March 2010

Give the Child Some Tongs!

March 8, 2010

I’m categorising Simple.Easy.Cheap posts. Look out for the symbol below on the right side column. If you’re looking for an easy activity to do with your child, click on the Simple.Easy.Cheap logo for ideas with materials you will have around the house. Tongs are great for developing strong hands. I gave plastic tongs to my son and [...]

Story Friday: Wordless

March 8, 2010

While reading a children’s book, do you pause to ask your child their opinion on what the character is feeling? Are they sad or happy? Surprised or frightened? Angry or confused? Do you ever allow your child to interpret the pictures into a story? A wordless story is a wonderful way to introduce story telling and empathy [...]

Handwriting: Guest Post

March 3, 2010

Nicole is a privately practicing Occupational Therapist (OT) in Brisbane, Queensland. She is mother to 2 beautiful girls aged two and one. She’s written a guest post for Be a Fun Mum about encouraging your child/ren to write. She has also done a post about reading. More information about Nicole can be found here: www.nicolegrant.net www.brissieot.blogspot.com Foreword by Kelly Two years ago, [...]

Band-aid Rules

March 1, 2010

Intrigued? Yes, I have band-aid rules. I’d have no energy if I was to panic every time one of my children fell over. I tend to say, “Up-a-day; you’re alright.” Or to my older children, “Get over it.” My children are not wimps so I know when they’ve really hurt themselves (well mostly). My eldest daughter [...]

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