Learning and science

  • Straw See-saw

    Make a straw see saw for play! This is a fun STEM craft project which also makes a great DIY toy.  Last week we shared how to make a toy swing set from straws and pipe cleaners. We decided to add another item to the playground for Miss 8’s Sylvanian Family collection – a straw…

  • scrapbook paper planes

    Everybody’s made paper planes before, but have you ever made scrapbook paper planes?  As a craft blogger my girls have an extraordinary amount of creative materials at their fingertips, and they like to make the most of it! One of the materials I’ve been collecting a lot of over the years is scrapbook paper, even…

  • Straw swing set

    Today we’re sharing how to make an easy straw swing set for imaginative play. The toy bunnies are loving this one! One of my daughters adores the collectable Sylvanian Family toys. They are not cheap, but she has gradually collected a few of the play sets over the past two years as birthday and Christmas…

  • easy apple craft for kids

    Here is a cute apple craft for kids which is both fun and easy (OK, it’s VERY easy). Recently we shared a cardboard apple tree craft with apples kids can pick. It was more of a DIY toy which can be incorporated into imaginary play and early counting practice. This one I’m sharing today is an…

  • Amazing Hand Bubbles

    Today we’re sharing a simple 3-ingredient recipe to create these stretchy hand bubbles. This is guaranteed to keep the kids entertained at home and is a fun way to encourage outdoor play. Special Note: Please use your own discretion when making this recipe and patch test if your kids are allergic to anything before using….