Tag: Play

Quiet Critters

Although I have been a teacher for many years now, this year my skills have been truly tested.  As a relief teacher I have had to get used to the rules and routines of so many different schools, grades and classes.  One thing they all have in common, is...

A Peek At Our Week – Weekly Schedule for Kids

Between the activities that happen each day at school (music, sport, library) and the extra curricular activities that our children participate in during the year, our schedule is CRAZY!  Last year I had Master O constantly asking me Is today Library? Do I have swimming tomorrow? I had my...

Busy Bags

School is back and that means “Tot School” is in session.  This year our “Tot School” is going to look VERY different as Little Miss A now attends Kindergarden 2-3 days a week! We are also gradually progressing away from “Tot” activities and transitiong into preschool activities like reading...

Sensational Sensory Tubs

Learning is more than flashcards and work sheets.  Children learn best when they use their whole body, including all their senses.  What better way to introduce learning to your toddler or preschooler than with Sensory Tubs.  Sensory Tubs are, a tub (Bucket, storage container) filled with a variety of...

When all is quiet..

When all is quiet, you know mischief is brewing.   This mischief includes TWO packets of what were unopened feathers… To say she created a massive mess is an understatement!  But what is childhood without some feather fun? That look on her face, her squeels, the way she jumped...

The Perfect Play Picks.

 As we continue work on our “Project Playroom” it got me thinking…..what are the perfect play items?  You know the tried and true items that outlast the latest Disney fad and encourage your child to play and learn?  Here is what I came up with…. Hand Puppets $34.95 ~...

Playtime Overhaul

I have a horrible case of boring Mummy syndrome.  Sypmtoms include;  asking your child if they want to do a puzzle whenever they say they are bored, craft ability is suddenly limited to drawing, and helping to hang up the clothes is a game isn’t it? So this week I have...