A tiger, a superhero, a mum, a doctor, a magician… you name it, children can become it in the blink of an eye with the magic of imagination and costumes. Here are some reasons to include dress up items in your child’s play space.
All in pre-schoolers
Celebrating the colours of Spring
Look around - it’s time to celebrate colour.
Embracing the intimate, gentle delights of childhood
Small-scale, organic activities can provide the richest, most nuanced experiences that allow our children to grow into adults that feel and appreciate subtlety and deep meaning.
Dinner for Breakfast?
Who makes the rules around what is eaten for “breakfast”, “lunch” and “dinner” at your house? Is it time to challenge those rules?
Baking benefits
Creating in the kitchen is just another way you can enjoy the process of making together with your little one, but baking a cake isn’t just about the yummy end result… there are so many things to learn along the way.
Fluffy fun in a can
Soapy, silky, smooth and satisfying. Is shaving cream the perfect sensory play ingredient?
Learning Together
We don’t always know the answers to our child’s endless questions… but we can find them together and discover just how fun learning new things can be!
Candle burning bright
Simple songs are just that - very short, simple songs that often become the first songs that your children learn to sing all the way through. Here’s one of my favourites…
Going Outside in Winter
Winter isn’t all gloom and dreariness. Here are 3 ideas to inspire you to get outside and have some fun in Winter, regardless of the rain or the cold.
Sticky Slime
Two ingredient slime: it’s easy and cheap, and my favourite part - contains NO glue or glitter! Here’s the recipe for you to try it out at home.
Autumn leaves are falling
There are so many games to play with whirling, twirling, falling leaves. Here are five ideas to inspire you to take the kids outside and join the fun.
Let's get the ball rolling...
Three songs to sing with your ball rolling games.
Stories without books
Two of my favourite ways to share a story WITHOUT a book
Making toys, making noise!
Some noisy toys are annoying - but not these little cuties.
Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting
Here are 3 top tips for serving healthy food at a party, while still keeping everyone happy and sending them home with no sore tummies nor crazy tantrums later in the day!
Tip, tip, tipping
The simple act of tipping and pouring water or sand creates a joyful opportunity for babies and toddlers to learn lots of skills while having fun!
Ask a Granny!
There are many things we miss out on when we’re disconnected from the wisdom of our older family members… ask a Granny for a song today!
Mud, glorious mud!
Children just love the feeling of mud, but glorious mud is not just for them…get your own hands dirty too and discover the thrill of getting muddy.
Toys toys toys
Children don’t need toys to play, but they are fun! Here are my tips for making the most out of your children’s toy collection.
Life’s a picnic
The sky is blue, the grass is green (in some places) and the days are long…it’s perfect weather for a picnic!