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'little bluebirds' is a collection of creative ideas for you to share with your growing little bluebird

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  • Autumn
  • Bugs
  • Christmas
  • Dolls
  • Easter
  • Fine motor skills
  • Kitchen adventures
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  • Olympics
  • Science
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  • Summer
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  • adventure
  • alphabet
  • art
  • babies
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  • chalk
  • chores
  • colour
  • construction
  • cooking
  • craft
  • creativity
  • dance
  • dinner
  • drawing
  • family
  • finger play
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  • fun
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  • heavy work
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  • knee bounces
  • letters
  • literacy
  • lullabies
  • mental health
  • motor skills
  • mud play
  • music
  • nature
  • outdoor play
  • painting
  • party
  • play


Authors

  • Amelia Carroll
  • Bec Wilson
  • Beck Douglas
  • Bron Lawson
  • Guest blogger
  • Laura Moore
  • Liz McGrath
  • Lucy Jones
  • Sarah Clarkson
  • Sarah Moore
little bluebirds
Baking benefits
Sep 5

Sep 5 Baking benefits

Amelia Carroll
family, food, pre-schoolers, toddlers

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
Aug 19

Aug 19 Fluffy fun in a can

Liz McGrath
art, craft, finger play, motor skills, pre-schoolers, sensory

Soapy, silky, smooth and satisfying. Is shaving cream the perfect sensory play ingredient?

Which "R" are we up to with our rubbish?
Aug 14

Aug 14 Which "R" are we up to with our rubbish?

Sarah Clarkson
art, family, babies, games, outdoor play, toddlers

The time has come to face up to troubling waste issues in our communities and around the world. There is rubbish everywhere and it’s all a bit of a mess! Which “R” words should we listen to? What can we do as individuals with our rubbish?

Learning Together
Aug 4

Aug 4 Learning Together

Amelia Carroll
family, pre-schoolers

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!

If my baby isn't a 'good baby' does that make them a 'bad baby'?
Jul 28

Jul 28 If my baby isn't a 'good baby' does that make them a 'bad baby'?

Bron Lawson
babies, family

Can we make a pact? Never ask a new mum THAT question.

Hunting for treasures
Jul 14

Jul 14 Hunting for treasures

Liz McGrath
outdoor play

It’s the little things… what can your children find around them when they REALLY look?

Candle burning bright
Jun 27

Jun 27 Candle burning bright

Bron Lawson
babies, finger play, music, pre-schoolers, song, toddlers

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…

Why glitter has lost its sparkle
Jun 23

Jun 23 Why glitter has lost its sparkle

Liz McGrath
art, craft

Why are pre-schools banning glitter?

Going Outside in Winter
Jun 18

Jun 18 Going Outside in Winter

Sarah Clarkson
art, babies, dance, family, games, motor skills, mud play, outdoor play, sensory, pre-schoolers, toddlers

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.

Pick up a leaf, then leaf through a mag!
Jun 3

Jun 3 Pick up a leaf, then leaf through a mag!

Liz McGrath
art, craft, sensory

Make the most of a special season.

Sticky Slime
Jun 3

Jun 3 Sticky Slime

Amelia Carroll
finger play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

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
May 24

May 24 Autumn leaves are falling

Sarah Clarkson
art, babies, family, games, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, song, toddlers

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.

Wildlife walks around Geelong
May 6

May 6 Wildlife walks around Geelong

Amelia Carroll
family, outdoor play

Check out these free sanctuaries and wildlife reserves around the Geelong area, perfect for your next nature walk!

Let's get the ball rolling...
Apr 28

Apr 28 Let's get the ball rolling...

Bron Lawson
babies, motor skills, music, pre-schoolers, song, toddlers

Three songs to sing with your ball rolling games.

Healthy Parties - Part Two: Attending
Apr 17

Apr 17 Healthy Parties - Part Two: Attending

Sarah Clarkson
babies, family, food, fruit, games, party, vegetables, toddlers

Read on for some tips on how to manage (not control) young children’s food intake at parties.

Stories without books
Apr 5

Apr 5 Stories without books

Bron Lawson
family, music, pre-schoolers, song, toddlers

Two of my favourite ways to share a story WITHOUT a book

Making toys, making noise!
Mar 31

Mar 31 Making toys, making noise!

Liz McGrath
art, craft, motor skills, music, pre-schoolers, song

Some noisy toys are annoying - but not these little cuties.

Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting
Mar 26

Mar 26 Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting

Sarah Clarkson
art, babies, craft, family, food, fruit, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, toddlers, vegetables, party

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
Mar 11

Mar 11 Tip, tip, tipping

Amelia Carroll
babies, family, pre-schoolers, toddlers

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!

Tools of the trade
Mar 3

Mar 3 Tools of the trade

Liz McGrath
art, craft, sensory, motor skills

What’s needed to ignite a child’s creative spark? Here’s a simple guide to gathering a few arty basics.

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