Painting is always a welcomed activity. This quick and easy homemade puff paint recipe can take your arts and crafts to a whole new level with a dash of science- literally! Using ingredients in the kitchen, you can have your very own homemade puff paint made and ready to play in minutes. Puff paint that…
Scanning and searching for patterns, symbols and objects are known as a great pre-reading exercise. These Discovery Bags make learning so interesting and fun! While I feel Miss 18m is well and truly not ready to pick up a book and interpret the words on its pages, there are some pre-literacy skills that I feel…
We love playing with water beads at our place however they can be very dangerous if consumed. Miss 4 is old enough to understand the risk and will happily keep them away from her mouth. The same cannot be said for Miss 16m – understandably. The water beads turned into an activity that really only…
One topic that often comes up amongst mummies when we are out and about is getting our love munchkins to eat their food. More often than not, if mummy was to prepare a lovely, healthy, well thought out, well assembled plate of quality nutrition, it seems that it is more common for our children to…
During our day to day activities, one topic that seems to be coming up with Mummies of toddlers lately is social development. Each of us are encouraging our children to play with one another child building a sand castle or staking blocks however are we being realistic with our expectations? Six Stages of Social Development…
Add some fun into every day with these balance activities for toddlers. Learn how to add balancing games into you toddlers day to not only improve their balance and coordination but many other vital life skills too. The Importance of Balance and Coordination Developing balance and coordination early in life sets the foundation for a…
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…
In this blog post, we dive into an exciting and educational apple-sorting activity designed to captivate the mind of your toddler. Through hands-on engagement, children not only enjoy themselves but also cultivate essential cognitive skills. The art of sorting apples goes beyond mere play – it’s a valuable learning experience that lays the foundation for…
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…
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…
Learn how to create a taste-safe dinosaur fossil dig for your toddler. Kids love dinosaurs. It seems that most kids show an interest in dinosaurs at one point or another. Dinosaur fossil digs are a fantastic way to introduce young children to the world of science and history. Not only are they fun and engaging,…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
