Zoo small world play for kids
Our blog post Setting up small world play for kids has been so popular, we thought we would break it down into different types of small worlds. Today’s theme is zoo animals. Small world play gives...
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Our blog post Setting up small world play for kids has been so popular, we thought we would break it down into different types of small worlds. Today’s theme is farm animals. Small world play gives...
View ArticleOcean small world play for kids
Our blog post Setting up small world play for kids has been so popular, we thought we would break it down into different types of small worlds. Today’s theme is ocean animals and the beach. Small...
View Article20 nifty necklaces for kids
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on jewellery for kids – just make your own! Threading bits and pieces onto necklaces is also great for strengthening fine motor skills. These nifty necklaces are...
View ArticlePlay dough and nature activities
Play dough and natural materials are the perfect combination! They allow kids to be creative as they experiment with different colours, smells and textures. It is a simple activity to set up, because...
View ArticleDelightful drawing prompts for kids
Drawing is a fantastic, simple, fun activity that kids can do, anywhere, anytime – especially when they might be getting bored or cranky. All they need is some simple art supplies and an idea of what...
View ArticleDIY wooden blocks
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on wooden blocks for your kids to play with – you can paint and decorate your own! You can decorate plain wooden blocks with: liquid watercolours and food dyes...
View ArticleAmazing alphabet activities
With these amazing alphabet activities, your kids can learn how to make letter shapes, match upper case and lower case letters, identify initial letter sounds, and put letters together to make words....
View Article12 creative clock crafts
These creative clock crafts are great for teaching kids how to tell the time, as well as counting and number recognition. When teaching kids how to tell the time, they need to learn: time concepts –...
View ArticleArrr-some pirate crafts
International Talk Like a Pirate Day has been celebrated on September 19 every year since 2002. It was created by John Baur and Mark Summers in the USA. Fun facts about pirates: Guacamole was invented...
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Fun sock crafts for kids
Do you have some odd socks lying around at home? Don’t throw them out – upcycle them into some cute critters for your kids to play with! To make these critters, you will need: socks stuffing felt...
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12 beautiful tulip crafts
We are enjoying some gorgeous spring sunshine this week, and to celebrate, we have some beautiful tulip crafts for your kids to make. You can create your own tulips at home with: paper origami coloured...
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16 cool things to make with shoeboxes
Empty shoeboxes are a wonderful recycled craft resource that can be used to make a variety of cool things, including: dioramas doll houses & castles games & toys puppet theatres weaving looms...
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Fun ladybug facts & crafts
Fun facts about ladybugs: Ladybugs are a type of beetle, and both male and female. Ladybugs can be red, yellow, orange, brown, pink, and even all black. Not all ladybugs have spots – some have stripes...
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Fantastical fairy tale crafts
“If you want your kids to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ~ Albert Einstein Benefits of fairy tales for kids: storytelling...
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Dyeing materials for sensory play
You can make your own brilliant bases for sensory play using simple materials around your home, including: beans, chick peas, coconut, popping corn, oats, salt hay, sand pasta, rice, rice noodles,...
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Setting up loose parts play for kids
Loose parts are open ended items that can be used in multiple different ways. Types of loose parts include, but are not limited to: craft materials – cupcake cases, doilies, fabric scraps, lace,...
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DIY lacing cards
Lacing cards have several wonderful benefits for kids, including: introducing simple sewing, with their pre-cut holes for threading through shoelaces, wool/yarn or ribbon teaching how to tie shoelaces...
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Awesome chalk art ideas
Sidewalk chalk art is a great way to get kids outside doing something creative, and as an added bonus, it keeps the “mess” out of the house. Dry or wet, kids can use sidewalk chalk to create:...
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12 jiggling jellyfish crafts for kids
Fun jellyfish facts: Jellyfish are not fish; they are mostly made up of water and protein Most jellyfish live in the sea; some live in fresh water Jellyfish are often transparent (see through) or...
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