Do you call it ‘maths’ or ‘math’? Here in Australia we usually refer to it as mathS, and while I used to think it was really boring, now that I have kids I am changing my mind. My boys are both quite ‘mathsy’. They love playing around with numbers, and maths concepts, and are quite […]
Loose Parts and Pattern Pages
The other day we used some loose parts and our free printable alphabet pages to practice some of the letters Noah has trouble remembering. We had so much fun with that simple loose parts activity that I decided to make some pattern pages to play with too. Noah loved the creativity of filling the patterns […]
Helping Kids Learn Their Times Tables
I’ve already had two kids go through the trauma of learning their times tables. While they understood the concept of multiplication quite well, when it came to remembering and being able to recall multiplication facts quickly and easily, they both really struggled. Now my big boy is in grade three and beginning his journey with […]
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 […]
Crazy DIY Geoboard
It’s really no fun when you are sick, and it’s raining, and Mum won’t let you watch TV…. It’s no fun at all, until Mum goes a little overboard and makes a huge, DIY geoboard, and adds all kinds of crazy accessories! It’s funny how a simple idea grows into something much cooler than you […]
3D Drawings
“Can we paint?” “yeah! can we paint!!??” It was an hour before dinner, I really didn’t want to get out the paints. I needed an activity that was more exciting than painting for the big kids, was doable for my four year, was quick to set up, and wouldn’t make a huge mess. For a […]
Catch a Bug! Free Printable Game.
Noah is both fascinated with, and petrified by insects at the moment. The big kids are always digging up worms, or hunting for witchetty grubs, or finding some other creepy crawly, and Noah really wants to join in. He’s curious and interested in the beginning, and wants to hold the worm, just like Izzy. He […]