Baby massage can be described as loving, nurturing touch - a warm and gentle interaction between parent and baby, and a way of expressing love. Massage is relaxing and enjoyable for both, it...
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Jog the Frog goes to uShaka Marine World
During the holidays we took our 2-year-old son to uShaka Marine world for the first time and it was well worth it! The day gave my son a chance to get out the house, have a good walk around while...
Vegetable gardens: fun, messy and productive!!
Having 2 boys I learnt early on that getting dirty= FUN & HAPPINESS!! They loved jumping in muddy puddles and driving their trucks in the dirt and playing in the sand- the messier it was the...
Playing… Is talking my child’s language
There was once a time, when we were young, that our imagination knew no end. We could conjure up princesses and dragons in an instant, or have tea with a mermaid in the jungle. Our world revolved...
6 Fun tin games for the holidays
This week I decided to play a few tin games with my children. I often use tin games in both my Clamber Club Sports classes and at our Parties and these are always such a hit. Tins are items we...
Fantasy Play: Worthless or Wonderful?
Brooms turn into horses and playrooms into secret caves. One of the key reasons why children should play is to develop their imagination and cognitive strength. Imaginary play or Fantasy play...
11 Eye-foot coordination activities
Some of us have big ones, some of us have small ones, some are wide and some are narrow, our feet! They enable us to move and enjoy the freedom of movement. There are so many fun ways to encourage...
4 Activities to improve Eye Hand Coordination
Occupational therapist Kelly Westerman gives us an overview of eye hand coordination and the activities that you can do at home with your child to improve these skills. What is hand eye...
Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers. Need ideas?
Need some inspiration for fine motor activities for your toddler? I decided to chat to one of the Clamber Club franchisees, Kelly Westerman. Kelly is immensely success and is not only a business...
Having fun while washing the dogs
One thing is for sure that when my husband mentions he needs to wash the dogs, both my children jump for joy and get into helper mode. First things first, they get on their swimming costumes,...
Messy Play. Quick and Easy.
Come on moms, break out and allow your little ones to experience some real messy play. I decided to colour some of my food items red to play on the Valentines theme. Messy play is so important for...
Walking with your baby
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While on holiday recently, I wracked my brain for different activities to do with my baby. There were the obvious options of active play activities, and I was in...
7 Active Play Activities for the Holidays
Childhood is a time where children develop bones, muscles, nerves, and physical skills, resulting in coordination and endurance. When most adults think of being physically active, they...
Roll on Baby
Rolling. A major milestone for any baby to conquer and one that heralds baby mobility. Between 3 and 4 months your baby starts showing signs of wanting to roll and usually by 6 months he will be...
Active Play with Tents and Teepees
The one thing that really stands out in my memories as a little girl, is that of making a fort with my sisters. Our fort was made from the chairs in the lounge, three or four blankets and all our...
35 Activities to do With Your Baby….
I sometimes cannot help chuckling to myself… I’m always convinced that after 9 weeks of term, the moms would be happy for the holiday break that is fast approaching. But more times than not, there...
Having a ball!
A ball is one of the best and most indispensable of toys! Ball games can develop many different skills, and are a never ending source of fun for almost any baby, toddler or pre- schooler. Liz Senior...
Balance
By Liz Senior of Clamber Club What is balance? Balance is the ability to maintain your equilibrium in relation to the force of gravity. This could be when you are in a static position, or when you...