Tag Archives: homeschooling

Eggshell Tulip Picture

UPDATE – when I initially wrote this post the Tulip template that we used was free to download but the Activity Village website has since changed and the tulip template can now only be downloaded if you are a member. … Continue reading

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Working out which numbers are Greater Than.

Over the weekend while the kids were weighing their toys again (they have done this a few times and enjoy figuring out which combination of toys is heavier), I had a sudden thought what if we weighed some craft sticks … Continue reading

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Hama Noughts and Crosses

Both my kids enjoy making Hama Bead pictures and goodies.  Sometimes the creations turn out quite well and other times, well sometimes they just do not turn out as we had planned. So when my youngest chirped up that we … Continue reading

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Sand art Easter Eggs with some tissue paper for fun

My kids love sand art.  It is fun and it is a great tactile activity for all kids.  When my daughter first started doing sand art she was very hesitant to touch it but now she asks me if she … Continue reading

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Sensory tubs

I am a huge fan of sensory tubs.  The first time I heard about sensory tubs was at my daughters very first Occupational Therapy session.  At first she would barely touch the tubs and never submerge her hands in it.  … Continue reading

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