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Fishing Letters | A Letter Recognition Activity For Toddlers And Preschoolers
January 14, 2020
An early letter recognition activity for preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers can learn everything they need to know through playing.
This letter recognition activity is so much fun for kids and is a ...
How parenting can help save the planet…
January 10, 2020
Incase you’ve not heard, our planet is in a real mess.
We are already witnessing the devastating impacts of climate change and there’s more to come.
At 3a.m this morning I sat feeding our wide-eyed 2 year old and I pondered his future (and the future of every other living thing on earth).
Despite our best zero-waste ...
100+ Easy Toddler Activities | quick set-up, educational & fun!
January 3, 2020
100+ easy toddler activities
Show me a parent who doesn’t love a list of awesomely easy toddler activities that will keep their little one entertained for a while.
Parenting a toddler can be hard work but sometimes the simplest of activities can provide a few hours of peace (OK it’ll probably more like 10 minutes but it’ll ...
Kids Bullet Journal | free printable PDF
December 11, 2019
Kids Bullet Journal
Download our free kids bullet journal.
Bullet journaling is really popular with adults but kids too can enjoy these scientifically proven methods that are making people happier.
We home educate so a bullet journal is a nice way of introducing a little structure.
I couldn’t find a kids ...
Reusable Pass The Parcel | Zero Waste Gift Wrapping
December 1, 2019
If your arranging a zero waste or low waste party then why not make a reusable pass the parcel!
My four year old requested a game of pass the parcel at the little pre-Christmas party that we’re throwing for friends.
So, when we visited my in-laws today it seemed too good to be true when my mother-in-law ...
Advent Calendar Activity Ideas For Toddlers and Kids | free PDF
November 9, 2019
Advent Calendar Contents Ideas
100+ Advent Calendar Activity Ideas
We love Christmas in our house so we really look forward to starting our official Christmas countdown with the homemade Advent Calendar that I made before I even had children.
Nowadays, advent calendars usually contain chocolate. Some even have toys in them.
Personally, I like to include a ...
Real tools for kids | affordable toolset for kits
November 7, 2019
The best real tools for kids
I tend to research a lot before buying anything…a little too much perhaps!
I like to make sure that I’m buying something quality, at a good price and that I’ve exhausted any possible second-hand options first.
When I started my hunt for affordable real tools for kids I stumbled at the ...
DIY Rice Heating Pad | so simple to make!
November 6, 2019
How To Make A Rice Heat Pad
A DIY Rice Heating Pad has been on the top of my crafting wish-list for a while now.
So, when my four year old suddenly developed an interest in sewing, I jumped at the chance to dust off my sewing machine and get creative.
Benefits of DIY Rice Heating Pads
A DIY ...
Gratitude activities for kids | research backed activities + why it matters
October 18, 2019
Why is gratitude important?
Fun gratitude activities for kids
Learning to be a grateful person isn’t just a case of saying “please” and “thank you” in all the right places.
Genuine gratitude has the power to make us and those around us happier and healthier.
It has been associated with higher levels of happiness, a stronger immune ...
Pizza wheels | with hidden vegetables
October 16, 2019
These pizza wheels are brilliant for fussy eaters as they are packed with hidden vegetables!
They are really easy to make and can be frozen (uncooked). We make them for lunches and picnics at least once a week.
Ingredients
Dough Base
500g Strong White Bread Flour
7g sachet years
300ml water
Splash of milk
Topping
Tomato Passata
Cooked leftover vegetables e.g. carrots, courgette, sweet potato, ...