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 ...
How to Create a Stone Quarry Small World
If you can not walk, ride or drive past a digger without squeals and pleads to stop and watch for hours, this simple stone quarry small world is for you. Read along and see how you can put together a pretty amazing invitation to play and explore construction vehicles and rocks. Lots of rocks. ...
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 ...
Searching for Food, a Fun Winter Sensory Play Activity
There is something magical about winter. I love the crispy cold days, the warm living rooms and pouring hot chocolate for the kids when they get home from school. This is the perfect time for setting up some fun winter sensory play bins or activities. This little sensory tray has been sitting out ...
Invitation to Create a Mini Ocean World
There is something about creating a mini ocean world that captivates children. Whatever it is, the ocean seems to speak to children much like fairies and dinosaurs. It's a favourite theme and today I'd like to show you a different kind of activity that I'm positive will appeal to the toddler and ...
How to Make a Mini Mermaid Travel Tin
When you've got little kids, you tend to pack heavy so you can be prepared for the unexpected. This little mermaid travel tin is about to go on your list of things to take! It is small world play at it's cutest and just perfect for entertaining your kids when you are on the go. I know it's not ...
Invitation to Explore Loose Parts on a Mirror
Discovering the theory of loose parts has been a turning point in the way we play. Little invitations to explore loose parts are now a regular (and favourite!) activity in our home. If you have never heard of the theory of loose parts until now you need to stop what you are doing and read this ...
The Little Yellow Digger Sensory Bin
My almost three year old son has two obsessions: dinosaurs and diggers. He takes them everywhere. I love the noises and imaginative play in action and I adore the little conversations I secretly overhear him having with his toys. I'm all about exploring interests so I recently got him the classic ...
Invitation to Create a Mini Dinosaur World
As I was restructuring the play area in our home this week, I suddenly had a real "aha!" moment. I realised, truly realised, that less is more. I'm not talking about the amount of toys or accumulation of craft supplies (though that area could use a clean out!) but about invitations to play and ...
Invitation to Create a Play Dough Fairy World
Is there a fairy fan in your family? Then you are going to love this play dough fairy world activity that had my 5 year old daughter buzzing all week. Fairy activities, crafts and small worlds come in all the popular shapes and sizes. I'm sure you've seen and done many before. There is a trick ...