Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. -Oscar Wilde
Shaving Foam Sensory Play Ideas Shaving foam is a lovely sensory play activity for children, especially in the warmer months! Young children enjoy the foamy, slimy sensation when they squeeze … Continue Reading Shaving Foam Sensory Play Ideas
Turmeric pH Indicator Experiment for Acids & Bases This turmeric pH indicator experiment for acids and bases is a fun, easy way to learn about acids and bases. If done … Continue Reading Turmeric pH Indicator Experiment for Acids & Bases
Homemade Cooked Playdough with Cream of Tartar This recipe for homemade cooked playdough with cream of tartar makes lovely, soft playdough that will last for a long time. The salt … Continue Reading Homemade Cooked Playdough with Cream of Tartar
Kids vegetable garden: How to make and plant a garden for kids The benefits of gardening for children Making a kids vegetable garden is a wonderful way for children to … Continue Reading Kids Vegetable Garden: How to Make a Garden for Kids
Benefits of loose parts play There is a growing body of research which is demonstrating a wide range of benefits of Loose Parts Play. Children can use the loose parts … Continue Reading Discover the Many Benefits of Loose Parts Play
What is it? Loose Parts Play… What is loose parts play? Loose parts play is open-ended play where children can create and explore with a range of different objects and … Continue Reading Find Out What is Loose Parts Play
Conditioner Playdough Recipe without Salt This hair conditioner playdough recipe is a great alternative to regular playdough and is made without salt. It has a soft consistency so my children … Continue Reading Conditioner Playdough Recipe without Salt
Growing Sunflowers with Children Growing sunflowers with children is a lovely way to get children of all ages into gardening. They are fairly easy, low maintenance plants for your garden … Continue Reading Growing Sunflowers with Children
Edible Homemade Cloud Dough Recipe This edible homemade cloud dough recipe is very easy to make and a fun sensory play activity for young children. It is safe for babies … Continue Reading Edible Homemade Cloud Dough Recipe
Masha and the Firebird Book Review Masha and the Firebird is an award-winning book by Margaret Bateson-Hill and illustrated by Anne Wilson. This book was originally published in 1999 (republished … Continue Reading Masha and the Firebird Book Review
How to Start Preschool at Home during the COVID-19 lockdown There are a lot of people who are suddenly having to figure out how to start teaching preschool at home, … Continue Reading How to Start Preschool at Home
Homemade Playdough without Salt This homemade playdough without salt is perfect for children with sensitive skin or eczema. My children have sensitive skin and one of them has eczema so … Continue Reading Homemade Playdough without Salt
EYFS Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers Over the last week, I have had several requests for EYFS (Early Years) activities for toddlers and preschoolers to help parents during school closures. … Continue Reading EYFS Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers at home
Homemade Cloud Dough with Baby Oil Homemade cloud dough with baby oil is easy to make and a fantastic sensory activity for children. If you want to use this with … Continue Reading Homemade Cloud Dough with Baby Oil
Frozen baking soda / bicarbonate of soda and vinegar science experiment This Frozen baking soda / bicarbonate of soda and vinegar science experiment is a fun way for children to … Continue Reading Frozen Bicarbonate of Soda and Vinegar Experiment
Silky & Stretchy Corn Flour Conditioner Playdough Recipe This super silky and stretchy corn flour conditioner playdough is a fun alternative to traditional playdough. I would describe it’s consistency as … Continue Reading Corn Flour Conditioner Playdough – Silky & Stretchy!
Something’s Eating the Garden “Something’s Eating the Garden” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that is enjoyable for very young children, as well as adults. A playful interaction take place … Continue Reading Something’s Eating the Garden – Children’s Book Review
Color Changing baking soda and vinegar science experiment This color changing baking soda and vinegar science experiment is a fun way for children to observe changes in pH as the … Continue Reading Color pH Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiment
Exploding Bag Baking Soda and Vinegar Science Experiment for Kids This is an exciting baking soda and vinegar science experiment for kids. Children enjoy making these chemical reactions and using … Continue Reading Explosive Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment for Kids
Colorful baking soda and vinegar experiment for kids This colorful baking soda and vinegar experiment for kids is a fun and safe way to introduce children to chemical reactions. It … Continue Reading Colorful Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment for Kids
Good Dragon-Themed Picture Books for Children There are many good dragon-themed books for children, and these are some of my favourites! These are all picture books and work well for … Continue Reading Good Dragon Books for Children
Painting with Frozen Shaving Cream Foam Paint – Recipe for Kids This is an easy frozen shaving cream foam paint recipe for kids to use. Frozen shaving foam paint is … Continue Reading Frozen Shaving Cream Foam Paint Recipe for Kids
Valentines Day is a good excuse to get crafting, so we hope that these STEM art projects inspire you to use science and technology with your toddlers and kids. These … Continue Reading Valentines STEM Art Projects for Toddlers and Kids
Sowing & Spreading Wild Flowers with Seed Bombs Sowing and spreading wild flowers with seed bombs is a fun activity for children and a great way to help the environment. … Continue Reading Sowing & Spreading Wild Flowers with Seed Bombs