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Drawing with wet chalk

November 20, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your children are starting to really lose the plot and you’re looking for a quick and simple activity then ask them to do some drawing with wet chalk! Your children will think you come up with the best ideas and you might even have time for a coffee as they play!  Don’t get me […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art, Outdoor Activity, Uncategorized Tagged With: chalk, drawing

Paint with water activity for kids who are bored or wanting to be creative outdoors.

Painting with Water

October 19, 2015 by Kate 10 Comments

Painting with water is one of those activities that kids absolutely love and can spend hours doing over and over again. It helps build their creativity and confidence to experiment and develop early writing skills. And all you need is a bit of sunshine, brush and water!    I remember as a child painting with water on the […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Outdoor Activity, Writing Tagged With: drawing, outdoor activity, water, writing

DIY chalk rake

October 31, 2013 by Kate 24 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft Tagged With: chalk, drawing, literacy, writing

DIY Homemade Multicoloured Chalk

September 29, 2013 by Kate 48 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Making, Recipes Tagged With: drawing, recipe, writing

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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