Big play ideas for little people
As my daughter is getting older, she is showing increasing interest in food preparation. From a very young age, she would join me at the kitchen counter, getting her little hands involved here and there, but generally just enjoying being in each other’s company. Recently I have seen her wanting to do more. I started …
The lists of educational toys are overwhelmingly endless. Let’s narrow it down to the best Montessori toys for your child, incorporating the Montessori philosophy in your home. What is a Montessori toy? A toy is considered Montessori or Montessori-friendly when it follows and encourages the same educational philosophies as the Montessori Method. Here are some …
I love this quick, easy and cost effective way to make my own baby wipes at home. Once the ingredients are purchased, they last ages and should make you plenty of batches of these wipes that are super soft and kind on your baby or toddlers bottom, and the environment. I originally started making my …
Homemade Baby Wipes – An easy DIY recipe for the best gentle wipes Read More »
Easy DIY sensory toys and activities to keep your baby and toddler busy, while developing and learning! Wondering how to entertain your baby or toddler? From an early age, children are constantly seeking out sensory stimulation. Try out these activities for not only fun and games but to encourage learning and developing too! What is …
Children love imaginative play. They also love to mimic things they see adults doing, such as making phone calls, playing hair dressers, pretend hammering (or perhaps you like to live dangerously and let your child loose with a real hammer), playing teachers or mums and dads, and cooking in the kitchen! A play kitchen was …
Ikea Play Kitchen – A Great Addition To Any Playroom Read More »
On the weekend I took my daughter to a cafe to catch up with a friend. My daughter is usually happy to sit in a cafe and enjoy a babychino whilst enjoying some colouring and stickers. But for some reason she was completely off on this day and pushed every button I had, testing my …
Montessori Practical Life Activity: Pom-Pom Sweep Read More »
Montessori practical life activities for toddlers and children: how to incorporate simple activities into your home and life that follow the Montessori approach. Practical life activities are the foundation of the Montessori Method for toddlers. This work is designed to develop skills needed for everyday living, creating independent, functioning children. Practical life activities can be …
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How to create your own cheap play silks for your playroom or play space. I follow a lot of accounts on social media of mums who have the most incredible playrooms and resources for their little ones. Their pages can be so inspiring and disheartening at the same time. Because wouldn’t we all love to …
Cheap Play Silks – A great way to save money in your playroom. Read More »
As a primary school teacher, I love learning resources that are open ended and able to be utilised by children of different ages. Connetix tiles are a perfect example of this kind of resource. They are something I get to watch my 2-year-old enjoy playing and experimenting with, but something I could also very easily …
Connetix Tiles – An open-ended learning resource for children of all ages. Read More »
Rainbow chickpeas for sensory play are a fun, engaging and cost effective way for your little one to explore different concepts during this sensory activity. This activity lends itself to skills such as scooping, colour sorting, transferring and much more. The best part is, once you’re done playing, you can store the chickpeas in an …