Arsenic hour and toddler meltdowns
Arsenic hour is that late afternoon time period where the short people in the household tend to have their meltdowns. Slightly hungry in the lead-up to dinner, tired from a day full of stimulation and...
View ArticleToddler bags for out and about: How to get through a restaurant meal with a...
Any parent of young children knows that a meal out in a restaurant can be taxing with a toddler in tow. There are ways however to minimise the stress and make it a pleasant experience for everyone....
View ArticlePreschool at my house – large family homeschooling (with toddlers!)
Fingerpainting – 5 minutes of actual finger painting (in the bottom of the tubs) then 45 minutes of cleaning up! First the tubs, then the kids. They did seem to have fun though. I have been asked a few...
View ArticleSensory tubs; A rainy day and new baby activity
With a new baby on the way and wet weather kicking in, some plans for rainy day activities have become my priority. I have used mini sensory tubs in the past with great success as individual...
View ArticleMat time and sensory tubs
Mat time is something we use with our little ones from around the age of 12 months. It teaches them to stay within a boundary and to be content with the toys they are given to play with. Focussing and...
View ArticleSensory tubs – mermaids and beautiful beads
Assorted beads, scoops, spoons, jars, bowls, and cups make an attractive Montessori style dry transfer sensory tub. Now that our long-awaited baby has arrived, planning for uninterrupted breast-feeding...
View ArticleHomeschooling with toddlers – independent learners
Monday is crunch time for me – my husband heads back to work and I am managing 7 children on my own, one of whom is a newborn. We have stayed with our usual homeschooling routine and daily rhythm while...
View ArticleFarm sensory tub – toddler and preschooler fun
Our rocks sensory tub has been available for a month or so now and interest has waned, so it was time for a change. Within a matter of 10 minutes I had thrown together the farming bits and pieces we...
View ArticleA new year with 7 children
Christmas is a time that I look forward to – making memories, continuing with traditions from previous years, special outings, celebrations, events and family times. As I have found every year...
View ArticleThe dumping rule
When there are 7 children in the house (or even just 1 or 2!) it doesn’t take long for a trail of destruction to threaten to take over. I do have systems in place to make sure it doesn’t get too out...
View ArticleHomeschooling with toddlers; a new year begins!
As our thoughts turn to the new year, it is time for an evaluation of routines and a sort-out of school cupboards. A major part of successfully homeschooling a large family is ensuring that the...
View ArticleHighchair time for two-year-olds
Our cute little toddler has just turned 2 and needed some new highchair activities to keep her occupied for the 30 minutes she sits at the table after breakfast each morning. The reality of this age...
View ArticleGuest post: Structuring your child’s day
Today I am excited to introduce Kristy to you. She has been inspiring me with the different activities she has prepared for her children and I have asked her to share some of her tips and ideas with...
View ArticleGuest post: Busy Bags
Kristy is back again to tell us about her experiences with busy bags. Over to her… I am a HUGE fan of busy boxes. Thanks to Ang’s blog I have been able to get some wonderful age appropriate ideas for...
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