In the great green room … These words are recognised by all our children In Daddy’s rich deep voice These words dry tears Stop sobbing and screaming Soothe our babies Often to sleep These words Known off by heart Are … Continue reading
Category Archives: Preschool Play
Baby Play: Nature Shakers
I have always loved autumn It is the season of my birth The season of my wedding The season that our first precious children were due to be born in I love the beauty that autumn brings The hope Of … Continue reading
Seasonal Sensory Play: Autumn
I love autumn It is my favourite time of year Though the temperatures start to fall There is still warmth in the sun The nights draw in The morning ground glistens with dew There is treasure to be found In … Continue reading
Baby Play: Slow Falling Stars Sensory Bottle
I have set myself a challenge To make 52 sensory bottles Or discovery bottles Over the coming year I am actually ahead of that number As Esther and I are really enjoying Making up the bottles and jars For Bea … Continue reading
Baby Play: Star of the Sea Sensory Bottle
Every week for the next year I am going to make a sensory bottle Or a discovery bottle Esther and William love to make them For Edie and Bea They are very easy to make And have lots of potential … Continue reading
5 Ways To Play With Water Beads
Lately our Tuff Spot has stood empty Life has seemed too busy For messy and sensory play But I think we just need to make time We are all missing our creative ways to play Before we start a new … Continue reading
Baby Play: Singing
This is a new post in my Baby Play series Which I originally started with Bea In 2015 This first 2017 post Is all about singing In our house we love to sing I have been singing to all our … Continue reading
Four Fantastic Fun Activities for a Family Valentine’s Day
We have been having some Valentine’s Day With these four fun activities for all the family If you are spending the day with your little ones today Why not try one, two or all of these You can buy all … Continue reading
Colour Code from Smart Games UK
We have been busy testing some puzzles and games From Smart Games UK Each of my beautiful children has chosen their favourite This is William’s Colour Code by Smart Games UK It is a code cracking puzzle A lateral thinking … Continue reading
10 Ways To Play With Water
So apparently there is a heatwave coming Thank you Spanish plume! With a few days of true summer weather On the way Here are ten ways To keep cool And use your water table 1: Sparkly Oil Slicks Add glitter, … Continue reading