This month I joined in on a huge Paint-a-Thon challenge with other kid bloggers. Last week, we played around with some homemade spicy scented sensory paint, and this week we tried exploring with painting with mirrors. Read on to check out the fun we had!
Outdoors
How to Build an Awesome Kids Stick Forest House
I am thrilled to be a guest poster today on Rainy Day Mum. After reading the hilarious picture book, “Stella: Fairy of the Forest” we got inspired to visit our local plot of the woods and create our own stick “Forest House” – just like the characters. Check out the awesome fort we made – and learn…
Easily Boost Your Child’s Math Skills with Nature Patterns
Today I have a really simple activity that you can do with kids aged 2 to 10 to help boost their math skills over the summer. I’ll show you how to use nature patterns to get your kids thinking, learning, and having fun! I’ve also got a free printable, lots of ideas for patterning activities,…
How to Make a Magnifying Glass for Outdoor Exploration
I just love stumbling upon really simple ideas that stimulate hands-on exploration, learning and play! Today’s post is one of those projects that takes literally 1 minute to make, and can lead to hours of entertainment. Read on to find out how to make a magnifying glass with only a jar and water – and…
How to Make an Out of This World Flying Saucer Toy
Today I have a super-simple tutorial to make a paper plate flying saucer toy that looks REALLY COOL when it is thrown like a frisbee and will get the kids outside to have some out of this world fun!