This post is sponsored by Moose Toys. The older my kids get, the more they enjoy making things. While they still love doing art just for the sake of experimenting and creating, they also love to make plans and work on inventing and creating a finished product. This kind of STEM or STEAM activity (science, […]
Ten Ways to Encourage a Child Who Doesn’t Like Drawing.
I was asked this question a lot when I was teaching preschool, and even now friends, family and blog readers still ask me – “My preschooler doesn’t like to draw, what should I do?” The short answer to that question is ‘nothing’. And the long answer? Well… Sure, drawing is a great way to work […]
Four Recycled Tubs, Three Easy Ways to Play
Setting up an invitation to play for my kids is fun, it can be a great learning tool, and it encourages independent play, but if it takes too long to organise then it kinda defeats the purpose. If I’m after a little time to do other things I want to set up an activity that […]
Pin Prick Drawing
It began as an experiment, I was going to make a lantern… but then my kids took over and it became something totally different and so much cooler! I love it when that happens – an idea, becomes an experiment, that turns into something fun, creative, and even educational, something all four of my kids […]
Woodworking with Kids
I asked my facebook followers for gift suggestions for my turning five year old who already has everything, and they came up with a winning idea – a woodworking set! My smallest child has been watching us renovate our old house his entire life, he loves to help, he loves tools, he has a set […]
A Sticky Cutting Tray Invitation to Play
Every now and then I remember that Noah is the smallest, and that while we’ve done so many fun activities over and over, that was with the big kids, back when he was a baby. So to him, self-adhesive paper, sticky side up, is still magical! I put together a quick and easy […]
20+ Geoboard Ideas, Activities and Free Printables.
We call it ‘busy work’ at our house. Busy work – a fine motor activity that keeps little hands busy and little minds engaged. It’s one of the best ways to redirect wildness, and to focus on something a little calmer. It’s perfect for when you don’t have lots of time to start, or patience, […]
Fun Printable Grids
It started out with a simple idea for drawing, and soon became something totally different! These printable grids have become a great tool for art, maths, fine motor and even language play and exploration! In the beginning the grid I created and printed was for drawing some zentangles and patterns. Morgan loves these and he […]