The Colour Monster Puppet Show

A simple activity to help support language development in toddlers and older kids too.

Kids Literacy ActivityAlex HasellMay 10, 2020The Colour MonsterComment

High Frequency Word Finger Print

A very easy but fun and engaging way to learn those high frequency words.

literacy activitiesAlex HasellApril 18, 2020Changing Trees, High Frequency Words, Literacy Activity, Word RecognitionComment

Eggy Head

Inspired by the story of The Last Tree in the City by Peter Carnavas, this activity teaches children how to grow their own cress using resources found at home

Isabell FisherFebruary 27, 2020the last tree in the city, The Last Tree in the CityComment

The Snail and the Whale I Can Snails

A simple activity linked to The Snail and the Whale. Giving children the opportunity to think about when they have “found their brave!”

Children's Mental HealthAlex HasellFebruary 3, 2020The Snail and the Whale, Literacy Activity, Children's Mental Health, Find Your Brave, Childrens Mental HealthComment

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

This sensory activity is based on the much loved story of ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?’ by Bill Martin Jnr and Eric Carle.

Isabell FisherNovember 11, 2019Comment

Making Bird Cakes

Based on the story ‘The Squirrels who Squabbled’ by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Jim Field. This activity for toddlers and children is wonderful for teaching our little ones about looking after our local wildlife.

Isabell FisherOctober 28, 2019autumn craft for toddlers, bird food, auti, autumn craft for children, literacy, literacy activity, sharing, eyfsComment

The Lion Inside

This wonderful small world literacy activity is based in the story ‘The Lion Inside’ by Rachel Bright and Jim Field. My son knows this story very well and is it a regular in our bedtime routine. This is a wonderful story and activity to increase self esteem and demonstrates what is possible if you are brave.

Isabell FisherOctober 3, 2019eyfs, eyfs literacy, Toddler Activity at Home, bringing stories to life, Childrens Mental HealthComment

Tiddler the Story-Telling Fish

Lovely small world activity based on the story of ‘Tiddler the Story-Telling Fish.’ This activity encourages independence, creativity and language development.

Isabell FisherSeptember 26, 2019story telling, love books, eyfs, small world, sea world, sea like, sea life, Literacy Activity, literacy, readingComment

Elmer!

A fun but simple small world activity based on the classic Elmer stories. Helping develop your child’s creativity and imagination.

literacy activitiesAlex HasellSeptember 23, 2019Elmer, imaginative play, Small World Play, Literacy Activity, Easy Ideas for Activities at Home, How to keep Toddler BusyComment

Frida and Bear

A very simple drawing activity linked to a fantastic book that inspires creativity.

Alex HasellSeptember 21, 2019Comment

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A fun and simple activity linked to the classic children’s book. Great for encouraging children to explore nature.

literacy activitiesAlex HasellSeptember 19, 2019Literacy Activity, Toddler Activity at Home, keeping toddlers busy, Play Ideas at Home, Exploring Nature, Learning about NatureComment

Where's Mr Lion

A great sensory small world activity bringing the peek-a-boo story ‘Where’s Mr Lion’ to life for babies, toddlers and children. Encourages skills such as: object permanence, prepositions, building sentences and retelling a story.

Isabell FisherSeptember 18, 2019story activity, story telling, Toddler Activity at Home, baby activity at home, object permance, EYFS, Literacy Activity, readingComment

Oi Frog!

A fun, rhyming words, kids activity based on this very witty book using objects from around the house.

literacy activitiesAlex HasellSeptember 17, 2019Rhyming Words, Learning through Play, Phonics Activity, Easy Ideas for Activities at Home, Toddler Activity at HomeComment

Little Blue Truck

This activity is based on the wonderful book ‘Little Blue Truck’ by Alice Schertle. This is a lovely activity for any child who loves farm animals and vehicles.

Isabell FisherSeptember 16, 2019Comment