When I saw this amazing DIY project shared in an early childhood teaching Facebook group, I just knew that I had to feature it on the blog – it is just awesome! Fortunately for us, the lovely Linda from Lessons From a Teacher agreed to share her fabulous idea and her family’s hard work with […]
8 Dress Up Storage Solutions
We recently had a Council-run, large rubbish removal in our area and as people put out their unwanted goods I was scanning the verges for one very particular item – a dresser I could convert into a dress up cupboard. How lucky was I?!! My neighbour across the road was getting rid of the perfect […]
18 Small Worlds for Inspiring Imaginative Play
Long time followers of Childhood 101 know that Immy (now six years old) loves imaginative play, and AJ is most definitely following in her footsteps! Creating a small world for imaginative play is so easy to do – just grab your child’s favourite figurines (or small vehicles) and then use a variety of loose parts […]
21 Fun & Fabulous Pretend Play Spaces for Kids
Long time friends of Childhood 101 will know that Immy loves imaginative, pretend play in all forms. With AJ showing many signs of following in her big sister’s footsteps I have been thinking about ways to transform the dramatic play corner of our playroom to encourage a range of pretend play scenarios. I’ve had a […]
Disney Frozen Castle DIY
Like so many children around the world, my girls love everything FROZEN! I purchased a set of small Frozen character figurines a few months ago, and ever since they arrived Immy has asked if I can make her an icy Frozen castle just like Elsa’s! It took a little bit of brainstorming and planning but […]