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

Categories

  • Autumn
  • Bugs
  • Christmas
  • Dolls
  • Easter
  • Fine motor skills
  • Kitchen adventures
  • Laundry
  • Olympics
  • Science
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • adventure
  • alphabet
  • art
  • babies
  • books
  • breakfast
  • chalk
  • chores
  • colour
  • construction
  • cooking
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  • creativity
  • dance
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  • drawing
  • family
  • finger play
  • food
  • fruit
  • fun
  • games
  • heavy work
  • household
  • knee bounces
  • letters
  • literacy
  • lullabies
  • mental health
  • motor skills
  • mud play
  • music
  • nature
  • outdoor play
  • painting
  • party
  • play


Authors

  • Amelia Carroll
  • Bec Wilson
  • Beck Douglas
  • Bron Lawson
  • Guest blogger
  • Laura Moore
  • Liz McGrath
  • Lucy Jones
  • Sarah Clarkson
  • Sarah Moore
little bluebirds
Ask a Granny!
Mar 3

Mar 3 Ask a Granny!

Bron Lawson
babies, family, knee bounces, music, pre-schoolers, song, tickles, toddlers, wiggles

There are many things we miss out on when we’re disconnected from the wisdom of our older family members… ask a Granny for a song today!

Mud, glorious mud!
Feb 22

Feb 22 Mud, glorious mud!

Sarah Clarkson
babies, dance, family, games, motor skills, mud play, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, vegetables

Children just love the feeling of mud, but glorious mud is not just for them…get your own hands dirty too and discover the thrill of getting muddy.

Toys toys toys
Feb 9

Feb 9 Toys toys toys

Amelia Carroll
pre-schoolers, toddlers

Children don’t need toys to play, but they are fun! Here are my tips for making the most out of your children’s toy collection.

Life’s a picnic
Jan 29

Jan 29 Life’s a picnic

Sarah Clarkson
babies, craft, family, food, fruit, games, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, vegetables

The sky is blue, the grass is green (in some places) and the days are long…it’s perfect weather for a picnic!

Keepin' children chilled
Jan 24

Jan 24 Keepin' children chilled

Liz McGrath
motor skills, pre-schoolers, outdoor play, sensory, toddlers, art

Feeling hot and bothered? Stay cool with these icy ideas.

Summer 'Bucket List'
Jan 13

Jan 13 Summer 'Bucket List'

Amelia Carroll
family, outdoor play

Make the most of the sunshine by making a ‘Summer Bucket List’ with your children

Thank You
Dec 29

Dec 29 Thank You

Sarah Clarkson
babies, art, food, mud play, outdoor play, sensory, song, toddlers, family

As another year comes to a close, companies are thanking their loyal customers and their employees, but there can often not be too much thanks given for those doing some of the hardest work there is. Here is a big thank you for all the parents and carers out there.

A star is born
Dec 22

Dec 22 A star is born

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

Simple stars to make from paper bags - a fun activity for the silly season

Pinecone Christmas Trees
Dec 20

Dec 20 Pinecone Christmas Trees

Amelia Carroll
art, craft, pre-schoolers

Making Pinecone Christmas Trees is fun, open ended and does’t cost a lot or create a lot of waste.

Mindful moments
Dec 14

Dec 14 Mindful moments

Amelia Carroll
pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

Here are some simple, mindful techniques to help your little people manage their BIG emotions

Keeping it simple
Dec 10

Dec 10 Keeping it simple

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

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about tinsel and glitter.

It's berry picking season
Dec 2

Dec 2 It's berry picking season

Sarah Clarkson
babies, food, games, finger play, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers

Picking berries is a classic childhood adventure that is fun for all ages, can be shared with friends and is delicious to boot.

Simple Science: Volcanos
Nov 21

Nov 21 Simple Science: Volcanos

Amelia Carroll
outdoor play, sensory, toddlers, pre-schoolers

Simple science experiments are an easy and exciting way to introduce some basic scientific concepts to children. Here is a 4 step volcano you can try out at home!

Petal power
Nov 19

Nov 19 Petal power

Liz McGrath
art, craft, outdoor play, sensory

Look for the simple beauty in everyday objects.

Quiet
Nov 11

Nov 11 Quiet

Bron Lawson
babies, pre-schoolers, toddlers

There are many babies, toddlers and kids who prefer gentle interactions and the safety and security of their mumma’s presence.

Who's in control of food choices?
Nov 6

Nov 6 Who's in control of food choices?

Sarah Clarkson
babies, finger play, food, pre-schoolers, sensory, vegetables

We all want our kids to make good food choices, to eat just enough and no more and to know when to say “no thanks”, but how do we get that to happen?

Little Treasures (Part 2)
Oct 21

Oct 21 Little Treasures (Part 2)

Amelia Carroll
art, outdoor play

Here are 3 easy and effective ways to display your child’s special nature collection.

Hokey Pokey: knee-bouncing fun
Oct 14

Oct 14 Hokey Pokey: knee-bouncing fun

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

Here’s my current favourite knee bounce - sure to get your little one giggling.

3 Reasons to take your kids camping
Oct 7

Oct 7 3 Reasons to take your kids camping

Sarah Clarkson
toddlers, sensory, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, mud play, motor skills, food, babies

Camping with kids can seem like a daunting idea, until you give it a go!

Mini books for small fingers
Sep 27

Sep 27 Mini books for small fingers

Liz McGrath
art, craft, pre-schoolers

With just some simple folds and one snip you’ve whipped up a 8 page mini book

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