Inside: A fun collection of light activities for exploring light, with accompanying picture book suggestions to use in your investigation. Today we’re sharing a super cool list of light activities for use in your next learning investigation. From fireflies to the sun and moon, torch play to glow sticks, we’ve got activity suggestions for exploring […]
40 + Brilliant Backyard Science Experiments
This HUGE list of backyard science experiments provides for hours of experimentation and exploration for kids. They are perfect for home, school, preschool or your community group. We’ve arranged the experiments into four handy science learning areas – biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences and earth & space sciences, so you’ll find plenty to inspire […]
Creating Transient Art With Young Children
You may have heard the term transient art in relation to activities for kids. Transient art is non-permanent, constantly evolving and process orientated creativity in action. When children work on transient art projects they manipulate, explore and experiment as they work individually or collaboratively, on either large- or small- scale artworks. Loose parts are the […]
5 Funtastic Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Fine motor skills are such important skills for our little ones to develop but what exactly are fine motor skills and why do they matter anyway? Simply put gross motor skills involve the development of the large muscles required to perform skills such as jumping, hoping, balancing, throwing, catching, etc and fine motor skills refer […]
Insect Small World: A Preschool Invitation to Play
When a collection of carefully chosen loose parts, toys and materials is presented in an inviting way, a young child’s interest will instantly be sparked! This is what we call an invitation to play. My preschooler will often ask me, “Mum what did you put out for me today?” and a play dough based invitation […]
Goldilocks & the Three Bears: Retelling Through Imaginary Play
Isn’t it amazing that the classic fairytales we all grew up with are still much loved by our children? And do you notice how they always come in threes – The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and, of course (one of our personal favourites), Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You’d be surprised […]
Simple Cooking for Kids: 12 Delicious (and Easy!) Recipes to Try
There’s no doubt about it, kids + cooking = fun! Making cookies, cakes, pinwheels, muffins and ice blocks are firm favourites in our house. But have you ever stopped to consider what you child is learning while they’re helping you in the kitchen? It’s probably more than you think. Many teachers are integrating kitchen garden […]
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Sensory Bin: Book Activities for Kids
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?I see a Brown Bear sensory bin waiting for me!! One of the best books for young children is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (words by Bill Martin Jr and illustrations by Eric Carle). The predictability, pattern and repetitive text paired with simple colors and […]
10+ Easter Inspired Play Activities
It feels like we’ve only just packed away the Christmas decorations when suddenly hot cross buns appear in the supermarket and Easter activities begin flooding the Pinterest feed! There is no denying Easter falls early this year and I am thinking we all might need a little help to kick start the Easter plans. So […]
Herve Tullet Books & Activities: Mix it Up, Press Here & More
The fantastically clever, interactive books of Herve Tullet are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers and below you’ll find a fun collection of Herve Tullet books and activities that are sure to engage your three to five year old! Herve Tullet Books & Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers Each book listed below is linked to an […]
