May 2010

We Play

May 31, 2010

This week we have been enjoying the last of the autumn days, enjoying time outdoors both at home and further afield. Immy has developed a fascination with backyard ‘minibeasts’ and every time we head outdoors together, I find myself on a bug hunt – digging for earthworms, lifting pots to find slaters and searching under [...]

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DIY Kids: Making Beanbags Tutorial

May 31, 2010

Some time ago I was so inspired by this post about beanbags over at SquiggleMum that I rushed out and bought fabric to make some beanbags for Immy and then promptly put it away and forgot about it.When I saw Code Name: Mama’s Beanbag Toss post on We Play, it inspired me again to get [...]

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Mumpreneur Spotlight: Julia of The Kids Depot

May 30, 2010

Today we welcome Julia of The Kids Depot, a much appreciated sponsor of Childhood 101, to share more about how her business began and how she manages the daily juggling act of being a mumpreneur! Describe The Kids Depot in 20 words or lessQuality products at reasonable prices! From essentials to toys we’re not budget, [...]

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Types of Play: Playing Creatively

May 29, 2010

Too often during childhood the potential for creativity is pushed aside by parents who’s focus remains firmly on their child’s developing intellect and learning pursuits of a more ‘academic’ nature. What if, instead of viewing creativity as merely ‘art’ or even music, dance and drama (not that I am personally undervaluing any of these pursuits), [...]

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The ABC of Child Care: R is for…

May 28, 2010

R is for… Routine Routines are important to young children and I have written reasons why on a previous post, Finding Our Rhythm. Child care centres should maintain well defined, but flexible, routines which are adjusted according to the age, development and needs of children within the group being cared for. When considering a potential [...]

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Kids Art: Making Rain

May 26, 2010

We have been enjoying the onset of recent rains. We rummaged through a big crate of last years clothes to find Immy’s raincoat and enjoyed time playing outside in the rain, watching our yard transform before our eyes. Sandy patches turned to mud, puddles perfect for stomping magically appeared on the lawn and the snails [...]

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We Play

May 24, 2010

Wow, 38 We Play links last week, our biggest group so far! Hugs and a big thank you to everyone who is playing along. My favourite play idea takes play away from home and on the move. I love that it involves older children (because we all know that play is not just for babies [...]

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DIY Kids: Kitchen Buffet Tutorial

May 24, 2010

Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, we have accumulated quite a lot of play kitchen ‘stuff.’ Felt, wooden and plastic food, tea sets, picnic sets, canisters, toasters, etc, etc, etc. Immy loves imaginative play and uses these props regularly to cook for and feed others – her family, her friends, her dolls and [...]

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