If you are looking for awesome, handmade resources for playful learning, then Etsy is definitely worth a visit! Today’s collection of solar system learning resources was lots of fun to put together – the constellation cookies are most definitely my favourite! {Pictured left to right, from top left} Wooden Constellation Coins :: From Jennifer Outer […]
Gardening with Kids: DIY Seed Tape
Children love being involved in growing things – my girls love planting colourful flowers and vegetables and herbs. For kids, there is nothing quite like the anticipation of seeing a tiny seedling poke through the soil or the excitement of waiting for the first strawberry or tomato of the season to ripen. Plus gardening is […]
Science for Kids: Make Your Own Mini Microscope
Today regular contributor, Ali Wright of At Home With Ali, shares a simple DIY tutorial for making a super cool mini microscope with kids. My kids love the unexpected and this simple microscope made from a plastic cup delivers just that. I actually saw these microscopes being made by Girl Guides at a recent event […]
50+ Nature Inspired Play & Learning Ideas
Did you know April 22nd is Earth Day? Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to talk to our children about the natural environment and their place within it. The more children spend time outdoors, experiencing the natural environment and the balance of nature, the more likely it is that they will grow up to be […]
7 Awesome Autumn Activities for Preschoolers
You can feel it in the air, can’t you? The heatwave is over, it’s cooler in the mornings and evenings, and the trees sharing the news… Autumn is here! Which makes it the perfect time to gather together some of our favourite autumn activities for preschoolers. RELATED: 7 Autumn Activities for Toddlers 1. Start an […]
Gardening with Kids: A Review of The Garden Classroom
Blogging has been such an exciting adventure for me (wow, can you believe I have been doing this for 6 years now!) and along the way I have made some wonderful online friends, including NurtureStore blogger and now author, Cathy James. Cathy has just released her first book – The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in […]
How to Make Paper Pinwheels
Spinning pinwheels captivate children of all ages and when Immy and I were perusing Jean of The Artful Parent’s brand new book, The Artful Year, we couldn’t help but choose making paper pinwheels as one of the first (of many!) projects we just couldn’t wait to try! These paper pinwheels are quick and easy to […]
Jelly Bean Taste Test Science Experiment
This taste testing science experiment is great fun and is particularly well suited to children aged 5 and up. Our whole family joined in and my two kids were very excited that our science experiment involved eating jelly beans!!! Jelly Bean Taste Test Science Experiment The experiment explores the relationship between sight and taste. Technically […]
Fun Summer Activity Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Ice blocks, sprinklers, sand and swimming –it must be summer! Today we are sharing a bunch of fun summer activity ideas to enjoy with the small people in your life – they’re perfect for toddlers and preschoolers but (just quietly!) your school aged kids are sure to want to play too! 1. Summer Sensory Bins […]
Activities for Toddlers: Rocks and a Box
In this post regular contributor, Kylie Gardner of Octavia & Vicky, shares a simple invitation to play activity perfect for toddlers. When I think “what are we going to play today?” I always keep in mind the activites that my children are most interested in. That’s my early childhood training kicking in, but also just […]
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