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 Make a Mini Dinosaur Travel Tin
After we made this gorgeous mermaid travel tin for my 6 year old daughter (and before we made this toy car travel tin), my 3 year old son kindly asked for a dinosaur one. I was more than happy to oblige. These travel tins have been the best invention since sliced bread and I promise they will turn ...
Jump & Wash! A Simple Dinosaur Sensory Play Idea
Every mom who has busy toddlers and/or preschoolers knows the value of a quick and easy play idea, and this my friends, is a good one. This simple dinosaur sensory play activity will keep your little ones entertained for quite a while. Read on for top tips to get the most out of this play session ...
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 ...
Imaginative Play: Dinosaur Small World
The other day both my children were out of the house and I decided to set up a dinosaur small world for them to explore when they'd come home. I really like setting up small worlds. Small world play is great for so many reasons. It nurtures the imagination, encourages creativity and provides ...