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 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 ...
Four Seasons Train Track Small World
The wooden train set is an absolute classic toy. We've had ours for about 7 years now and it's still going strong. One of our favourite train activities is small world play. It's so easy to set up and kids just love taking their trains on adventures through different playscapes. This four seasons ...
Invitation to Create a Play Dough Flower Garden
My children have called it. This little play dough flower garden activity is now officially "the most fun ever" Spring activity. It's a tall order, but I believe this adorable invitation to create will be able to hold her own ... Have a look and see how we put it all together. How to set up ...
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 ...
Find the Gold in the Rainbow Sensory Play
Sensory play has really grown on me over time. I went through a stage where I just couldn't face the mess. Then my son went through a phase where he compulsively tipped out every single bin, box or basket. Now that we've left those exciting days mostly behind us, I'm finding myself embracing the ...
10 Sweet and Simple Fabric Flower Tutorials
I have been hunting down fabric flower tutorials all week and can't wait to share my favourites with you today. The reason for my recent Pinterest stint is simple: hormones. I'm 31 weeks pregnant at the moment and we don't know if this baby will be a boy or a girl. Most of the baby things we ...
DIY Wall Art: a New Zealand Flowers Clay Craft Idea
This post is part of the Tour the World by Flower Blog Hop organised by Playground Parkbench. Bloggers from around the world have been busy crafting around their national or state flower. How amazing it is to see what everyone has come up with and to learn a thing or two along the way! A ...