Taste safe sand can be used in so many meaningful play experiences! There are so many benefits associated with sensory play. Taste safe sand is perfect to use for so many different activities for babies and toddlers to access opportunities to support their growth and development. Not only do kids love playing in this sand,…
In recent years, there has been a shift back to classic wooden toys such as those of generations before us. With all the technological advances of today, why are parents choosing to go with old school toys? Simply, because they are better. Why Wooden Toys are Better Parents are often faced with the difficult decision…
The school holidays have began and one of my goals is to up the science play. Mr 10 loves science and is like a sponge for intel around the subject. With the two girl around, I needed to come up with an interesting experiment that was also safe for them to be involved in. Bicarbonate…
The immediate result of giving some plastic straws and pair of scissors to four and nine year old quickly is a whole lot of teeny tiny coloured tubular pieces! To be honest, Miss 4 was being the ultimate pest to everyone in the family and I needed a quick activity that would keep her busy…
One topic that often comes up amongst mummies when we are out and about is getting our love munchkins to eat their food. More often than not, if mummy was to prepare a lovely, healthy, well thought out, well assembled plate of quality nutrition, it seems that it is more common for our children to…
Paper plate hair cuts are a fun way to practise scissor skills for toddlers and preschoolers. This simple craft can be set up and ready to play within minutes and can present other valuable incidental learning opportunities at the same time. Paper Plate Hair Cut Craft Watching Miss 4 try and manipulate her scissors around…
Homemade yoghurt is so easy to make yourself. There are no complicated steps or ingredients and making your own yoghurt is almost foolproof! Get the kids involved and discover the delicious taste-safe science behind the process. How to Make Homemade Yoghurt When I sit down and look for ways to make our weekly grocery shop…
Miss 15m loves screwing and unscrewing the lids from bottles, containers and little pots. Watching her manipulate her fingers in different positions and strategising how to remove the lid is so rewarding. She is learning to persist through trial and error- a skill that will continue to develop well into adult hood! This morning I…
In the early hours of this morning Miss 14 months was unsettled. Once she was settled and I was tucked back up in bed. I stumbled for my phone and was excited to see a little notification bringing to my attention that a delivery had been made by my front door. Hello Fresh! It was…
It’s that day of the week when we open the fridge and create all sorts of dishes using the odd leftovers from the previous week. Welcome to Meal Plan Monday! We are quarantining ourselves at the moment so running down to the supermarket wasn’t an option. The joys of kids and their germs. Rather than…
After getting some inspiration from one of our lovely colleagues, we just had to give this activity a shot for some toddler fun! Pots of Fun for your Toddler It didn’t take long for us to undress our dress ups clothes rack, find some hooks and venture to our pots cupboard. With some assistance from…
I have always been a bit hesitant to involve Miss 14 months in our sensory tray activities. She loves putting things in her mouth, like many toddlers. The fear of her choking on the sensory medium, has been the leading factor of leading her to other play opportunities. Yesterday, while we were settling Miss 4…
Whilst there is an ever growing pressure on our children to perform academically, there is so much for them to learn through unstructured, creative play. Learn and Grow with Creative Play Through creative play, your child will develop skills that will allow them to utilise information that they will learn in the classroom and put…
