If you have pom poms lying around then pom pom soup is a must-do activity! If you don’t have any pom pom… get some! Pom poms are such versatile resources that can be used and reused repeatedly. We have been using the same pom poms (plus some) since Miss 8 was a toddler. They have…
Here is a round up of the best insect and bug toys for toddlers! When it comes to bug themed gift ideas for kids, there are so many varieties that are popular. Play to your child’s interests and you are going to find the perfect match! Encourage your toddlers love for nature while learning about…
Here is a list of children’s picture books about acceptance and diversity. We all wish for our children to be resilient and accepting of others. Teaching children to celebrate difference and diversity, supports them in accepting themselves as individuals. By recognising their own strengths and weaknesses, children can develop a sense of self awareness and…
One thing we parents learn quickly is that the frustrations of a 2 year old come on hard and fast. Have you ever had something on your mind but can’t find the words to express how you feel or what you are thinking? Frustrating wasn’t it? Welcome to the mind space of a 2-year-old. At…
Alfoil-wrapped puzzle pieces have been a huge hit for years in our house. That is, for the bigger kids just as much as the small! What am I saying? Any toy wrapped in alfoil has been a huge hit. There is something special in taking something familiar but presenting it to them differently. Apart from…
Here are 10 tips that you may take into account for assisting your little ones to develop their speech and language development. The best tool to encourage healthy speech and language development is YOU! Tips encouraging speech and language development Speech is a huge part of our society’s means of communicating. Your child’s first words…
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…
Most people are unaware of cause and effect learning. It’s a cognitive process that helps infants make sense of the world, which is why it’s so important. Our little people are going to make their mark on this world. In some form or another, their actions are going to have an effect on other people,…
Valuable toddler activities that can really can make a difference to your child’s development include strengthening fine motor skills with pegs! One of the biggest issues educators are seeing with kids entering kindy is their lack of fine motor skills. This in turn, presents challenges when it comes to handwriting, cutting with scissors, tying shoes…
High contrast images for babies can have such a valuable impact on a baby’s development. From sight, cognitive and language development, you can provide an enriched environment for your baby to thrive from the day they are born. High Contrast Images for Babies The development of sensory pathways that are responsible for a child’s vision…
