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 …
DIY Crunchy Cotton Ball Apples Smash
How would your toddler react if you set them up an activity that meant they needed to destroy something? If you think this concept will bring them joy, please keep …
DIY Bottle Top Alphabet Board
We love reusing resources that would otherwise end up contributing to landfill. Bottle tops are a favourite amongst other resources such as cardboard boxes, egg cartons, fruit netting, and toilet …
DIY Kinetic Sand
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 …
DIY Bath Time Soap Jellies
I’m not sure what is happening at your place around bath time. At our place, it is hit and miss on how well the news will be received. The kids …
How to Make Chia Seed Oobleck Slime for Sensory Play
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 …
Isolation Family Time for Easter
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 …
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
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 …
Fine Motor Jelly Rescue
Whats 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 …
Tape Animal Parade Activity for Toddlers
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, …
Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs
Dapple with a bit of science at home with the kids with this two part, sensory activity! These Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs are easy to create at home with your toddler …
Vegetable and Spice Based Dyes
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 …
DIY Colour Matching Craft Sticks and Pegs
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 …
How to Make Sand Dough
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!
Muddy Pigs Small World Sensory Play
Sensory play is always a hit at our house. Stimulation via the five senses; hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch, provides so much information for a developing brain. This being said, …
Discovery Bags of Squishy Fine Motor Fun!
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 …
