We enjoy creating an environment that attracts birds and other wildlife to our garden and when the children told me…
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Outdoor Play with Children – The Garden Shop
I enjoy gardening with children and love to think of new ways to make it a fun and engaging process for them….
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Recycled Play Series – DIY Baby & Toddler Toys
Welcome back to my current series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a…
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Crowns from Nature – Mess Free Sensory Fun
Regular readers will know how much I love to incorporate natural elements and hands on sensory experiences into our play…
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Children’s Handmade Gifts for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is upon us again here in Australia and I thought it would be nice to share a collection…
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Sustainability – How can Early Years Educators show evidence of embedded practice?
The Australian Early Years Framework (EYLF) and indeed most early years frameworks across the international early childhood community asks educators…
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DIY Recycled Play Series #2 – Musical Fun!
Welcome to my weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for…
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5 Important elements to include in your natural outdoor play space
In my experience most children are happier and calmer when outdoors. I know I am. It would drive me absolutely…
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Recycled Play Series – #1 Outdoor Fun
Welcome to my new weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion…
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Recycling with children – easy ideas to get them involved!
We all know that recycling is important for our community and world as a whole and most adults now contribute…
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A Week of Play Based Learning – Ideas, Activities and Inspiration
Welcome to a new year of my weekly play based learning posts. It is my aim to inspire, support and…
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Homemade Christmas Gifts for Grandparents!
Are you beginning to think about the children’s Christmas gifts for parents and grandparents? When children give gifts to family members…
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