Playdough never goes out of favour. Whip up a batch today, or some home-made paint, and keep little fingers warm and busy.
All in craft
Three cheers for mums everywhere
Mums, you’re amazing! With a most unusual Mothers Day looming, a simple gesture might go a long way.
Rainbows in the Kitchen
With so many people stuck at home in Australia joining the Rainbow Trail, what a great opportunity to join in by bringing the rainbow inside too.
Announcing Autumn
Autumn is here! Don’t let it pass you by.
Easing into a different kind of Easter
Get crafty with the kids this week using items that are easy to find around the house.
Celebrating the connections we miss
In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
Simple ideas, tricky times
Remember - no matter how under-confident you feel at drawing, your efforts will amaze and delight your little ones.
I'm dreaming of a simple Christmas
Getting caught up in the silly season? Take a deep breath and ask yourself, “How much is too much?”
Mini Garden
Do you remember sprouting carrot tops as a child? Delight in the wonders of vegetables!! See what you can get growing in your little mini garden and you may be suprised to discover just how much life is still left in boring old vegetable scraps.
Rainbow Rice
Making and playing with Rainbow Rice is a fantastic activity for the whole family!
Celebrating the colours of Spring
Look around - it’s time to celebrate colour.
Embracing the intimate, gentle delights of childhood
Small-scale, organic activities can provide the richest, most nuanced experiences that allow our children to grow into adults that feel and appreciate subtlety and deep meaning.
Fluffy fun in a can
Soapy, silky, smooth and satisfying. Is shaving cream the perfect sensory play ingredient?
Why glitter has lost its sparkle
Why are pre-schools banning glitter?
Pick up a leaf, then leaf through a mag!
Make the most of a special season.
Making toys, making noise!
Some noisy toys are annoying - but not these little cuties.
Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting
Here are 3 top tips for serving healthy food at a party, while still keeping everyone happy and sending them home with no sore tummies nor crazy tantrums later in the day!
Tools of the trade
What’s needed to ignite a child’s creative spark? Here’s a simple guide to gathering a few arty basics.
Life’s a picnic
The sky is blue, the grass is green (in some places) and the days are long…it’s perfect weather for a picnic!
A star is born
Simple stars to make from paper bags - a fun activity for the silly season