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Unconventional Bath Toys

February 2, 2012

There are many different items my kids use in the bath for play, other than the traditional bath toys like the rubber duck. And bath time doesn’t just happen at night; my son often has a bath during the day as an activity. We have found many items around the house that are fun to [...]

It’s Raining Today & We Are Sailing Away

January 23, 2012

Rain equals more work for mum. There’s more washing, mud walked through the house and limited opportunity for the kids to play. I actually quite enjoy the rain, and try and see it as an opportunity to think of different ways for the kids to play. It’s pouring here today and there is water everywhere [...]

Words As Concepts

June 14, 2011

It wasn’t exactly intentional, but over time, I noticed my use of certain words to describe concepts with the children. I guess it’s the writer in me. It’s been interesting to see how the repetitive use of these words/concepts have come full circle and now the kids encourage me with the same. I say things like: “use [...]

Creative Kids: No Toys Required

March 17, 2011

My kids loved making their own cut-out “toys” to play with. Such a simple idea with so much potential for creativity. 1. Think of what you want to play with 2. Draw characters (or objects) 3. Go outside (or stay inside) 4. Play What a creative way to play! No toys required. For younger children, you may [...]

Make a Clothes Person

September 21, 2010

My children constantly amaze me. I came into my 4-year-old’s room and found her working on this life-size snowman (without the snow). She used a mask from the dress up box for the face. A scarf from Mummy’s draw for the hair. Her own clothes for the body and socks for the feet. There is even a [...]

OP Shop Cubby

July 15, 2010

$5 in an op shop goes a long, long way. My sister and I allowed our children to explore a second hand shop for items to create a cubby-house. Talk about excitment central. It was like a great big treasure hunt. Items to look out for: mosquito net — pots — utensils — foldable child seats – basket — bell (for [...]

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