If you have a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3, chances are that you often hear your child say: “again, again”! There is a very good reason why our young friends enjoy repetition so much. Let’s have a look at what happens in the brain when we repeat activities with our little ones.
Tearing is a great workout for little fingers and one that is important for building fine motor skills in early childhood. Here are some awesome paper tearing activity ideas that are simple and require little or no preparation.
While it may start with your toddler gleefully ripping through your toilet rolls and tearing out pages of their books (much to your frustration), tearing paper should actually be encouraged.
Children notice colours at a very young age. Parents, teachers, and caregivers can, therefore, start teaching the concept of colours by the time their little ones turn 18 months old. Babies as...
We've tried many playdough recipes over the years and always come back to these two recipes below. It's super quick and easy to make and much cheaper than buying ready made playdough. And, it's...
How does a sensory hoop help my baby? The frontal lobe in a baby’s brain is important for sensory processing. Using a sensory hoop like this helps build brain neurons as they touch different...
Sensory play is crucial for toddlers, as it provides them with opportunities to actively use their senses as they explore their world. Sensory play is important for a toddler’s brain development....
Keeping our children occupied during these long unprecedented days at home calls for out-of- the-box ideas and creativity using things found lying around the house. Presenting the idea of making a...
I bought all these cute little outfits for my baby girl and she only wore them once! It broke my heart that I had to give them away so soon, as they were still as good as new. Then my mom came up...
I have three children of various ages and all my children love being creative and busy. When I came across this amazing recipe it kept my two younger children busy for hours. It was so much fun...
I know that this is an obvious idea and probably everyone has doodled before, but sometimes we still have no idea what to doodle and even doodling can become a difficult task. What are the...
Imagine trying a very simple exercise with your little one, where you could tackle various concepts such as colours, counting, numbers and fine motor all in one. You can vary this exercise depending...
Bath time is one of our favourite activities at home. Any time there is any kind of water, be it the swimming pool or the dogs water bowl, my daughter is drawn to it and just wants to play in it. We...
Using stress balls can be extremely beneficial for your children. Whether they are in your sensory bin readily available in your calm corner, stress balls are always a good idea! Supplies: Water...
Here are 5 Easy Sensory Activities when you have a rainy day, or would like to do something different with your Toddler. I have used ‘’ingredients’’ that will be easily found around the house and...
A great activity for kids, homemade slime offers many benefits. It is an excellent tactile activity, providing kids with lots of stimulation. It also teaches kids the basics of following recipes,...
What is more fun than making music together as a family? Making the instruments! You can make so many instruments just by walking through the house and gathering items which make potentially good...
I have always enjoyed making these with my kids, and now that my daughter is 7 and reading, I found it top be such a wonderful experience with her! Vivienne could read out and measure the...
During our creative play week at Clamber Club we incorporated a very cool idea which is easy enough for you to let your little ones experiment with at home. Not only does it encourage a child’s...