracing […]
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 – 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 […]
How to make Crystals
Do you know how to make crystals? It’s actually quite easy to do and children love observing the scientific changes over time. You only need a few commonly found household ingredients. I remember when I was in junior school we learnt how to make crystals. The set up so easy and it was the topic […]
Lemon Scented Play Dough
As a child I always loved things that had a beautiful scent. Give me smelly stickers any day!!! There are lots of great scented play dough on the net but I decided to present mine to look like a real lemon as well as smell amazing. This recipe is super simple because it involves […]
DIY Strawberry Scented Play dough
Once you’ve tried this gorgeous DIY strawberry scented play dough, you’ll make it again and again! As a child I always loved things that smelt great. Strawberry was a favourite, I remember. Now, there are lots of great scented play dough recipes on the Internet but I decided to share with you my fabulous recipe. […]
Soapy Sludge
Many children over the age of about 2 or 3 years old would love this activity because playing with soapy sludge gives them a great sensory experience. I also love that it requires very few ingredients and it’s easy to whip together. RECIPE 2 cups LUX Pure Soap Flakes 1-2 cup hot […]
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 […]
DIY Party Planning
I really do love to entertain and once I have a theme my obsession starts.Here are a few things I put together for little Possum’s 1st birthday. BIRTHDAY CAKE Now I’ve already done a tutorial on how to make the pink shaded birthday cake. If you would like to see it then scroll […]
Father’s Day
Today is Father’s Day and I was keen to give my husband something special on behalf of Possum. This was an extra special day because it was also his 1st father’s day. I had learned about salt dough that can be easily made and baked hard. The recipe is easy but the cooking takes the […]
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