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 […]
Scissor Skills: Snipping Flowers and Leaves
Noah is four, and he wants to cut everything! I remember a certain other small child with the same passion, and she ended up cutting her hair on several occasions! I am kinda keen for Noah to be so busy cutting appropriate things that he won’t have the urge to cut anything he shouldn’t be […]