Science Toys for Kids

Science Toys for Kids

Kids, Science

When you hear the word “science,” you probably think of school classes, experiments, Bunsen burners or writing reports. But science is so much more than a class or chemistry kit, formulas or science fair projects. Science is an integral part of our everyday life and...

Sensory Tables and Boxes

Kids, Sensory Play, Toddler

CREATING SENSORY OPPORTUNITIES FOR TODDLERS With so much information about sensory play bombarding us these days, it’s hard to know where to start. Sensory boxes, sensory tables, sensory integration equipment. What does it all mean and how can you provide your...
Sensory Boards & Activity Cubes

Sensory Boards & Activity Cubes

Kids, Learn Through Play, Sensory Play

SENSORY BOARDS With growing recognition about the importance of sensory play in a child’s development these days, there are a range of products that are being produced to help stimulate the senses. Sensory boards (also called busy boards or activity boards) and...

FIVE LESSONS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILDREN LEARN MATHS

Kids, Math

In his book And the Skylark Sings with Me: Adventures in Home schooling and Community-Based Education, David Albert shares five lessons he learnt about teaching maths to his daughters.  Never expect that what worked for one child at a particular chronological age will...

5 Fun DIY Science Experiments for Kids

Kids, Science

Bestowing a love for science in your children is a great thing to do while they are young. This doesn’t mean that they are going to grow up to be scientists but at least they will consider it. Giving your child exposure to fun science experiments can help them...

Keeping Our Kids Active and Healthy

Health, Kids

While we want our children to develop, mentally and emotionally, the physical side of it is really important too! We have five simple suggestions in this post for physical activities that children can be engaged in that will help them lead a lifetime of being active....