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Valentine’s Day Gift Idea | you rock…let’s stick together!
February 9, 2020
DIY Gift For Someone You Love
We don’t really make a big deal of Valentine’s day but I thought it would be a nice idea for the boys to make little something for their Grandparents (and me 🤣!)
It also seemed like a great way to shrink the pile of rocks and sticks that is ...
Bullet Journal Blank Paper | FREE bullet journal dot grid printable
February 6, 2020
I’ve shared loads of free bullet journal printables (including a cute kids bullet journal) but if you’d prefer to make you’re own then you can download my free bullet journal blank paper with dot grids below.
Bullet journal grid paper is a great option if you want to design your own bujo ...
Bullet Journal Monthly Log Ideas | Inspiration and Free Printables
February 4, 2020
Find the perfect free bullet journal monthly log to suit your needs.
What Is A Bullet Journal Monthly Log?
The monthly log is a space that provides an overview for each month.
It helps you to organize events and note tasks for completion each month.
You can use the page to note important events, track habits and ...
Why Bluestone Is The Perfect Destination For A Family Holiday | A Bluestone Blog Review
January 30, 2020
I love spending time with my kids and as a family we’ve had our fair share of adventures.
BUT, let’s be honest, holidaying with young children can be exhausting!
Bluestone however is one of those destinations that we never want to leave.
It’s actually the first holiday we took as a family of 4 when our youngest was ...
35 Awesome Activities To Teach Toddlers Letters | fun, easy alphabet activities
January 24, 2020
Toddler Activities to Teach Letters
25+ activities to teach toddlers letters of the alphabet
When it comes to learning, play provides children so many wonderful opportunities to nurture inquisitive minds.
As a preschool teacher I watched so many little ones blossom as they learnt through play.
This collection of playful ideas will help your preschooler to explore the letters ...
Post Office Role Play Printable | toddler writing activity
January 21, 2020
Whenever we have a spare cardboard box in our house the boys will ask to make a post box!
So, I’ve created a really simple printable so that they can make their own envelopes, letters and stamps to post and deliver to their toys.
Train To Lettersville | Easy Toddler Activity To Learn Letters
January 21, 2020
Introducing letters to toddlers through play is a fun way to help them begin to recognize letters.
This game is so easy to set up and is perfect if you have a wooden train set or similar.
The Setup
You will need:
- Train track, road or similar.
- Letters (we used our magnetic ones)
- Tray (we used a metal baking tray)
What to ...
Word Excavation | A Fun Preschool Writing Activity
January 16, 2020
If you’re looking for a fun preschool writing activity then this one is great!
When I set up this Letter Excavation activity for my 2 year old, as predicted my 4 year old was desperate to join in!
So, I’d set up a different version for him so that he could practice writing simple 3 letter ...
Letter Excavation | Fun Toddler Activity To Teach Letters
January 16, 2020
How to teach a toddler letters | the fun way!
A slightly messy toddler activity to teach letters.
Letter Excavation
If you want to introduce letters to your toddler through playplay then letter excavation is a good place to start.
If you hate any mess then play it outside or try the Fishing Letters Activity instead. (It honestly didn’t take ...
Toy Rescue | A Preschool Activity That Makes Writing Fun
January 15, 2020
Toy Rescue is fast-paced game that’s sure to get preschoolers interested in reading and writing.
It can be easily adapted depending on what you want your child to learn. So, you can play a colours version or choose a rhyming words setup instead.
Like the Fishing Letters Activity the activity in this example focuses on letter recognition ...
