If the story of Hattie Peck, chicken extraordinaire, isn't on your radar yet, you need to run (don't walk!) and grab yourself a copy asap. Hattie Peck is a beautiful story of a mama hen who simply wants a family of her own to love. Putting together a Hattie Peck story basket is a great way to ...
Simple Farm Sensory Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers simply can't resist a sensory table. This urge to play and explore is so very deeply ingrained in all children and any gorgeous invitation will appeal to that part of them. While we all love well thought out and beautifully set up sensory bins or small worlds, the truth is ...
How to set up a simple Bug Discovery Sensory Bin
It's all about the bugs in our family lately. The kids have been playing and exploring outside most days. And along with the sunshine, the bugs have started making an appearance as well. Everyone is full of questions and my boys would just love to see some of the bugs up close. Wanting to respond to ...
The Noisy Noisy Farm Story Basket
Farm books are always a hit in our family. With three children, the "farm stage" was always there. Always. Mr. Fox (almost 2) is currently in the thick of it. We have farm songs, noises, books, animals left and right. Now, when you have a book activity that combines all of the above, you know you ...
Make a Perler Bead Rainbow Fish for Pretend Play
The rainbow fish is an all time classic. This beautiful story about a gorgeous rainbow fish that discovers the joy of sharing has taken the world by storm. In our family the rainbow fish stories (and television episodes!) are a favourite with the toddler and preschooler crowd. We try to be creative ...
How to Set up a Simple Ladybug Sensory Tray
Spring is in the air. The green leaves, the flowers blooming, the feel of the sun on your face and the smell of grass is what we've all been waiting for all winter long. We'll also be waiting for the first ladybug to arrive. These little cuties are every toddler and preschooler's best friend and a ...
How to Set up an Old MacDonald had a Farm Story Basket
Old MacDonald's farm is the one song all children will go crazy about at one stage or another. Our youngest son, Mr Fox, is now fully immersed in the 'animal' phase and it's terribly cute. If there is ever a time to get out the Old MacDonald had a Farm story basket, it is now. Have a look how we ...
Magical Animal Search and Rescue Pretend Play
Most kids love a bit of dramatic play and Miss Glitter (almost 7) is no exception. Any topic will do but when there are dragons, mermaids or other magical creatures involved, she'll happily go to that fantasy world of hers where unicorns rule. When we (finally! couldn't wait!) received our copy of ...
How to Set up a Creative Invitation to Build a Bird Nest
If there was ever a fun spring activity, then building a bird nest is it. It's got it all: craft, art, sensory exploration, loose parts and small world play. We love it all. And the best thing is, you already have all the materials you need since you'll be improvising with what you've got. Have a ...
How to Create an Amazing Farm Discovery Bottle
It seems like every child goes through a major "farm" stage somewhere between the age of one and five. My children sure did and are still loving every farm related craft, small world, book or activity. And that's a good thing since we've collected quite a substantial amount of farm related Playmobil ...