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Fine motor ribbon and whisk activity

October 31, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

When you’re trying to get dinner on the table and you’re needing a quick and easy activity, have your child try this fine motor ribbon and whisk activity. You know me, I love when play ideas for kids is simple and not fancy. Give kids a set of pots and pans and they’re entertained for […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor Tagged With: fine motor, indoors

Pom pom challenge using a straw and tape

April 26, 2016 by Kate 5 Comments

If you ever need a quick and simple activity to keep the kids busy, set up a pom pom challenge using a straw and tape. It’s great fun for kids of all ages and something children can do independently or as a group.  Don’t you just love those activities that keep the kids entertained for ages? […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Fine Motor, Indoor play, Play Tagged With: fine motor, games, indoors, simple set up

Clean Mud recipe for kids play

Clean Mud recipe

October 23, 2015 by Kate 7 Comments

This 3 ingredient clean mud recipe is lots of fun for kids to make and play with. Soft and mouldable, it is the perfect alternative if you have a child who struggles to touch outdoor dirt and mud. Also great for children who have sensitive skin as the ingredients are not damaging. It’s just great fun […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers Tagged With: fine motor, indoors, outdoors, sensory play

Colour painting with droppers

Dropper Painting for Kids

October 28, 2014 by Kate 16 Comments

If you’re looking for an activity for your little one that is simple to set up, will have them engaged in learning about colours and developing fine motor skills then I present this fun and creative approach to painting. It’s dropper painting for kids.   Possum (almost 3 years old) absolutely loved, loved, loved this painting activity. She really didn’t want […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Fine Motor, Paint Tagged With: fine motor, indoors, learning colours, outdoors, painting

mixing and changing colours in this magic milk science experiment for kids

Magic Milk Science Experiment

August 3, 2014 by Kate 72 Comments

Here is a magic milk science experiment that your children will want to do again and again! Read on to learn how to do the magic milk science experiment and why it happens.  This particular science activity is lots of fun and a great introduction to those children who haven’t had much experience in observing […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Science Tagged With: colour, indoors, preschooler, science, toddler

handmade wrapping paper with cardboard shape stamps

Cardboard shape stamps

July 30, 2014 by Kate 11 Comments

    We always have lots of painting activities on our ‘to do’ list and I was pleased to finally get around to doing this one, cardboard shape stamps. It’s not a new activity, in fact Mama, Papa, Bubba inspired me with this post, but it was one I knew little Possum (2.5 years) would have […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft Tagged With: colours, indoors, outdoors, paint, painting, recycling, shapes

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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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