Your child will love to be independent while making this natural fairy mud using what is found in nature and from around their own garden. Children can become leaders of their own play and develop important skills as this is perfect fairy mud for outdoor and sensory play. Fairies are so very popular in our house. We repeatedly […]
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How to make rainbow oats for sensory play
I thought you might be interested to learn how to make rainbow oats for sensory play. Of course the texture of oats is very different from your typical sensory bin, which can include rice or beans. So if you have some stale oats at the back of the kitchen pantry, colour them and get your kids […]
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 […]
Shaving Cream Art Activity
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 […]
Glittery Goo
This glittery goo was so very easy to make and can be whipped together using only 3 ingredients. Often called ‘oobleck’, this sparkly oozy recipe is great fun for children to play with independently or as a group. This type of activity is wonderful for children of all ages to engage in and great for their sensory development. The oozy goo […]
How to make a simple DIY mud kitchen
Mud, glorious mud! Making a super simple mud kitchen for Possum (aged 2.5 years) and her older cousins has been my dream for quite awhile. My hesitation has never been whether they would enjoy the tactile and messy experience or not, but I wasn’t sure how to set it up so it was simple, temporary […]
Aussie scented sensory rice
Australia Day is my national day of celebration and it takes place on  26th January of every year. It is on this day that many ‘Aussies’ get together with friends and family, usually over a friendly BBQ or casual game of backyard cricket, to reflect on what they love about our country and show their pride by displaying […]
Simple slime recipe with foam balls
Here is a fun and simple slime recipe with foam balls. Your children will love the texture and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make! Slime has certainly been very popular with children over the last few years, although I’m not sure their parents would agree. Haha The truth is, however, that slime […]
3 ingredient Dinosaur Dough
You’ll absolutely love making my silky soft 3 ingredient dinosaur dough. It’s so insanely easy to make, yes you only need 3 ingredients (possibly 2). It will have your children playing for hours because playdough is so open-ended and wonderful. Seriously, make this. You guys have loved my fairy dough recipe, it has been my most popular post […]
How to make Damper Bread
Do you know how to make damper bread? Damper is a traditional dense Australian soda bread that long ago was made by stockmen traveling long distances and carrying only basic food rations. It’s a bread that is typically cooked on the ground and over hot coals but can be made using a few simple ingredients at home, […]
Quiet time glitter bottle
Unlike calming glitter bottles, a quiet time glitter bottle is designed for children who are just needing moments of rest and relaxation, rather than needing to reverse a feeling of anger or frustration. They are so simple to make and lovely for children to watch. The toddler years can be the time that grey hair […]
Decorating party hats
Children love to get creative using odd of bits and pieces found from around the home. Here is a simple activity in decorating party hats, which children as young as toddler age will have fun doing. Perfect and easy to set up for birthday parties or playgroup sessions. Possum (aged 2.5 years) loves to decorate […]
Decorating Fans for Chinese New Year
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 […]
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 […]
Mess Free Painting with Kids
I absolutely love painting with Possum but, lets face it, the thought of cleaning it all up can be a little off putting at times. So here is a great activity that is mess free painting with kids, which is easy for you to set up and your children will absolutely love! Materials […]