I was approached by Tesalate a few weeks ago, to see if we would be interested in trying one of their sand-free towels for review. I had heard really positive things about Tesalate beach towels so my interest was sparked instantly. Could this unicorn beach towel really be as good as I had heard it…
As a parent, one thing I have learned is that a child’s bad mood can often be turned around with water. When Mr 14 weeks was having a grump I instinctively thought to ‘just add water’. We set up baby’s first water sensory play. Baby’s First Water Sensory Play Water has been called upon to…
Have you ever had that feeling, when you discover something new and your discovery just makes sense? Scrolling through Instagram one night, I came across a product that just made perfect sense – a trolley strap! Product Review – The Trolley Strap Long gone have times when just popping into the grocery store has meant…
How would your toddler react if you set them up with an activity that meant they needed to destroy something? If you think this concept will bring them joy, please keep reading! DIY Crunchy Cotton Ball Apples are so easy ( and fun) to make and watching your child find so much happiness while learning…
We love reusing resources that would otherwise end up contributing to landfills. Bottle tops are a favourite amongst other resources such as cardboard boxes, egg cartons, fruit netting, and toilet tubes. Armed with a bag of bottle tops, we built an interactive play resource that has proven useful combined with a range of activities. We…
We are certainly very privileged to have an abundance of natural resources available within our community. We are surrounded by parks, bushland, and whimsical forests. Inspired by all the natural materials, we created our own DIY Nature Weaving Board for some nature play. DIY Nature Weaving Board Living in a society with marketing having such…
Sensory play is has been long known to offer so many opportunities for learning and development. I have seen some folks using Kinetic Sand in their play trays however never really ventured into the ventures that it brings. That is until today. We made our own DIY Kinetic Sand. DIY Kinetic Sand While this recipe…
Long have we known of and explored the amazing sensory substance that is Oobleck. When wondering how to take glorious oobleck to the next level, the texture of kids chia seed pudding came to mind. Then was born, Chia Seed Oobleck Slime! How to Make Chia Seed Oobleck Slime for Sensory Play Oobleck has been…
This Easter, for many, is a first separated from families and loved ones. This being said, self-isolating does not mean that family traditions need to stop. Rather, they need to evolve. Valuable family time can still be apart of those cherished memories this Easter with these isolation Easter crafts! Isolation Family Time for Easter Covid-19…
Heading into winter, we are well aware that food can become more scarce for our native birds. After collecting a surplus of pine cones, it only made sense for us to create a way to help out our feathered friends by creating some Pine Cone Bird Feeders! Pine Cone Bird Feeders We love using nature…
What is your toddlers favourite toy at the moment? Dinosaurs, bugs, cars or zoo animals? Either way, this Fine Motor Jelly Rescue is so versatile, you can combine it with so many of your child’s interests to create an engaging sensory experience! Fine Motor Jelly Rescue It wobbles and wiggles, and jiggles and shimmies. You…
Designing activities for your toddler can be so effective when the play is kept simple. This Tape Animal Parade is the perfect example of a simple play idea being engaging, inspiring and loads of fun for your toddler! Tape Animal Parade You must give this activity a go! It is so quick and easy to…
We have embraced the COVID -19 isolation lifestyle, with loads of crafts and messy play activities. This being said, we are starting to run low of some important, yet non-essential supplies. With paint pots running low, we managed to source another way to play with colours. We made our own vegetable and spice based dyes….
Colour Matching Craft Sticks and Pegs is a fun activity that you can do at home with your toddler. Learning about colours is a lesson that you can start discussing from a very young age. Colours are all around us. Learning to distinguish between them can begin with pointing them out in a book, around…
From Pexels – CC0 License When children play outdoors, the benefits are unlimited. Unstructured play outside is as crucial to a child’s development as healthy eating and plenty of sleep. When outdoors, most kids are physically active and adventurous, not to mention social. Playing in nature will improve your child’s mood and soothe stress, as…
One of our household goals has been to reduce the amount of waste we produce. To achieve this, getting the kids involved in recycling and working this into our every day is part of us making these changes long-term and sustainable. Learn about simple swaps and plus get a fun printable recycling sorting activity to…
I was recently approached by Bright Star Kids with the opportunity to review their back-to-school name labels. With the new school year looming and a box full of resources needing to be name labeled, I accepted the offer with no reservations. This is our Bright Star Kids name label review. While I was gifted this…
Trying to choose a gift for your nearest and dearest can be quite challenging. There are so many options available! Browsing through stores and scanning websites for endless hours can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Here is a comprehensive gift guide for your two year old to make buying for your child a more time-efficient and…
Christmas is coming and what better way to start the celebrations than to let the Christmas activities begin! Something that sings Christmas in our household is the smell of spicy cinnamon. This was the inspiration behind our play today. We blended delicious scents to create a fun multi-sensory play experience. Learn how to make cinnamon…
Learn how to make this easy sensory play, sand dough! It’s gritty, looks amazing in small worlds and so easy to make at home!
