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, …
DIY Rainbow Foam for Sensory Play
Rainbow Foam is so easy to make and you probably already have all you need in your kitchen!Within minutes, you can create a beautiful rainbow or simply a couple of …
Sensory Small World Taste Safe Beach
Sensory play is always a success at our place and with Miss 2 still putting everything in her mouth, we are always conscious of creating taste safe sensory small world …
How to Make Crisp White Homemade Corn Flour Clay
We have done homemade salt dough before. It is great however the brown, burnt biscuit look really isn’t very appealing as a base to work with. Yes, a good coat …
Edible Gloopy Slime for Sensory Play
One of the common questions I have been asked by parents lately has been requests for sensory play ideas for toddlers who are still putting everything in their mouth. This …
Fine Motor Fun With Play Dough Letter and Numbers
Learning letters and numbers doesn’t have to be all text books and flash cards. Your child certainly doesn’t need a pencil in hand to begin to build up skills that …
Milking Cows with Your Toddler
We are celebrating all things farming in our play this week. What do farmers do first thing in the morning? Your toddler will love to as well! They milk their …
A Small World Trip to Antarctica with a Toddler
Standing in kitchen this afternoon, I was watching the girls playing nicely but I could see that we were about to hit THAT time of day. Seams were beginning to …
How to Make Moon Sand and Luna Craters
Exploring space with your children is so interesting. It’s a great way for them to learn about the universe and how it works, and you also get some cool science …
Pom Pom Sorting with Toddlers
Pom Poms are such a versatile little item. They are great for sensory play, crafts, counting, colour recognition, teaching spatial awareness, sorting activities and so much more! Today I thought …
DIY Safe to Travel Small Worlds
Small world play is always popular at our house. All three children love exploring the sensory medium and the two older ones get lost in a story with influenced by …
Leaf Threading Play
We love playing with what Mother Nature has provided us with. I often remind myself (and the children) to be grateful for living in such a beautiful part of the …
How to Colour Rice
There is a lot to be said for sensory play. Not only is sensory play, HEAPS of fun, it’s inviting, engaging and provides your child with so many learning opportunities! …
Oobleck- A Sensory Marvel
If there is ever a time when I need to choose a sensory medium that will be the last we will ever have in the world, it would be Oobleck. …
Edible Insect Dig in the Dirt
Sensory play is the best! With little Miss 19m getting involved, I am always trying to keep our play medium taste safe or better yet, edible. Here is a flash …
Pom Poms and a Balancing Worm
Today I am feeling grateful to be a part of an amazing community of like minded parents who all love to inspire each other with different play ideas. Yesterday one …
Fine Motor Plaque Attack
We all know that daily brushing of our teeth is very important for dental health. The recommended three minutes of brushing twice a day can seem like a lot of …
Taste Safe Mud Play
Today was our first super sunny day of spring. Super sunny makes water play a must! I asked Miss 19m if she would like to play in some water and …
How to Colour Pasta
Pasta is a staple pantry item in most kitchens. It can also be a useful resource in the playroom too! Use pasta in sensory play, small world play, craft activities …
Nature and Nude Playdough
Scrolling through social media, I often get caught up in the hype of elaborate activities and play ideas for the kids. While they are still on the cards, today I …