Category: Play

  • Coloured baby spaghetti play

    Coloured baby spaghetti play

    Here is a simple, but very interesting messy play idea for babies and toddlers who like sampling their play ingredients. Boil some pasta and add food colour to it. Enjoy the sensory experience!

  • Elsa’s frozen hand activity

    Elsa’s frozen hand activity

    Great play idea for a hot or cold day or during . This Frozen themed activity is refreshing and very entertaining for any Frozen fans. We put songs in the background and my little one wanted to wear her Elsa & Ana hat and gloves. This is also a great STEM activity to learn the…

  • Toys ideas

    Toys ideas

    Here are some ideas of toys for when you are in holiday or at someone else’s house. 1. Pegs  – my little ones like sorting them, clip them to clothes, throw them in a basket from distance, making patterns. You can also hang a low string and give them some clothes for pretend washing. They…

  • Shredded paper paddling pool

    Shredded paper paddling pool

    I had a big bag of documents needing shredded and did it with the help of my wee one. Once finished, we put all the paper in a paddling pool and both my kids went in it. For the baby I put a few toys in and made sure she is not trying to eat…

  • Learning numbers with stones

    Learning numbers with stones

    Here are some ideas to help little ones with their numeracy skills. All you need is stones, chalk and some containers. You can use the stones for counting or tracing numbers and shapes.  

  • Kids stone painting

    Kids stone painting

    Summer is here so go the nearest river and gather a few stones to paint with your little ones. They do not have to be perfect. Let your little ones be the artists. Hide them in the garden and use for playing activities.

  • Bubble wrap stomp painting

    Bubble wrap stomp painting

    Here’s an idea for outdoor play on a sunny day. You need an old bed sheet, paints and bubble wrap. Stick the wrap to their feet and get them to step in paint (or use a brush) and run on the sheet. Once the artwork is finished and dried you can use it to protect…

  • Minimarket – pretend playroom

    Minimarket – pretend playroom

    Here is a project it took me a while to complete. A pretend shop in the summer house. I kept lots of bottles, boxes and tubs and used a few cardboard boxes to put up a shop. Used pom poms and yarn to make fake mince, cheese strings, eggs and sweets. I made some cardboard…

  • Quinoa ice cream sensory bin

    Quinoa ice cream sensory bin

    This came about from discovering a big bag of expired quinoa in my pantry. Hubby bought it, but I am not a fan and have managed to make it lost in the cupboard. It turned out to be an excellent sensory bin filler. What you need: Scoops; Ice cream cones; Plates, cups and spoons; Other…

  • Baby safe sand play

    Baby safe sand play

    Easiest activity ever cornmeal or semolina and sand toys