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Introducing patterns to your toddler
This pattern-making activity is every so simple - by giving my toddler that Stickle Bricks and inviting him to make patterns
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Recycled play - washi tape pots
We love playing with recyclables in our house, it's a thrifty way to make new toys
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Crazy haircuts fine motor activity
This is such a fun way to help your child develop their fine motor skills and for them to practice using scissors.
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Scissor skills chick craft
This is the perfect craft for celebrating Spring as well as working those little hand and finger muscles, know as fine motor skills.
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Painting ice process art
This is one of those activities where the kids are champing at the bit - I barely got time to set it up and they were diving in...
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Exploring senses with flower play
I love sensory bins - you can just use whatever you have to hand! Today we had a great opportunity to experiment and explore our senses using flowers.
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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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The ultimate guide to playdough!
If you've shied away from playdough before, I'm hoping to convert you! It really is my favourite medium for playing and learning with...
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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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Scrunched tissue Christmas tree
This is such a cute craft for Christmas; it's super easy and scrunching the tissue paper is so much fun...
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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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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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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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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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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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