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 ...
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 ...
Safari Small World Play
This week we've been enjoying the beautiful summer sunshine here in New Zealand (while it lasts!) and spent lots of time playing in the sandpit. To change things up a bit I decided to set up this little invitation to make a safari small world. There's something magical about small world play that ...
How to Make a Cute and Creative Seashell Mobile
Are you a seashell collector like me? Do you or your children spend more time looking for seashells on the beach than splashing in the waves? I am notorious for keeping my family waiting for 5 more minutes so I can do some therapeutic beach combing. What to do with all these seashells? Well ...
7 Creative Ways to Play with Loose Parts
In my previous two blog posts I've been talking about the theory of loose parts and have been sharing ideas on ways to play with loose parts at home. You'd think I would have covered most of what there is to say about loose parts in two extensive posts, right? No. There is more. There are ...