Those are most definitely not marshmellows!
on Nov 16, 2009 in The Healthy Child Image: Laineys RepertoireLast week Immy was ‘blooo-ing’ (otherwise known as ‘gluing’) at the kitchen table with flour/water glue and pictures from catalogues, something she loves to do. The previous day she had enjoyed adding pre-cut craft...

Sunday-ing
on Nov 15, 2009 in Parenthood The Social Child Sundays are great for...... learning to fish,...making new friends,... little bags of treats.As well as...lucky dip prizes,sweet, ripe, red strawberries,a sausage, sauce and onion in a bun,goodies for sale,and fun with other kids.We had wonderful fam...

From my notebook...
on Nov 13, 2009 in Parenthood Related PostsA Reminder for a GenerationI Choose My Choice TooReflections on a day at home...

Painting Round and Round
on Nov 12, 2009 in The Creative Child Immy (making circles in the paint with her finger): “Beach” Me: “What can you see at the beach?” Immy: “Waves,” pauses, “Splash.” Thoughts about children painting… The changes to the surface that paint produces absolutely fascinate...

The Preschool Balancing Act
on Nov 11, 2009 in Play The Thinking Child Education My two play related posts from last week, Why Do We Keep Ignoring This Message? and Playful Learning, sparked many interesting comments from readers (please note, in this post I use the word ‘preschool’ to encompass all prior-to-school age le...

Yummy Tuna & Vegetable Rice Mornay
on Nov 10, 2009 in The Healthy Child Child Friendly Recipes I made this for the first time last night and it was gobbled by by both Immy and her Dad! Great from my point of view because it contains a good variety of vegetables, fish and dairy all in the one meal.Tuna & Vegetable Rice MornayIngredients:1...

Reflections on Social Media
on Nov 8, 2009 in Parenthood I accepted a Friend Request on Facebook today. Nothing unusual in that. It’s just this one does have a little story which I would like to share. The person, let’s call her Lee, invited me to become a friend a while ago now. I usually keep my...

My Place and Yours: Blogging HQ
on Nov 7, 2009 in Homemade Fun Now, I realise that I am a little late but I thought that this was a wonderful meme that I stumbled upon in my trusty Google Reader late last night, whilst visiting the inspirational Meet Me at Mikes.So this is where I blog, sometimes! On my wonderf...

Mini tutorial:Quick & Easy Travel O & X
on Nov 7, 2009 in Homemade Fun 1. Supplies: Gather together some felt (I love felt, it doesn't fray and makes sewing super quick), ric rac, buttons or press studs and some lids, five each of two colours.2. Cut a rectangle of felt, mine was 31.5 cm x 19cm to suit milk bottle lids.3...

Raid the Recycling: More Lids!
on Nov 7, 2009 in Homemade Fun Indoor Fun The Problem Solving Child The Thinking Child As promised yesterday, here are five more quick and easy at home learning resources made from lids. These are more suitable for children in the kindergarten, pre-school and early primary years and are great for reinforcing early mathematical skills.