Learning through Play
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School Holiday Activities: Invitation to play
No new toys ā¬ļøKids can easily get bored with their toys because they see the same ones all the time. Itās like how we get tired of wearing the same...
Super Activity: Gnome Quest
Super Activity ā¬ļøHad 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 foršā¢ hand eye coordinationā¢ gross motor skillsā¢ collaborative playā¢ 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 ā¬ļøMeasuring 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.Itās great because you can modify it to meet each childās needs.āļømy nearly 3 year old...
School Holiday Activities: Park Ranger Adventure
Plan for tomorrow ā¬ļøWe're trying to spend more hours outdoors and often get trapped in the same routines of the same local parks.Today we lured the kids up into the...
School Holiday Activities: Torchy Treasure Hunt
Try this ā¬ļøKids 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
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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...
Messy is Best
Is messy best? ā¬ļøWhen I say 'Messy Is Best', here's what I mean.Kids can only learn new skills when they're given the opportunity to practice those skills over and over.And...
7 Reasons to Prioritise Messy Play
Beyond beneficial ā¬ļøDelving into messy play opens up a world of learning opportunities for our little ones. Hereās why itās so crucial:šļøMessy play encourages problem-solving skills as children navigate different...
POV: You're not scared of messy play...
Cleaning hacks ā¬ļøā¬ļøI 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...
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.šMy kids are really into car wash play at the moment.šThey pretend...
Why I let my kids play with tools
ā ļøHow risky?ā ļøWe 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...
Water Play aways WINS!
Water play always wins.It doesnāt have to be fancy. Kids love water play and thereās nothing better for these hot summer days.Iām not joking when I say Iāve set this...
Cute Christmas Crafting
āSparkling snowflakes in the making! āļøšCrafting these pipe cleaner and bead snowflake decorations isnāt just about decking the hallsāitās a fun way to boost hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills...
Ready, Set, Go! Ramp Games for Language Development
Get your baby talking.š¶Ramp games spark childrenās interest because thereās so much anticipation!When will the ball drop?How fast will it roll?Where will it land?Itās the kind of thing they want...
3 easy play ideas
ā¬ļø3 easy play ideasā¬ļøSometimes us parents are just desperate for a couple of minutes to ourselves. We want our kids to play independently for a little bit but they're bored...