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How does this photo make you feel? Do you let your children get stuck in to mess making or do you hesitate?⁣
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Here is my youngest getting fully stuck in to the messy, water play at the local park - he absolutely LOVED getting muddy and messy. He is also learning heaps whilst doing so.⁣
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I've noticed from comments and observations at the local park that a lot of parents are anxious to allow their children to get really messy. One of the main reasons for this appears to be clothing!⁣
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Whilst it is lovely to get the children dressed up in cute little clothes, when they are exploring and learning, put them in old clothes!⁣
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Mine have a lot of 'hand-me-down' items from friends and we also keep older clothing specifically for park play.⁣
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In the above photo, E got absolutely soaked but it's nothing a change of clothes (again old) from the bottom of the pram didn't fix.⁣
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I'd love to hear your thoughts on messy play. Please let me know in the comments section below.⁣
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#learningthroughplay #messyplay #sensoryplay #babyplay #toddlerplay#parentingblogger #letthembelittle #reggioinspired #earlyyearseducation⁣
#everydayplayhacks #diytoys #diyplaychallenge #earlylearning101 #earlylearners #teachermum #diymum #babyplayideas #playmatters #playbased #earlychildhood #readingmatters #learningthroughplay #toddleractivitiesathome #followthechild#teachinvestigateplay #thecreativeplayhub #babyplay10

RESCUE THE ANIMALS//Have you got a curious taby at home? It can be kind of difficult to entertain them when they are constantly getting into things, but this 'free the animals' activity should keep them occupied for a while! As with most of our activities, you don't need many resources for this...⁣
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If you've got a baking dish, elastic bands and some chunky animals, then you're good to go!⁣
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Baby E was 15 months when we did this activity although you could start it from 12 months. As always, modify for your baby. You want a nice level of challenge - too easy and they grow bored quickly, too difficult and they will likely cry in frustration. Find the middle point that suits your child.⁣
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To make it easier: fewer elastic bands and chunky objects⁣
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To make it harder: add smaller objects and more bands - you could even try using chunky tweezers with older children.⁣
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This activity also features in the '21 High Chair Activities' blog post which you can read via the swipe-up in stories.⁣
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Got a baby play idea to share? Use the #babyplay10 hashtag so I can see! ❤⁣
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To keep my content relevant to you, i'd love to know what stage your baby is at. Post a comment below x ⁣
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#everydayplayhacks #diytoys #diyplaychallenge #earlylearning101 #earlylearners #teachermum #diymum #diykidstoys #babyplay #babyplayideas #playmatters #playbased #earlychildhood #readingmatters #learningthroughplay #toddleractivitiesathome #earlyliteracy #followthechild #bookishplay #homeschoolpreschool #totschool #toddleractivities #ece #earlylearning #learnthroughplay #invitationtoplay

15 IDEAS FOR TUMMY TIME// I've rounded up some of our favourite tummy time activities and added them to the website.⁣
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The very early days and months with baby are HARD. You're tired and your bub will probably sleep a lot but almost definitely not at night. The midwives and healthcare visitors will encourage you to do 'tummy time' but that's sometimes easier said than done.⁣
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Tummy time helps babies to strengthen their head and neck although initially, they won't be able to lift their head at all. That comes with time. So if you're reading this and your baby is very new, try very short intervals of tummy time a few times a day.⁣
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SAVE this post so you can refer to the article in your own time. In the meantime, i'd love to know how I can help you out more. Post a comment below or send me a DM.⁣
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#everydayplayhacks #everydaybabyplay #babyplayideas #babyactivitiesathome #babyplay #babyactivity #babyactivities #littleplayideas #wherelearningmeetsplay #playmatters #childhoodunplugged #childhoodplay #sensoryplay #sensoryfun #invitationtoplay #babysensory #toddleractivitiesathome #toddlerplay #busytoddler #toddlerplayideas #playathomemummy #playislearning #littleoneslearn #montessor i#montessoriinspired #playbasedlearning #tummytime

Do you love picture books? Then you should be following Teri from @petitbookcorner!⁣
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For any possibly topic you can think of, Teri has a book she can recommend - even when it comes to the often awkward topic of where babies come from, as you can see from the recommendation above!⁣
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Teri is also the originator of the #bookishplay movement which has rather taken on a life of its own in recent months. Here's to raising the next generation of readers!⁣
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Head on over to my website now so that you can read all about her bookish recommendations, her advice for children starting school this year and the educational styles that influence Teri the most.⁣
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No time right now? SAVE this post for later, you won't want to miss it!⁣
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I would LOVE to hear about your favourite children's book accounts, so please comment below x ⁣
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#bookbasedplay #readingmatters #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #booksforchildren #toddlerbooks #readaloudrevival #teacherofinstagram #earlylearning #teachermum #kidsactivities #montessoriathome #learningthroughplay #followthechild #earlyyearsideas #preschoolactivities #everydayplayhacks #toddleractivities #toddleractivitiesathome #montessori #openendedplay #playathome #playfullearning #montessorichild

MOG MASK for BOOK WEEK//
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Judith Kerr will always be my favourite author. I was devastated to learn that she had passed away earlier this year. Her work is iconic and brings back so many childhood memories for me. All three of my children have loved the Mog series, so it made sense to make Z a Mog mask for Book Week a couple of years ago. You can read more about this simple craft over on the website.⁣
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At the moment, i'm in the process of uploading all of our activities onto my website. I'm not usually in the habit of using old photos but as it's Book Week!⁣
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Looking through old photographs has made me feel pretty emotional. My eldest starts school again for the final year of primary on Thursday - time is slipping through my fingers.⁣
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Please tell me i'm not the only one that feels sad when the school holidays are over. Let me know in the comments section below ⬇️😪⁣
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#bookweek #cbcabookweek2019 #bookishplay #judithkerr #mogthecat #kidscrafts101 #kidscrafts #toddleractivities #toddlersofinstagram #getcreativewith ⁣
#toddlerfun #simplekidscrafts #craftsforkids #toddler #preschool #playmatters #toddlersofig #learningthroughplay #earlylearning #kidsactivities #preschooler #sensoryplay #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #babyplay10

Did you know that children should spend AT LEAST 3 hours outside everyday?⁣
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This is something that felt easily achievable when we lived in a rural setting, but since moving to the city we have admittedly struggled more.⁣
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To help with the adjustment of no longer having a huge backyard and nature on our doorstep, here's what we do:⁣
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After breakfast, we get straight out to the local playground so that the children can get a gross motor workout. We have a few close by that we use on rotation. ⁣
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Next we head to the local cafe for a bit of a break, then stroll around one of the city parks. Here we usually collect nature treasures or do a little nature hunt.⁣
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Once lunch and some activities are done, we'll then head out to our roof terrace. The children generally play with the mud kitchen or in the sand pit. They also help to water the plants. Most of the time they get soaked doing this so in the winter, they were waterproof coveralls!⁣
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On weekends, we make sure we get out into the countryside for a real dose of fresh air - just like in the photo above!⁣
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I appreciate that we're super lucky to even have a roof terrace with capital city living. Without this, we'd head out to the local park again in the afternoon.⁣
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Do you live in the city? I'd love to know your tips for spending time outside. Let me know in the comments sections below x⁣
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#outdooreducation #forestschool #freerangekids #parentingblogger⁣
#sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #playmatters #invitationtoplay #ece #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #earlychildhood #toddleractivities #1000hoursoutside #parenting #natureplay #kidsactivities #earlychildhoodeducation #momblogger #mamablogger #preschool #totschool #preschoolathome #montessori #parenthood #momblog #prek #babyplay10

How real world experiences lead to child initiated play.⁣
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A few weeks ago, we visited the Schmetterling Haus in Vienna. It's such a beautiful little butterfly house that is just perfect for Mr 15 months to walk around because its small. On this occasion, I spotted a little pack of butterflies that I knew would be useful somewhere along the line.⁣
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Z spotted them on Saturday and immediately requested them for play. She got out the play dough pack and orange slices we'd baked, then sat down for a small world play session of her own creation.⁣
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I caught some of the butterfly names - Steve and Jeff - who we're apparently off to the swimming pool! I just love that the butterflies even had a lunch of oranges, just like we'd seen in the butterfly house!⁣
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She played for so long that the play dough began to dry out 😆.⁣
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What real world experiences have inspired your little ones recently?⁣
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#childled #playbasedlearning #reggio #reggioemiliaapproach #environmentasthethirdteacher ⁣
#earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation #learningthroughplay #homeschool #earlychildhood #kidsactivities #playmatters #ece #iteachtoo #preschoolathome #learnthroughplay #invitationtoplay #homeschoolmom #totschool #toddleractivities #prek #preschool #homeschoollife #kindergarten #teachersofinstagram #sensoryplay #playdough #homemadeplaydough #smallworldplay

JELLY ZOO// If you're not a fan of slime, try jelly! Granted, it doesn't have the same qualities as slime but it's also a heck of a lot easier (and safer) to prep for little ones.⁣
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I always encourage trying new sensory materials with your little ones on more than one occasion. The first time I introduced jelly to Z, she refused to even poke it, nowadays she loves getting stuck in!⁣
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There's plenty of sensory and messy play options over on my website but my best advice is to START SMALL. Don't make a massive play set up on a tuff tray if you're not sure what your littles reaction will be. It'll just leave you feeling frustrated!⁣
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What advice do you have for parents who are introducing sensory play to their little ones? Let me know in the comments section below ⬇⁣
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#babyplay #babyplayideas #babydevelopment #thecreativeplayhub #babyplay10 #baby #babies #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #sensory #babysensory #letthemplay #handsonlearning #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #playislearning #makinglearningfun #learnathome #playmatters #invitationtoplay #toddleractivities #totschool #kidsactivities #ece #preschool #preschoolathome

Have you tried process art with your little ones? This was Z at 18 months and it has reminded me to really get stuck into the huge, messy art sessions with E.⁣
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As you can see, Z was super proud of the finished artwork. What I particularly like about a cardboard canvas is that it can take a bit of toddler tough love. If done on paper, this artwork would’ve ended up covered in holes but on cardboard, it has a lasting quality.Just as a reminder, we didn’t intend for it to BE a coral reef but the finished piece of artwork just looks like one to us. I think that it is so important in the early years to just let the children explore the paints and materials without the intention of a finished artwork in mind.⁣
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I’m always hesitant to put age recommendations on as it really depends on the child. Z never tried to taste test anything after 12 months which is why we were able to use non-toxic acrylics aged 18 months. If you’re child still regularly mouths everything, I would recommend trying one of our ‘taste-safe’ projects.⁣
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@cara_florance, I thought this might make a nice addition to 'bubble week.' If you haven't heard, Cara is hosting this week's #the12weeksofsummer along with, @resolvetoplay and @littliesactivities.⁣
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If you want to read about this project in full, please visit my website via the swipe-up in stories.⁣
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#artwithkids #processart⁣
#parentingblogger #kidsactivities #learningthroughplay #toddlerlife #art #toddlerfun #abstract #painting #miniartist #creative #preschool #instaart #toddleractivities #playmatters #earlylearning #sensoryplay #processart #recycleandplay #everydayplayhacks #toddlersofinstagram #homeschool #learnthroughplay #artsy #toddler #iteachtoo #letthekids #childhoodunplugged #letthembelittle

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