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'little bluebirds' is a collection of creative ideas for you to share with your growing little bluebird

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Authors

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  • Bec Wilson
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  • Laura Moore
  • Liz McGrath
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  • Sarah Clarkson
  • Sarah Moore
little bluebirds
Little Treasures (Part 1)
Sep 23

Sep 23 Little Treasures (Part 1)

Amelia Carroll
art, craft, toddlers, pre-schoolers

Does your little one love to collect leaves, stones, flowers and other wonderful bits to bring home? Here are some easy activities which use these natural treasures.

Choosing quality literature
Sep 16

Sep 16 Choosing quality literature

Bron Lawson
babies, music, pre-schoolers, toddlers, song

Three things to think about when you’re choosing songs for your little one…

Mud Faces
Sep 9

Sep 9 Mud Faces

Sarah Clarkson
art, craft, finger play, games, motor skills, outdoor play, mud play

A super-fun outdoor game that captivates the adults too!

Finding the right angle for a little artist
Aug 28

Aug 28 Finding the right angle for a little artist

Liz McGrath
art, motor skills, pre-schoolers

What’s best for my child, an easel or a table top? Relax, both are just fine…

The magic of boredom
Aug 21

Aug 21 The magic of boredom

Amelia Carroll
pre-schoolers, toddlers

You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that allowing children to be bored is not a bad thing. Here’s why…

Aug 19
Aug 19 It's time to go...

Bron Lawson
babies, pre-schoolers, toddlers

A bit of planning and adjusting expectations can help keep EVERYONE happy when you’re out and about!

Water Painting
Aug 12

Aug 12 Water Painting

Sarah Clarkson
art, babies, craft, games, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

An easy-to-set-up, relatively non-messy activity for all ages.

Chip, chop!
Jul 24

Jul 24 Chip, chop!

Liz McGrath
craft, art, motor skills, pre-schoolers

Using scissors is a life skill that takes some practice. Have fun with it.

7 tips to get your kids to eat more vegetables - PART TWO
Jul 15

Jul 15 7 tips to get your kids to eat more vegetables - PART TWO

Sarah Clarkson
babies, finger play, food, games, motor skills, sensory, vegetables, toddlers

Another 7 ideas to help you get more vegetables into your family’s diet.

Dancing for joy
Jul 13

Jul 13 Dancing for joy

Bron Lawson
food, motor skills, music, pre-schoolers, dance

What’s so great about folk dancing?

Natural DIY Paint
Jun 29

Jun 29 Natural DIY Paint

Amelia Carroll
art, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

Painting is a fuss free, open ended and fun activity for all ages, and there are many ways to make your own paint at home. Here are some simple, tried and tested recipes - you’ve probably got most of the ingredients in your pantry right now!

Harnessing the power of music
Jun 24

Jun 24 Harnessing the power of music

Bron Lawson
babies, music, pre-schoolers, toddlers, song

Two reasons why bringing music into your little one's life can make YOUR life easier!

7 tips to get your family eating more vegetables - Part One
Jun 16

Jun 16 7 tips to get your family eating more vegetables - Part One

Sarah Clarkson
babies, food, games, motor skills, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, vegetables

Planning, shopping, preparing and eating healthy food can be complicated! Don’t despair, there are plenty of possibilities to increase your vegetable consumption. Here are 7 tips to get you started.

Art starts with a scribble
Jun 11

Jun 11 Art starts with a scribble

Liz McGrath
art, motor skills, pre-schoolers, toddlers

Children move through stages in their art making - celebrate each and every one!

Rain, hail or shine
May 29

May 29 Rain, hail or shine

Amelia Carroll
outdoor play

5 tips for getting outside in the colder months, and enjoying it!

Why IS music so important for kids?
May 27

May 27 Why IS music so important for kids?

Bron Lawson
babies, motor skills, music, pre-schoolers, song, tickles, toddlers, wiggles

Five reasons why music is important for babies, toddlers and kids.

Sand without sunshine
May 19

May 19 Sand without sunshine

Liz McGrath
motor skills, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

Bring back the sunshine, with special sand for indoors

Colour Matching
May 14

May 14 Colour Matching

Sarah Clarkson
art, craft, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, games

A fun, adventurous, family-friendly game to play outdoors.

Tickly under there...
May 1

May 1 Tickly under there...

Bron Lawson
babies, music, pre-schoolers, rhymes, tickles

Most kids love a tickle and most parents love to hear their child giggle. So rhymes that end with a tickle make EVERYONE happy!

Salt Dough
Apr 11

Apr 11 Salt Dough

Sarah Clarkson
art, babies, craft, finger play, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

A cheap, easy and satisfying family activity for little (and big) fingers.

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