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5+ Fun Science Activities
It’s time to say farewell to The Weekly Kids Co-Op. I have co-hosted The Weekly Co-Op for almost three and a half years! That’s a long time in the blogosphere. Through The Weekly Kids Co-Op I have...
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Invitation To Play: Sandpit Fishing
This week I decided to look more closely at the possibilities offered by the humble sandpit and create an invitation to play. Our sandpit is used all the time. It has been easier to just let them go...
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Farm Sticker Art Activity with Multi-age Group of Kids
Creating sticker art is one of Chook’s favourite quiet time activities. It is also a favourite of mine during the ‘witching hour’ of trying to get dinner ready! I wanted to introduce Strawberry and...
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Blot Painting With Toddlers
Blot painting can be created with a variety of tools (fingers, brushes, sponges, etc). Present a pre-folded piece of paper to the child with only one side available. When children are finished fold the...
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Fun Outdoor Games: Milk Carton Catcher
Looking for fun outdoor games! Milk carton catch is a fun and easy game to create and play with children of a variety of ages. It can be played inside as well as outside. I used a soft 2 litre milk...
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Playful June: Our Weekly Play Rhythm
In a world full of noise “Do this, do that”, click bait titles, glamorous images, smiling, happy children playing with the latest craze it is easy to get overwhelmed by it all. Playful Matters is about...
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Crayon Resist Name Recognition Activity
This crayon resist activity required one-on-one and parent assistance with my 3 and a half year old. However, older children will be able to complete this activity unassisted. {you will need…} Oil...
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Magpie Craft Literacy Activity
This week we have been reading Waddle Giggle Gargle by Pamela Allen. I like to use our books that we are reading as springboards for our play and learning activities. So this week I created a gorgeous...
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Craft Stick Firework Star
Creating a craft stick firework star is a very easy craft that looks awesome no matter the age of the child participating. My kids are so excited for Australia Day this year! They’ve got to the age...
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15 Ways To Support Your Child’s Learning At Preschool
After several requests from parents here’s 15 ways you can support your child’s learning at preschool. There are many more that I haven’t listed here today, so enjoy these ideas and I’ll post more...
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