When days feel a bit dull invite some some cuddly friends to a picnic.
All in pre-schoolers
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.
Sensory development through play!
Play that celebrates the senses is a fun way for children to learn about themselves and the world around them.
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.
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…
Threading for little fingers
Threading is a fun activity for kids, and you’ll probably already have enough bits and pieces to get started.
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.
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.
3 of our favourite Books
Books were an important part of my childhood and they’re an important part of my life now. I’ve read to my girls (age 4 and 10) every day since they were a couple of months old so they could experience the joy of reading from a young age. I thought I’d begin my time as a blogger for Little Bluebirds by sharing a few books my girls and I have loved.
Risky play
Regular opportunities for risky play and the challenges that come with it help children build physical and emotional skills such as fine and gross motor, resilience, muscle strength, problem solving and self-confidence.
Oh oh! Too many toys...
Did you know that research shows that your child will actually do better with LESS toys?
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!