Try painting with droppers to create some some drippy magic.
Making a Nature Mandala
Making a Nature Mandala is a great way to connect to the natural world
Everyday Music Making
Attach music-making to your everyday routines and before you know it, you’ll have created some new (and joyful) habits
Windy day leaves
A leaf game followed by simple craft activity
Perfect paper pals
When your little one needs company, make some sweet paper friends.
Big School, Little Steps
Starting school can feel big, here are some gentle ideas to start getting ready with your child.
Tiny Gardeners
Growing a tiny gardener - this is the perfect time to start thinking about those late spring and early summer flowers
A cafe morning
A few ideas for creating your own pretend play cafe.
Smashing Dinosaur Eggs
A roarsome hands-on activity where little paleontologists make their own dinosaur eggs, hide a dino inside, and wait for the ultimate smashing reveal!
Local outdoors spaces
Local sensory spaces to head out and explore as the weather cools down
Playdough's besties
Playdough is an all-time favourite. What household bits’n’pieces can you offer with it to make it even more fun?
Helping your child with Emotions
Learning to connect physical sensations in the body to what we are feeling emotionally can be a strong tool in developing emotional literacy.
Stories without books
Two of my favourite ways to share a story WITHOUT a book
Growing your own 'useful box'
Create a useful box & watch creative ideas flourish
Cubby building with young children
Building cubbies is great for problem solving, independence and creativity - and is also really enjoyable!
What a fizzer!
We wanted to make a fizzing volcano… read on to see how it turned out.
Bread making with small children
Adding bread-making to your routine comes with the bonus of a (messy) tasty lunch; it can also be a chance to form memories to carry with you.
Why sensory play makes sense
While it feels like fun, sensory play can also inspire rich learning
Planning for the day to start well.
What helps your family get off to a good start in the mornings?
Staying cool (when the weather isn't)
Simple creative tips for playing it cool as the temperature rises.