Sensory play is has been long known to offer so many opportunities for learning and development. I have seen some folks using Kinetic Sand in their play trays however never …
DIY Bath Time Soap Jellies
I’m not sure what is happening at your place around bath time. At our place, it is hit and miss on how well the news will be received. The kids …
How to Make Chia Seed Oobleck Slime for Sensory Play
Long have we known of and explored the amazing sensory substance that is Oobleck. When wondering how to take glorious oobleck to the next level, the texture of kids chia …
Isolation Family Time for Easter
This Easter, for many, is a first separated from families and loved ones. This being said, self-isolating does not mean that family traditions need to stop. Rather, they need to …
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Heading into winter, we are well aware that food can become more scarce for our native birds. After collecting a surplus of pine cones, it only made sense for us …
Fine Motor Jelly Rescue
Whats your toddlers favourite toy at the moment? Dinosaurs, bugs, cars or zoo animals? Either way this Fine Motor Jelly Rescue is so versatile, you can combine it with so …
Tape Animal Parade Activity for Toddlers
Designing activities for your toddler can be so effective when the play is kept simple. This Tape Animal Parade is the perfect example of a simple play idea being engaging, …
Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs
Dapple with a bit of science at home with the kids with this two part, sensory activity! These Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs are easy to create at home with your toddler …
Vegetable and Spice Based Dyes
We have embraced the COVID -19 isolation lifestyle, with loads of crafts and messy play activities. This being said, we are starting to run low of some important, yet non-essential …
DIY Colour Matching Craft Sticks and Pegs
Colour Matching Craft Sticks and Pegs is a fun activity that you can do at home with your toddler. Learning about colours is a lesson that you can start discussing …
Clever Ways To Encourage Kids To Play Outside
From Pexels – CC0 License When children play outdoors, the benefits are unlimited. Unstructured play outside is as crucial to a child’s development as healthy eating and plenty of sleep. …
Recycling With Kids
One of our household goals has been to reduce the amount of waste we produce. As a family of 5, there are certainly plenty of opportunities to be able to …
Bright Star Kids Name Labels Review
I was recently approached by Bright Star Kids with the opportunity to review their back to school name labels. With the new school year looming and a box full of …
A Gift Guide for Two-Year-Old Toddlers
Trying to choose a gift for your nearest and dearest can be quite challenging. There are so many options available! Browsing through stores and scanning websites for endless hours can …
How to Make Cinnamon and Ginger Scented Play-dough
Christmas is coming and what better way to start the celebrations than to let the Christmas activities begin! Something that sings Christmas in our household is the smell of spicy …
How to Make Sand Dough
Learn how to make this easy sensory play, sand dough! It’s gritty, looks amazing in small worlds and so easy to make at home!
Interview with Alex from One Born Every Minute Australia
One Born Every Minute Australia has aired its third episode this week! If you haven’t already heard, One Born Every Minute Australia is based upon the series with the same …
Top Tips For Your Child’s First School Term
Image via Pexels – CC0 Licence If you have a child that started school this September, then you’ll realise what a huge milestone it is – for you and for …
Muddy Pigs Small World Sensory Play
Sensory play is always a hit at our house. Stimulation via the five senses; hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch, provides so much information for a developing brain. This being said, …
Purple Cabbage pH Experiment
Science is so much fun! Team the experimental elements of a science experiment with colours and you have an amazing lesson of discovery for your toddler! Purple cabbage can be …
