Tag: Kids Activities

Kids ANZAC Day Activities

April 24, 2015
ANZAC Day is such a special day for all Australians and this household is no exception.  We have had four generations serve in the Australian military including my own Father, Husband and most recently my Borther serving in Afghanistan.   My husbands great uncle died in WW2 and is...

Hands On Sight Word Activities

February 13, 2015
After years of teaching Preps, and one not so enthusiastic son going through Prep, I have found some fun activities to motivate kids to learn sight words!  The key to motivating kids to learn anything is to make it hands on and FUN!  SAND Use Sand, Seeds, or rice...

Teach Me ~ My Colours

August 12, 2012
Red and Yellow and Pink and Green, Purple and Orange and Blue, I can sing a Rainbow….. We are learning all about colours in our house!  Learning about colour takes on varying difficulty for different aged children so lets start with the basics! 2-3 Year Olds.  This is Little...

Clever ideas to help make learning fun!!!

June 6, 2012
  Well “Thoughtful Thursday” went missing for a few weeks, as I knuckled down and finished my report cards, but now it is back!!!  I have written many posts about the beauty and importance of turning everyday moments into fun learning opporutnities.  Now I have found someone who has...

Thoughtful Thursday ~ Busy Bags

April 25, 2012
  Today is our second installment of Thoughtful Thursday and this week it’s all about keeping little ones busy!  Kerina (Kaz) from Living on a Latte is sharing her organised and smart idea to help keep little ones entertained and educate them at the same time, now that’s what...