How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.
All in family
Rituals for uncertain times
Family rituals are bound to bring moments of comfort, peace and joy into your day and help the little people in your life feel safe, grounded and loved.
Hunting for bugs
Stuck at home? You could go on an outside, bug-hunting adventure!
Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART TWO
Here are 3 more ideas for outdoor play equipment that can be cheap, useful, fun and can be played with over and over and over again.
Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART ONE
Christmas presents don’t have to be expensive, nor end up in landfill on Boxing Day. Here are 3 NaturePlay essentials that can be cheap, fun, useful and last a very long time!
Small Joys - Shapes in Nature
What shapes can your family find on an outdoor discovery adventure?
Circuit breakers
Staying at home more than usual at the moment can be both a positive and negative, depending on the day! Here is a couple of things I find act as a reset, or ‘circuit breaker’ as I like to call it, for the days you need to reset the mood and find the joy.
Small joys - Puddle splashing
Today’s small joy—-puddles! Jump in and you’ll discover that there are endless ways to enjoy a small pool of water…
Cloud Appreciation
Need to give your mind a rest? take a moment to look up and watch the clouds go by…
Three cheers for mums everywhere
Mums, you’re amazing! With a most unusual Mothers Day looming, a simple gesture might go a long way.
Advocating for the arts
Arts advocacy can (and should) start where it matters the most - with our children.
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.
Easter egg hunting in the great indoors
Isolating at home this Easter? Fear not, this indoor egg hunt might add some magic to your day.
Easing into a different kind of Easter
Get crafty with the kids this week using items that are easy to find around the house.
The soundtrack of your home
We’re all doing our best to create a safe and loving environment for our little ones at home. Give some thought to what your little ones are hearing all day, every day…
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.
Little Scientists
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!
The world through their eyes… or lens!
Children’s eyes see the world differently to adults. I’m sure we all have hundreds of photos of our little ones, but have you ever given your child a chance to be the photographer for a change? Give it a go - the process is fun and the results can range from hilarious to beautiful!