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…
Extend your child’s favourite books with Dr Suess pre-writing activities for kindergarten children. Learning to write is a magical place! And what better way to begin this big adventure than with the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss? With his colorful characters, silly rhymes, and playful stories, Dr. Seuss captures the imagination of young learners like…
I have gathered a treasure trove of 185 splendid non-food sensory table material ideas to inspire your next play session. Sensory play is an incredible way to engage children’s curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills while helping them explore the world around them. Sensory tables, in particular, offer a hands-on approach to stimulating a child’s senses,…
In this article, we are going to discuss how to turn some empty formula tins into a fun posting activity for your toddler by teaming them with magnetic tiles. Keeping toddlers entertained and engaged while supporting their development doesn’t have to involve expensive toys or elaborate setups. Sometimes, the simplest DIY activities can spark joy…
In this article, we are going to discuss how to ensure your child is meeting their nutritional needs and how multivitamins could be considered to fill the gaps. As parents we all want what’s best for our kids, right? From the very get go, we undertake a journey to ensuring our toddlers grow up healthy…
Learn about fine motor skills for four-year-olds and ways you can support your child’s development through play. Fine motor skills are foundational skills that are vital for so many life skills. In a world with many advancements, it is unfortunate that many children are entering formal schooling without these vital skills. So buckle up and…
Understanding the differences between these fine motor skills and gross motor skills is essential for fostering a child’s physical development and enhancing their confidence as they navigate their environment. As toddlers embark on their journey of exploration and discovery, they engage in a myriad of activities that contribute to their overall development. Among the most…
Threading onto natural branches is a great sensory activity for your toddler. Loads of incidental learning and developing vital skills. All with some natural branches! Threading with Natural Branches I discovered a gem of an activity that perfectly blends learning and nature. Threading wooden rings onto natural branches not only engaged my little one but…
Scoop and transfer activities have been a favourite go to in our play room for years and for good reason. Within. minutes a simple and engaging sensory activity can be set up and ready to play. These invitations to play always inspire creativity and allow for developing so many vital skills! Scoop and Transfer Activities…
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…
