This cotton ball fish activity is a great way to fill a spare half hour using resources that you likely have at home already. It is a perfect activity that proves simple can be the most engaging. All three of my kids have loved this easy set up fine motor activity. They love using the…
Strengthen fine motor skills using just water with this easy set up magic writing cloth silhouettes activity. Looking at these images, I can understand the *gasp* that may be leaving your lips however please, chill and breathe. Yes, it looks like there is black ‘paint’ happening… and indoors however it really isn’t! The black is…
Australians and New Zealanders around the world unite to commemorate and remember those no longer with us due to their sacrifice for their country on Anzac Day. Anzac Day 2024 Activities Why do we celebrate Anzac Day? Anzac Day is a day of remembrance. Commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders with services and marches throughout…
I’ve found the perfect summer project to share with you: DIY Sponge Water Bombs. After being gifted a pack of water bombs or water balloons, my children had the best afternoon filling and throwing them at each other. They were running around, being active it fits of laughter. However as the giggles turned to requests…
Get ready to explore the super cool realm of painting with balls with your toddler in this article. Brace yourself for an artistic adventure where your toddler can experiment, explore, and create their very own masterpieces. That is while boosting their fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and sensory experiences. We’ve got a step-by-step guide that…
Painting with construction trucks is a creative and enjoyable activity for your digger-loving toddler! Painting with trucks combines the excitement of playing with vehicles and the artistic expression of painting. It offers a unique approach to creating artwork by using the wheels of toy trucks to create fascinating patterns and textures on a canvas or…
Pop your paint brush aside and have fun with rubber ducky stamping with your toddler. This is a great standalone activity or one to further expand on a 5 little ducks theme. Rubber ducks are a great tool for babies and toddlers to use for painting. Learn more about rubber stamping and the benefits of…
A magic writing cloth is a great tool for paint-less painting for your toddler. How does painting with black paint sound…. indoors… with a toddler? If this scenario makes you crinkle your nose and cringe a little, I have the answer for you. It’s a magic writing cloth. Magic Writing Cloth Toddlers love painting for…
Save time pinning ideas with these ready made printable bookish play packs! Expand on your toddler’s favourite books with these book themed printable activity packs that are bursting with learning opportunities! Printable Bookish Play Packs for Toddler and Preschoolers So you have been stuck in the Pinterest rabbit hole, looking for inspiration to add extra…
Have Christmas activities sorted for 2022 with this complete Christmas activity pack of printable activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Breathe knowing you have Christmas fun at the ready with the push of ‘print’. These activities are fun and they also support the development of so many life skills. Printable Christmas 2022 Activity Pack Little Wooden…
Okay it’s time to get excited and feel the weight lift off your shoulders- the Beginners Sensory Play Course is a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the world of sensory play for parents, early childhood educators, and teachers alike and it is ready to play… now. Little Wooden Toybox’s Beginners Sensory Play Course Review Toddlers…
Your kids will love this quick, simple DIY homemade, taste-safe chalk paint. Let us face reality. Kids love mess. It is a bonus that so much organic learning happens through interaction with messy play. Sometimes we parents just need to embrace the chaos and paint a rainbow! What better way to canoodle the turmoil than…
Create something beautiful with your child’s nature finds with this simple DIY sticky nature collage. The frame is super simple to put together and the designs are only limited by your imagination. This is a beautiful way of celebrating those sticks, leaves, and flowers collected along walks and nature adventures. DIY Sticky Nature Collage Does…
A climbing rainbow is a fun and easy science experiment that helps explain the science behind capillary action. That is, all while creating a beautiful rainbow that literally moves before your eyes! The process of capillary action helps water and other liquids move through small tubes or vessels, which is evident in nature every day….
A DIY ball run is a great way to entertain your little ones. Hands up if you have some toilet rolls lurking around the house somewhere *raises hand*. Our house certainly presents the opportunity for a DIY toilet roll play idea pretty regularly! This play hack is so simple to set up and can put…
Does your toddler love snails? Snail trail letter tracing is a fun way of incorporating their love of snails into a fun alphabet learning activity. Snail Trail Letter Tracing Letter tracing is a great way for toddlers to improve their hand-eye coordination and motor skills. It also helps develop their literacy skills as they learn…
Are you looking for printable book activities to do with your children? Look no further! This printable We’re Going on a Bear Hunt activities play pack will keep your little ones entertained and engaged while they work on their reading comprehension. We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one! We’re…
Personalised Christmas activities, gifts and decor are a memorable way to celebrate the festive season! Have that well thought out gift designed and created for the special children in your life. This is a sure way to make them feel extra special. These treasures will become keep sakes to keep for years to come. Best…
Nothing marks the festive season more than easy Christmas crafts! Christmas is coming- insert the sound of jingling bells and jolly laughter. Here is a great collection of easy Christmas crafts for kids that you can easily do at home too! Whether you are filling in an afternoon, creating homemade Christmas decorations or making some…
Grab your paint pots and get ready to have fun with this toilet roll butterfly craft idea! If your household is anything like ours, there is usually a toilet roll or two lurking around somewhere. This simple craft idea is just the perfect thing to utilise this common resource. Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft This paper…
