Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Outdoor splashing but not in the pool!

momece    10:52    No comments
One of the things I've noticed since becoming a parent is how many children's toys are plastic.  During Bean's first year, I tried to buy toys that were made of natural materials such as wood or cloth, but there are very few of them for older children.  Plus, my daughter LOVES duplo! Since...

Monday, 22 June 2015

Freezer bag art

momece    11:19    No comments
I saw this mess free and fun art activity on a television show last year and I had been waiting patiently until my daughter was old enough to try it out.  I know it's important for children to get messy and use all their senses to play and discover the world around them, but sometimes you just...

Sunday, 17 May 2015

Thursday, 7 May 2015

Book Review- Duck! Rabbit!

momece    18:11    1 comment
This is a hilarious book that my daughter finds quite enjoyable and one which I laughed out loud at the first time I read to her.  This book was a Christmas gift from friends and Bean has been enjoying it ever since.  It has an illustration of an animal that could be a duck or a rabbit and...

Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Playing with goop

momece    18:50    No comments
Objective To explore with senses using goop Materials corn starch food colouring (optional) 1/4 cup measuring cup 1 teaspoon My daughter and I played with goop yesterday.  I loved this messy activity as a child and I hoped that my daughter would too when we made the sticky, wet and crumbly...

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Food Colouring Magic

momece    13:35    No comments
Objective To give my daughter the opportunity to practise learning the names of colours in a fun way Materials food colouring milk  dish soap Q-tips This activity is actually a science activity for children slightly older than my daughter.    I decided I would try it with my daughter...
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