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 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 ...
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 Set up a Beach Small World Invitation to Play
A day at the beach is day of good old fashioned family fun for most people. Adults and children alike! Through small world play children get the opportunity to relive those moments and play out their own fantasy adventures. Small worlds can be quick and easy to set up. In this post I'll show ...
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 ...
Add to the Summer Fun by Making an Ice Cube Necklace!
While the Northern Hemisphere is trying to keep warm and perhaps looking forward to spring, summer is still going strong here in New Zealand. Each year our family goes on a little summer tiki tour. Which means we pack up our car as full as we possibly can, squeeze in the kids and take off ...