It all started with a spoon.. In this video we explore the importance of some day-to-day objects that live in our kitchens and the learning opportunities that come when they become fanastic toys for babies or toddlers.
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Wiggly squishy fun with cooked spaghetti! Feel the squelch!
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Have you ever tried making moon dust? A combo of flour or cornflour with some oil makes a crumbly material that holds its shape when you mold it together. Add some food colouring or essential oils for added sensory stimulation!
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Cornflour gloop is the most curious thing! A mixture of water and cornflour makes an incredibly engaging activity for toddlers and older children alike, because it feels amazing and is just so weird! How can a mixture be both a solid and a liquid at the same time??
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This is kind of incredible… you can make an amazing light show in your own home using nothing but a torch and a colander! Or if you want to get FANCY, you can add colour by shining the torch through a cardboard tube covered in coloured paper.
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Let’s go on a nature walk with Jess! Have a little bag or a basket handy, as you need to collect some things, which is a great way to learn about the world around us, exploring textures, shapes, how they feel in our hands!
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Is your little one really interested in using scissors? Like really really really interested in using scissors? When children are first learning how to use scissors, they need the chance to practice going snip ✂️ snip ✂️ snip ✂️ snip. So instead of creating a confetti of paper in your house, why not try using […]
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Ever thought about trying to make paint from mud? A great way to get acquainted with a blend of day-to-day objects and the natural world.
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Another lovely nature walk, filled with guessing games, collecting things in your homemade basket (which you can use an empty milk bottle for), lovely-smelling flowers, a great conversations. Can you also make your own little nature pot?
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