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…
Hush Possum and Grandma Poss have been favourite characters amongst Australian families for as long as I can remember. We are featuring Possum Magic activities in this week’s play. Extend your child’s reading time with some bookish play! Showcasing popular titles, a new picture book play pack is here! We are lucky enough to get…
This is a guide to Australia’s favourite Tuff Tray for sensory play. Over the years tuff trays have been becoming increasingly popular to host sensory play, picnics, use as a table, and water play. It’s not hard to understand why. The benefits of sensory play have been long advocated for. Now it is even easier…
Here is an ultimate list of the best Easter Baskets ideas for kids and over 120 non-lolly Easter Egg fillers that kids love. Whether you are looking for Easter Basket craft ideas, steps to creating the perfect Easter basket, or non-candy Easter egg filler inspiration, you will find all that here plus more! Best Easter…
If you are looking for a way to make bath time fun, you will love these DIY bath time soap jellies. I’m not sure what is happening at your place around bath time. At our place, it is a hit and miss how well the news will be received. The kids either get excited to…
Learning to read with CVCs and phonics-based learning has shown huge success in developing long-term reading and writing competency. Having the ability to read and write is such a monumental element in our modern-day lives in so many ways. Teaching your child to read and write can be exciting and be made lots of fun!…
This article is a parents guide to metalinguistics. So your pre-primary kid has come home from school and said they are learning digraphs. I remember when my oldest daughter did this to me. Ummm… you’re learning about what exactly please? Now, while she did love explaining what a digraph was, I have taken it upon…
How children learn to read may seem like an overwhelming process. However, this empowering skill is a process that starts long before your child begins to talk and is really not that complicated. Learning to read can be broken down into incremental steps. So where should parents start? Being a part of teaching your child…
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…
The best modern cloth nappies in Australia are more accessible than ever. There is a growing movement of parents choosing to return to cloth nappies in Australia. In 1993, cloth nappies represented 60% of nappies used. Nowdays, this number has reduced to just 5% however there is a moving trend which is seeing more families…
Are you looking for fun Christmas snacks for kids to help celebrate the festive season? Here is a great list of fun Christmas-themed snacks you and the kids can make at home this Christmas. Whether searching for a fun snack for playgroup, a Christmas party, a class party, or lunchbox inspiration, you will find a…
A celebration ring is a simple yet meaningful, unique, and beautiful way to bring focus to a special event. Whether it may be celebrating a birthday or changing seasons, this Waldorf inspired wooden ring is a timeless tradition that the whole family can enjoy. Wooden Celebration Ring Guide If you are searching for a new…
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…
Taste-safe or edible water beads are a great alternative to traditional water beads for safe sensory play for your baby and toddler! Tapioca pearls offer the same sensory opportunities as water beads while being completely edible! Parents can relax a little more knowing they provide their babies and toddlers with a great sensory play learning…
Have you been considering a soft touch Relax Mat tatami rug for your child’s play space? Here is our comprehensive Relax Mat by Muscle Mat review to show you why our Relax Mat has quickly become such a valued addition to our play area. In this review, learn what a tatami mat is and all…
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…
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…
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…
