Fine motor control is all about the movements of the small muscles in the fingers, hands and arms. Hand-eye co-ordination also plays a big role in fine motor control, and together these skills are super important when it comes to things like writing and self help tasks. Long term, fine motor skills are related to […]
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Ten Easy Veggies to Grow with Kids
It’s that time of the year, when the sun is finally shining again, and I am just itching to get outside and plant something in the garden, and as soon as I pull out the packets of seeds and start digging in the dirt, the kids want to join in too. Gardening with your kids […]
Flying Rocket Craft for Kids!
If your kids love all things space, or you just want a fun activity to do on a windy day, this flying rocket craft for kids is perfect! The free printable rocket template makes this rocket craft easy enough for preschoolers to make, and fun enough for elementary ages kids, and everyone will love flying […]
Paper Cone Christmas Decorations – Free Printable
Use the free printable templates to make these cute paper cone Christmas decorations. These cute little paper cone Santas and Christmas trees are quick and easy to make and lots of fun for kids and adults. This easy Christmas craft will keep everyone happily creating this holiday season. The day before Christmas Eve is always […]
The Best of Picklebums 2014
This year has flown past, and now it is almost over. Can you believe it? This year has seen it’s fair share of ups and downs, but as I look back I am struck by how lucky I am. For all the difficult moments there have been plenty more wonderful ones, and looking back it […]
Do Nothing Day Strawberry Bliss Bars
In preparation for our end of year dance concerts on Sunday I had carefully arranged our schedule, avoided all commitments, and declared Saturday to be ‘do nothing day’. But of course that never really happens and instead of doing nothing… We did a zillion loads of laundry (well ok only three loads but it felt […]
Setting Up a Drawing Basket
Noah is almost four and he loves to draw and ‘write’ and ‘make stuff’. To make drawing and writing and making stuff easier for him and me, we have set him with a drawing basket. Noah’s drawing basket is nothing fancy, just an old metal file basket that is a bit battered and bent, but […]
Jar of Love Printable Activity for Kids
This jar of love printable activity is a fun and easy way for kids of all ages to share who or what they love, and a great Valentine’s Day activity for at home or in the classroom. Everyone will love working on this fun ‘Things I love’ drawing and writing activity. This ‘Love Jar’ printable […]
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