Take a stroll around the block, and spend time simply smelling the flowers and enjoying the scenery. Have a chat (even if it’s one sided!) about the colours of the flowers; point out and count the bees and the butterflies, tickle each other with the leaves that are above your head in a tree. Look [...]
Using your computer and printer, digital photos can quickly become a child’s individualized toy. Print a photograph of your little one onto sticker-backed photo paper, cut it into squares, and attach to toy blocks, and voila – homemade baby toys!
Try to forget the rules of eating for this activity that allows baby to enjoy tactile, exploratory play with food. This game is especially great when introducing your little one to solids as it encourages them to test out new foods while still having some messy fun! Pop baby into the highchair (or on a [...]
Learning that things out of sight can still make a noise is important, and makes for a fun listening game. Start off by finding a toy that makes a loud enough squeaky noise or jingles. Let your little one see and hear the toy by making its noise, then hide it behind your back asking [...]
Sometimes the best distractions for babies are the simplest and this is no exception! When babies are upset they get hot and bothered very quickly, so anything that cools and surprises really works. Next time there are tears on the horizon grab the nearest book or magazine and start fanning their face. The feel of [...]
Halloween can be a bit too scary and overwhelming for our toddlers and pre-schoolers so it’s important to make light of the scary themed symbols. Running our ClapHandies PlayLabs gives us a great opportunity to try and test activities with our toddlers and hear what works for other parents, here’s some not-so-spooky activates for you [...]
Here is a great way to stimulate baby’s vision and hearing. Your little one will love watching colorful scarves dance before her eyes as she listens to her favorite tunes. Purchase some colourful sheer scarves, these are available at most fabric and craft stores, Stand or sit in front of your baby with the scarves. [...]
Using ice in play for little ones is not just for hot days! Some of the most important play time little ones can have is tactile and sensory, where how things feel teaches them a lot about the world around them (and its loads of fun as well!). You’ll need – Food colouring, Ice tray, [...]
Your little one is pretty active right now, climbing on top of the couch, climbing over his sister, trying to escape out the front door! Encourage this new found sense of adventure by getting down on his level and playing this game. Start by getting on the move through the house in a parade of two, [...]
The humble sticky clear book covering (contact) that we used in school makes a return in this fun and no-mess collage craft task for toddlers. You’ll need a roll of large, clear sticky backed contact (cut off a piece as large as you need leaving the protective backing on), some sellotape, assorted art and collage [...]
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