We’re all doing our best to create a safe and loving environment for our little ones at home. Give some thought to what your little ones are hearing all day, every day…
Celebrating the connections we miss
In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
Simple ideas, tricky times
Remember - no matter how under-confident you feel at drawing, your efforts will amaze and delight your little ones.
3 of our favourite Books
Books were an important part of my childhood and they’re an important part of my life now. I’ve read to my girls (age 4 and 10) every day since they were a couple of months old so they could experience the joy of reading from a young age. I thought I’d begin my time as a blogger for Little Bluebirds by sharing a few books my girls and I have loved.
Risky play
Regular opportunities for risky play and the challenges that come with it help children build physical and emotional skills such as fine and gross motor, resilience, muscle strength, problem solving and self-confidence.
Oh oh! Too many toys...
Did you know that research shows that your child will actually do better with LESS toys?
Little Scientists
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!
The simple beauty of blocks
They’re basic, but they’re brilliant. Build your children’s creativity with building blocks.
Taking the making outdoors
Summer has well and truly arrived, and it’s too nice to be indoors.
The world through their eyes… or lens!
Children’s eyes see the world differently to adults. I’m sure we all have hundreds of photos of our little ones, but have you ever given your child a chance to be the photographer for a change? Give it a go - the process is fun and the results can range from hilarious to beautiful!
"Good Enough" meals
Do you ever feel like you “should” be making a “proper” dinner every night? If you have the time and energy every day for this, then that is wonderful, but if you want to cheat a little on preparation time, but not on food quality then read on. I’ll give you some tips to create a nutritionally-balanced, easy-to-prepare meal. It just takes a good balance of a little bit of this and that.
I'm dreaming of a simple Christmas
Getting caught up in the silly season? Take a deep breath and ask yourself, “How much is too much?”
Playdough Christmas Trees
A fun and festive spin on an old classic. All you need is the playdough, some decorations and your imagination!
Mini Garden
Do you remember sprouting carrot tops as a child? Delight in the wonders of vegetables!! See what you can get growing in your little mini garden and you may be suprised to discover just how much life is still left in boring old vegetable scraps.
Set your squiggle free!
Take some time out to squiggle, doodle, draw & share stories with your child
Rainbow Rice
Making and playing with Rainbow Rice is a fantastic activity for the whole family!
Dressing up to play
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.
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?