Boredom Busters
What do you do when kids get bored on a lazy afternoon? We had some really interesting things to do the past few days. Here…
For Kids
Kids Activities, crafts, education, sensory play, home education, printables and other children’s play ideas. In this category you will find activities to support your child’s learning at home.
What We Are Reading… Books To Read With A Toddler and Big Kid
In this post: I share books that we are reading as a family with toddlers and big kid. We read a lot of books around…
Super Simple Crepe Paper Stars
Did you know that you are the super human in your toddler’s life who can draw a star? Don’t laugh… really. I first realised this…
Snowflakes, Symmetry and Scissor Practice
Did you grow up cutting papers to make designs? Doilies… snowflakes… ornaments… Did you know that you can learn so much mathematics from those snowflakes?…
How to make Playdough, Slime and Cloud dough with conditioner
Here is an easy no cook play dough slime and cloud dough recipe that is made without cream of tartar or baking soda or borax….
Totschooling on a Vacation
We are in India on a vacation. It was an unplanned decision and we got here in an emergency when my father in law passed…
Easy Edible Finger Paint Recipe
Do you have a baby or a toddler you need sensory activities for? I am sharing our favorite baby safe finger paint recipe. It is…
The Rose Scented Rooh Afza Play Dough!
Years ago, I made this rose scented Rooh Afza play dough for my children. It is perfect for Ramadan themed sensory play. Check out the…
Steam Sterilizer To Teach The Water Cycle
It is always fun to use ordinary objects to learn science. It is a great learning experience because when you learn by associating something with a…
Monster Slime
What is green and has too many eyes? Monster! It is sticky and stretchy… SLIME! We have a recipe for a Moster Slime today. Inspired by Asia…
Build Your Own Glider
My son build a Glider out of craft sticks, two bread bag tie-ups and wheels from an old toy. It was 100% his idea and I…
More Tips to Feeding Your Baby Solids
I wrote A Workable Plan To Feeding Your Baby, a few weeks back. The article was featured on a parenting site and all the comments and…
Back home after the vacation!
Have you ever been away from home just to come back and realize that your home looks stranger to you? I feel that way. Suddenly,…
‘That bird was my friend…’, he had said.
Did I mention that I am still on my Vacation? No? Well, I am. It is always nice to have no chores to run but…
The Five Year Old.
In April this year, I pulled out Your Five Year Old by Lesley Holditch of the Tavistock clinic while I was at My Library. What…
We have a baby…
Add caption ‘I am really wavy sorry Ms. Manal… the baby ate the subtraction home work’!! 😀
Growing Dinosaurs
In five years, we have lost three eggs and one crab. The mystery is still unsolved. The eggs are past cases but the Crab… well,…
Because Four isn’t the right time…
As we get into bed for a nap: Son: Mom where does God make babies?Me: Umm… up in heaven, I think.Son: How does he make…
The Barber Story
One of my most shocking days have had something or the other to do with hair. I will not mention my hair because… well, Rupenzel…
What All Does This Little Boy Think Up
‘Why do Kangaroos jump’ he asked. ‘Rabbits too…they also jump’. Not giving me time to correct him with ‘hop’, he continued to say, ‘frogs jump…
Being Three
What to do when you have nothing better to do?Fly paper planes! 😀The 3-5pm slot in the afternoon is the most boring part of my…
Thought of the Day
Troublesome twos… Terrible threes… Four year old Were–wolves!
The best Toy in the world
I was reading this article on babycenter and I absolutely agree! I am by far the bestest toy in the world for my kid. I…