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Real grass small world play
Small world play doesn't have to complicated. Sometimes just a handful of things to prompt your child's imagination is enough.
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Help your child make the most of their toys
Are you forever tidying boxes of toys that are tipped everywhere and not played with properly? Try these simple steps...
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We're going on a sound hunt!
This week we went on a sound hunt. We went out for a family walk and were on the lookout (or the hearout? 😜) for different sounds...
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Painting ice process art
We.ve had some really cold weather recently and I was reminded of a process art activity I've been meaning to try for ages.,,
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Recycled play with tubes
Young children love playing with tubes - there is so much opportunity to explore and experiment with them...
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How to create a sensory bin
Sensory bins are the perfect way to get a sensory fix without the fuss and I'm going to show you how to make one...
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The best toys for developing fine motor skills
There are lots of toys out there than can encourage your child to develop these skills in a fun and creative way. These are some of our favourites...
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Animal tape rescue
This animal tape game will give you a smug little feeling when it takes almost ZERO time to prep but your little one gets all kinds of fabulous learning and play from it.
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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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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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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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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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