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Teach children to tie their shoelace

April 27, 2015 by Kate 7 Comments

Tying our shoes is something we do as adults and often without thinking. As children get older they also need to learn how to tie their own shoelaces independently. It can be challenging. Here is a simple tool that you can make at home can help teach children to tie their shoelace and have fun […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Craft, Fine Motor, Parenting Tagged With: fine motor, how to, recycing

peach scented playdough

Peach scented play dough

September 19, 2014 by Kate 4 Comments

Play dough is great fun for kids, especially when you know how to make peach scented play dough. It’s so easy to make and the delicious scent will have your children playing with for a whole lot longer than you ever expected them to.  The learning benefits of children playing with play dough is really quite endless. Anna […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Fine Motor, Playdough Tagged With: DIY, fine motor, how to, play dough, playdough, recipe

how to fly a kite tutorial for a windy day

How to fly a kite

September 7, 2014 by Kate 5 Comments

Do you know how to fly a kite? There are a few simple steps you can do to make flying a kite with your children successful and lots of fun.  We have recently enjoyed a coastal holiday on Australia’s north eastern beaches. The weather can be relied upon to be perfectly warm, however, we did experience […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Outdoor Activity, Play, Uncategorized, Video Tagged With: how to, outdoor activity

How to dye corn kernels for play

How to dye corn kernels for play

February 27, 2014 by Kate 12 Comments

Sensory learn is such an important part of play for children. Providing them with opportunities to explore sand, water and rice are great ways to help them develop their senses. How about corn kernels! Here are instructions on how to dye corn kernels for play. Using corn kernels for play Corn kernels are great for […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Fine Motor Tagged With: colour, how to

handmade DIY string bowl craft for kids

How to make a string bowl with kids

February 15, 2014 by Kate 22 Comments

Here are the instructions on how to make a string bowl with kids. It’s a great craft activity that is great for developing fine motor skills, especially in older children. I find it really rewarding to transform simple items into something useful. My husband has almost stopped rolling his eyes at the moments his found […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Craft, Gift Idea, Making, Paint, Uncategorized Tagged With: children, craft, fine motor, how to, kids, make, painting

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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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