A whopping 49% of parents in South Africa, according to the latest LEGO Play Well report – aren’t quite on board with the muddy, sticky play that most children love. Most parents shudder at the thought of cleaning up all the mess, but I want to give you a few reasons WHY you need to… Read More Why we should start embracing messy play
I’ve spoken about my love of Italy before, so when I heard about Disney Pixar’s new release “Luca”, I knew it would be a movie we’d be setting our reminders for. Set in the unmistakeable beauty of the Italian Riviera, Luca is the coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with… Read More Sensory play with Disney Pixar’s Luca
One of South Africa’s favourite food company, Kellogg’s is on a mission to inspire and evoke a renewed sense of creativity in the kids of Mzansi by transforming ordinary family moments into extraordinary bursts of fun and inspiration. To do this, the Coco Pops & Rice Krispies vanilla brands have joined forces with art supplies… Read More KELLOGG’S SERVES UP A CREATIVE FEAST!
Game Stores invokes Christmas memories, actually, it brings back memories of any toy shopping. Growing up in Botswana, for a while, Game was one of the only stores to shop for Christmas presents at. It has something for everyone; from your new baby’s first Christmas, to your tween’s music selection; presents for your gardening parent… Read More Top Festive Finds With Game
As we enter our 9th week of homeschooling, which is not really “homeschooling” but more “crises management” to be honest, I have been getting more and more frustrated with not having everything I need “in one place”. I’ve been making my own flashcards based on the sight words the school sends every week and I… Read More Sight Word Flash Cards For Grade 1
It’s that time of year again, the holy month of Ramadan. We are pulling out our Ramadan Calendar and creating a special corner for all things festive. Ramadan is a chance for us to improve ourselves, to be thankful for what we’ve been given and to show generosity and kindness to others. This year it’s… Read More Ramadan Activity Pack For Children
Easter is around the corner and I think we all have a little more time on our hands to do some arts and crafts with the kiddos. I have 5 simple art and craft ideas to create some Easter themed artwork to brighten up your days. The key thing you will need in all of… Read More Easter Craft Ideas
Following on from my blog yesterday on “At Home Activities” to keep the kids busy during our “social distancing”, a number of you asked about routines and structures. I’ve seen a couple of great timetables around on the internet, but I personally wanted to keep mine as close to our South African school day as… Read More School Routine And Themes during COVID-19
Its official, South Africa has declared a state of natural disaster and with that our President has released some pretty hardcore regulations for us all to follow to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Schools will be closed for more then a month to see how things pan out and most families will be practising voluntary… Read More Stay At Home Activities To Keep The Kids Busy During The Corona Virus Lockdown
Whether you are ready or not, the new school year is upon us, and with that approximately 197 lunch boxes to pack! Yep you read right, the average school year had 197 days in it. I don’t know about you, but I always start off the year strong, with a nice variety of options and… Read More Ultimate Lunchbox Tips