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Paper plate dreamcatcher craft
Traditional dreamcatchers are hung over the cradle in Native American culture. You can make your own version to catch bad dreams...
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10 ways to play with sticks
Do you have a stick-obsessed child like we do? Here are some of our favourite ways to play, learn and create with sticks...
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Treasure baskets - heuristic play for your baby
Children are naturally curious, and treasure baskets are the perfect way to build on that curiosity by exploring a variety of textures...
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Why we love water play!
Water play is our 'go to' activity - I'm going to explain why we love it and share some of our favourite activities...
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Fluffy rainbow cloud craft
This is a sweet project, perfect for even the youngest crafters, and it makes a lovely decoration...
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Sprouting seedling craft
This cute craft is a lovely way to explore how seeds grow and it's really easy to make! We love how the little seedling emerges...
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12 puzzles you can DIY
Looking for a way to entertain your kids that's easy, thrifty and unique? We love making our own puzzles...
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Helping your child deal with emotions
Here are some of the activities that have helped us deal with big emotions, as well as some of our favourite crafts, toys and books...
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Everything you need to know about loose parts play
I'm going to explain what loose parts are, why we love them, and how you can incorporate them into your kid's play.
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Paper plate emotions craft
Not only are these masks easy to make, but they're perfect for prompting conversations about that tricky subject - our feelings...
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Magic sight words literacy activity
Also known as tricky words, irregular words and common exception words, sight words can't be read using the normal method of sounding out...
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10 playful ways to teach your child their name
Helping your child learn their name doesn't have to be a chore! If you do it in a fun and playful way they will pick it up super fast...
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Earth Day seed bombs
We've been spending lots of time in the garden, and with Earth Day just around the corner, these seeds bombs are the perfect activity
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Our favourite rainbow activities
These are some of our favourite rainbow-themed arts, crafts and learning activities - they're all simple to set up and create...
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Easter sensory bin
We took a sensory bin outside today as the sun was shining and it was the perfect Spring day!
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The benefits of getting creative with your kids
We all know the benefits of physical activities, but have you ever thought about the benefits of getting creative with your kids...
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Learning through play
When I had my eldest over a decade ago, I’ll be honest, I thought of play in one corner, and learning in the other...
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