Learning through Play
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7 Reasons to Prioritise Messy Play
Beyond beneficial ⬇️Delving into messy play opens up a world of learning opportunities for our little ones. Here’s why it’s so crucial:🖐️Messy play encourages problem-solving skills as children navigate different...
Triggered by Mess?
Try THIS ⬇️If you're triggered by messy play, you're not alone. For many of us, chaos and disorder doesn't feel good in our own nervous system. Sometimes it's just who...
Embracing Messy Play Indoors
⚠️HOT TIP⚠️We pull out water play every day without fail. Come rain or shine. Kids love it, it keeps them occupied for ages plus I know they're learning HEAPS from...
Water Play aways WINS!
Water play always wins.It doesn’t have to be fancy. Kids love water play and there’s nothing better for these hot summer days.I’m not joking when I say I’ve set this...
Simple Play Idea: Dandelion Lions
Dandelions are EVERYWHERE at the moment and kids sure do give you a new appreciation for them. We love spotting their sunny, yellow heads when we're out and about, or...
Craft a Christmas Decoration
Could you?It's nothing the vacuum can't fix!Let your kids go wild with glitter this festive season. It's such a fun resource and there's no better time to explore it.We made...
Christmas Tree Decorating
Yay or nay?!EACH TO THEIR OWN but I'm pretty passionate about Christmas being allllll about the kids. There's no part of the Christmas decorations that they're not allowed to touch...
Cute Christmas Crafting
“Sparkling snowflakes in the making! ❄️🎄Crafting these pipe cleaner and bead snowflake decorations isn’t just about decking the halls—it’s a fun way to boost hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills...
Normalising Body Talk with Children
Bodies aren't taboo.Of course it's up to you how comfortable you feel talking to your child about bodily functions.My view is that bodies shouldn't be taboo, and that we should...
The easiest sensory-play idea that you can do anywhere
What is sensory play?It's any play that stimulates the senses.Look no further than just getting outside.Finding time to get outside is an instant stress reliever for both you and your...
Are clothes holding back your child's development?!
Wet feet ✅ cold hands ✅If clothes are child sized then they're made for play. A child's only job is to play, and explore, and get messy, and discover how...
No time to set up Learning Activities
No time? Do this.Just involve your kids in what you're doing. Whether thar be cooking or laundry or dishes - just give them a role. You'd be surprised how much...
Rules I stick to at the Park
Are you holding your child back?!It can feel like we're helping when we're holding our child's hand for balance, helping them to climb and putting them on the top of...
Your Child will Listen and Learn better when you add a bit of Fun
Never underestimate play.Play is our kids’ favourite setting. It’s what makes them tick. So when you’re looking to make a transition to another activity or do something you know they...
Are you Triggered by Messy Play?
Triggered?You're not alone. I've heard so many parents say that messy play triggers them, whether it be the worry of it getting on the furniture or the beautiful colours being...
Play Idea: 2 Ingredient Cloud Dough
Messy is best! You can make cloud dough out of stuff you probably already have in your house, it smells delicious and it keeps for ages. Throw some cornflour in...
The Benefits of Play Fighting for Child Development
1, 2, 3, FIGHT!! If you have a toddler who's full of energy and emotion - look no further than play fighting. There are SO MANY benefits. On an evening,...
Teach and Learn: Shop Play Edition
Is there anything better than playing shops? I don't think so. Watch me play with Etta (age 20 months) and keep an interaction going. Remember, children learn language best through...
Vehicle Play
Who had more fun? Jon and I creating this or the kids finding it first thing this morning?!? The jury's out, but it DID give us a good half hour...
Role Play to Real Life
We're so privileged to be able to take the car wherever we need to go, but we're probably not using public transport as often as we could. Because it's not...