Looking for crafty ideas for the kids? Look to the Spring garden for inspiration.
All in craft
Crafty spuds, two ways
If you look around you can find creative opportunities for your kids everywhere - even in your pantry.
Cutting with Scissors
Cutting with scissors is an important life-skill. Here’s a summary of the stages your child will pass through as they learn to master a pair of scissors.
Building strength in little hands
Fun and easy activities to help build and support your child’s hand strength in preparation for handwriting in the future.
Creativity on a plate!
Tricky days call for happy distractions. What can your kids make from a paper plate?
Free as a bird
When problems are big and overwhelming, it can be helpful to look for comfort in small things around us.
Running away with pirates!
If these strange times have your family feeling trapped, spark some pretend play to let your kids’ imaginations run free.
Cloud Appreciation
Need to give your mind a rest? take a moment to look up and watch the clouds go by…
Getting salty
Brrrr, cold fingers? Warm them up with this creative activity.
Threading for little fingers
Threading is a fun activity for kids, and you’ll probably already have enough bits and pieces to get started.
Activities that will blow you away!
3 activities to help you and your child embrace and learn more about windy weather.
A squish & a squeeze
Playdough never goes out of favour. Whip up a batch today, or some home-made paint, and keep little fingers warm and busy.
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.