As I was reading an interesting little blog on a new website ‘A Lust For Life’, I was reminded of a day in my preschool service when the children were decorating handmade ‘Mother’s Day’ cards. I had asked the children to think about why we are giving these cards to our mommies, why do we…
Month: April 2016
Fun at the Beach (Part 2)
CONSTRUCTION SITE We all know of a child who just loves playing with construction toys. Using an actual building material that can be dug up, poured, sifted and moulded adds another dimension to this play and the beach is the perfect place to find the ideal material – sand! Pack up those sturdy plastic diggers…
Fun at the Beach (Part 1)
ART GALLERY ON THE BEACH Equipped with buckets, off you go to gather pebbles, shells, sticks, seaweed or whatever would work to make a piece of art, be it a 3D picture or a sculpture. Get creative and if the whole family get involved, you would end up with an eclectic art gallery on the…
Energetic Indoor Games (Part 3)
*HELP WITH THE HOUSEWORK All our little guys want is to have fun (usually energetically) and to be close with and adored by mum or dad, especially in the younger years. Therefore the idea of doing ‘tough’ work for mum or dad would be right up their alley. If you need to get some housework…
Energetic Indoor Games (Part 2)
*RETRIEVE THE ITEM Sometimes you just cannot move from your seat. You’re feeding baby who needs your eye contact, the poor little mite hasn’t had a cuddle all morning with her siblings winning all your attention. Big sis needs you to be near as she paints her masterpiece, she’s going to describe every brush stroke…
Energetic Indoor Games (Part 1)
* CUSHION/TEDDY PILE UP This game requires so little preparation (which can done by the children), has no mess and creates such a contagious laughter, you’d be crazy not to try it on your next long day indoors, just before cabin fever sets in. It’s actually a cure for said fever! It’s simple, don’t skip…