KEEPING UP WITH LITTLES ONES IN PLAY AT HOME

KEEPING UP WITH LITTLES ONES IN PLAY AT HOME

One of the common challenges shared by my PLAY community is keeping up with their little ones desire for new activities each day [several times a day].  Now I hear you because I too have been in this very same position and sometimes still can be!  Our littles are...

HOW TO NATURALLY COLOUR EGGS

HOW TO NATURALLY COLOUR EGGS

This time of the year is one of my favourite times for art and craft. I like to keep things as natural as possible especially when children as involved. One of my favourite activities to do, is to naturally dye easter eggs. It is simple, fun and a great way for your...

CHALK TALK  – the nuts and bolts

CHALK TALK – the nuts and bolts

Chalk Talk is the strategic system we have created for us to boost play and learning in our home. It is a great way to jazz up the traditional homework learning! It involves a catchy name for the ordinarily mundane daily tasks = higher motivation, PLAY based Learning...

GARDENING – Your time to bloom!!

GARDENING – Your time to bloom!!

Garden - by definition (Oxford)  - a piece of ground adjoining a house, in which grass, flowers, and shrubs may be grown.Over the years we have spent time in our garden with specific family garden projects from creating a flower garden with a bug hotel, butterfly...

10 GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR TODDLERS + PRESCHOOLERS

10 GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR TODDLERS + PRESCHOOLERS

Games are an all time favourite in our home from kids board games to card games to outdoor games through to family board games. Infact, we are hoping to bring out some adult board games over the summer vacay! Check out some of our favourites:1.Dinosaur Race - Orchard...

GETTING STARTED WITH THE PROJECT PLAY PACKS

GETTING STARTED WITH THE PROJECT PLAY PACKS

Getting Started with the Project PLAY Packs   …so you have become a member of the Project PLAY community and are keen to use the Project PLAY Packs with your toddlers and preschoolers but are unsure of where to start! Mummas, I have you covered with this blog,...

10 SIMPLE PLAY IDEAS FOR YOUR LITTLE LEARNERS WHILE YOU WORK

10 SIMPLE PLAY IDEAS FOR YOUR LITTLE LEARNERS WHILE YOU WORK

Working from home is an incredible opportunity for Mums, especially whilst their learners are little, however maintaining productivity can certainly be challenging. The juggle with little ones needing attention, the desire for them to engage in meaningful play...

6 ‘SYSTEMS’ TO BUILD INTO YOUR EVERYDAY PLAY ROUTINE

6 ‘SYSTEMS’ TO BUILD INTO YOUR EVERYDAY PLAY ROUTINE

Hi there Mummas, grab yourself a cuppa with a notepad and pen because this is a biggish post and taking notes down will help with clarity and action.  Systems are a critical component to any major project particularly one that is best known as "motherhood" and another...

8 MUST DO WINTER PLAY IDEAS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

8 MUST DO WINTER PLAY IDEAS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Winter often sees us stuck indoors more frequently than other times of the year and increases the need for a few more indoor PLAY Ideas up our sleeves. Check out these ideas for when you need them this Winter. 1. STORYTELLING BOX Have a child/children that loves...