In all my years teaching younger grades, and in raising my own two girls, I have seen how valuable board games for preschool and kindergarten aged children can be. Game play helps kids learn so many important skills and behaviours, from social skills – such as taking turns and being a gracious winner or loser, […]
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 […]
6 Bathtime Play Ideas
This post is sponsored by Dettol. Cleaning the bathroom when you have kids can most certainly make everyday feel like Groundhog Day. No sooner is the ring around the tub erased then it is back again the next evening! And let’s not even talk about the toothpaste blobs all over the sink or the state […]
4 Fun Ways To Encourage Independent Play
“MUM! Will you play with me?” is an all too familiar question in our house. Especially when Immy is at school and it is just AJ and I home alone. I love being with my children as they play – watching, encouraging and joining in, but I do admit to getting more than a little […]
7 Busy Bag Ideas for Busy Preschoolers
“Are we there yet?” “Can we go now?” “How much longer?” “I’m bored!” Sound familiar? Last month I shared ‘7 Busy Bag Ideas for Busy Toddlers’ – if you missed it and have a toddler please pop over and have a look. Today I have 7 Busy Bag Ideas for Preschoolers (children aged between 3-5 […]
