Learning through Play
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Super Activity: Gnome Quest
Super Activity ⬇️Had ZERO IDEA this was on in the school holidays but it was a happy accident that we ended up in the Gnome Quest today. We had been...
School Holiday Activities: Washing Basketball
Also good for👇• hand eye coordination• gross motor skills• collaborative play• social skillsSetting up throwing games can be such an amazing way for children to get out their big energy.Setting...
School Holiday Activities: Measuring Monsters
Play is learning ⬇️Measuring might not sound cool or fun to us but for kids, understanding the sheer size of some of their favourite animals can be such a WOW...
School Holiday Activities: Number Bounce
My kids are obsessed with numbers at the moment so we devised this game today.It’s great because you can modify it to meet each child’s needs.☀️my nearly 3 year old...
School Holiday Activities: Torchy Treasure Hunt
Try this ⬇️Kids love a treasure hunt and this is such a great way to make the most out of the darker winter evenings (or those dark rooms we've all...
2D Magnetic Art
TV ALTERNATIVE ✅ This is such a fun one to set up the night before. It always pays off to have an invitation to play set up for them to...
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...
Save your recycling!
Egg cartons + multiples from nature = A recipe for so many play and learning opportunities.My kids LOVE collecting conkers, acorns or stones on our walks out in nature. They're...
POV: You're not scared of messy play...
Cleaning hacks ⬇️⬇️I know that SO MANY OF US are loathed to do more messy play because we already have enough on our plates as parents and we don't want...
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...
18 month old milestones
Are milestones important? Milestones aren't everything. The world is a better place because everyone is different and on their own path - it's not feasible to suggest that EVERYONE should...
Play Math
It all adds up....There's a reason early childhood centres rotate the toys that are out and move them into different places regularl!Re-introducing and re-locating toys sparks a child's interest and...
Support your Child's Scissor Skills
Easy hack for fine motor strength....Using scissors is one of those skills that is really helpful for kid's starting school - but did you know that scissor practice is also...
DIY Car Wash
Who's kid would LOVE this?!Tag a friend who's kid would go wild for this sort of play set up.🚘My kids are really into car wash play at the moment.🚓They pretend...
Why I let my kids play with tools
⚠️How risky?⚠️We don't tend to associate tools with preschoolers. Naturally - we tend to think "err no - they'll stab their eyes out and wreck my home - they can...
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...
Easy way to keep your baby busy
Tummy time WIN.The more time our little ones spend on the floor completely free to move their bodies, the better.It can be tempting to want to plonk them into their...
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...
Play Ideas for around home
Play ideas.What I did at home all day with the (sick)2yo and the 4yo.Totally not spending hours coming up with elite play ideas - just moving the resources and getting...
