Each Monday over the summer season I am going to be writing about a minibeast themed activity and trying to include fine and gross motor skills within the focus of the piece. This week I want to share with you … Continue reading
First of all I realise that today is Tuesday But this is what we did yesterday For our very first Minibeast Monday This is going to be a weekly feature At home and on the blog Throughout the summer Exploring … Continue reading
For our ninth activity filled with stars we added sea stars to our sand play. Children have always been intrigued by sand play. They dig in sand, sift it, build with it, pour it, enjoy the feel and smell of … Continue reading
Today was Mothers’ Day A day when children spoil their mummies Not all of my children are here One is growing nicely in my tummy The other gone too soon To her playground in the sky I wanted today to … Continue reading
Our first day playing with our water table, nearly three years ago, we knew it was going to bring years of fun. We were not wrong. As soon as the sun poked its head round the corner of the curtains … Continue reading
It is back! We are back! Messy Play for Matilda Mae is back! Messy play is happening slowly in our house at the moment This is mostly because I set up a small world scene on a Monday And Esther … Continue reading
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Here at Edspire HQ We are train mad Absolutely bonkers for trucks, tracks and trains Today I saw my lovely friend Karin Asking for inspiration for tracks And decided that I should share Some of our engineering feats To be … Continue reading
On Saturday we visited one of our favourite places to be, Leeds Castle. It is less than 5 miles from our house. It is our safe place to be. One of the first places we ever took Esther and William. … Continue reading
If you are a regular visitor to our playroom or to this blog it cannot escape your notice that Esther and William are both train mad. Totally and utterly, absolutely and completely obsessed with engines, track, coaches and carriages. Everything … Continue reading