Christmas time is often a time for “indulging” and overeating, but festive, celebratory food can be healthy, colourful and fun too!
Repurposing Household Objects for Play: Cardboard Boxes by Sally Brown
Our Guest Blogger, Sally Brown, brings to life the joy of the ubiquitous cardboard box
Sunny fun
Sunshiney ideas for bright Spring days
Telling Stories
Keeping our history alive through storytelling
Playing at cupcakes
The simplest ideas can spark the sweetest creative play.
Spiky, but sweet
Let nature inspire some easy crafting
Kids in the Kitchen - Part Two
Some more inspiration for cooking with the young people in your life.
Outdoor adventures part two - how to choose a location
The location of an outdoor adventure can be a pivotal part of its success! Here are some ideas for how to choose a location that will suit your family and your adventure.
Nature Play Tool Kit - Outdoor Adventures Part One
It’s holiday time, you might be heading away camping or off for a day-trip. What can you pack in your bag to be sure you’re prepared for an outdoor adventure with your kids?
Not-so-mellow yellows
Looking for some creative ideas… Spring has sprinkled inspo all around your neighbourhood..
Songs from the Heart
Listening to and singing songs from other cultures can help children understand and celebrate these cultures. It seems simple - right?
Gumnut babies
Gather some gumnuts to spark some crafty play.
The Magic of Libraries - Part IV - kids
Gone are the days when libraries were places of silence and complete calm, and where children were expected to be seen and not heard.
Kids in the Kitchen - Part One
Cooking with kids. Does this make you think “giant mess” or “a whole lot of fun”? Part One is to inspire you to get prepared and bravely include your child/ren in kitchen adventures.
A fine balance
How do you know when to step in and help your child and when to step back and let them learn for themselves?
Crafts to warm up little fingers
To keep little fingers moving offer some cosy craft materials.
A jolly brolly painting idea
Try this bright idea to celebrate the soggy season
Getting out in the cold weather
It’s the first day of Winter where I am living. And it’s COLD outside. How do we get enough outdoor playtime when it’s cold, blustery and rainy??
The Magic of Libraries - Part III - Adults
Some of the myriad of services the library can offer adults
Colour mix tricks
If the thought of painting with kids leaves you frazzled, learn how to steer a very basic colour wheel.