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Pauline LessonsLearntJournal; because #playmatters. On Lessons Learnt Journal you'll find activities for children, play, parenting, maths games, handwriting, reading and much more. Pauline is a Christian, Wife, Mother of 4, Primary School Teacher. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed. Most days you'll find her chasing her kids and that much needed nap.
This egg craft will surely bring fun to meal time. Crayon art on warm boiled eggs makes a beautiful masterpiece that just might be too pretty to eat. We at Kids Activities Blog loves that this melted crayon idea will keep kids occupied while they wait for the eggs to cool off enough to eat. [...]
This math game for kids makes learning to count fun. Kids will actually want to practice counting because math with cards feels more like a game than learning. Kids Activities Blog hopes you enjoy this cute card game called Snap Plus One. Math Game for Kids Does your child know how to count to ten or beyond, [...]
Rhyming words are fun for kids of all ages but especially little kids who are just learning about the sounds of words. Grab a picture book and your little one and have fun exploring words. Kids Activities Blog hopes you and your little one enjoy this fun rhyming game. Rhyming Words Children, some from their [...]
Kids can have a blast painting an Easter bunny with this cute idea. This Easter craft uses just a bingo dauber to make dots of paint and some markers to draw on accents. We hope you love this idea as much as we do here at Kids Activities Blog. Easter Craft What do you find [...]
Today we offer an exciting way to teach math for kids – grab a deck of cards! If your child has ever wanted to know, “What is Symmetry?” then we have some cool math activities for you. But please don’t blame Kids Activities Blog if you end up playing 52 card pickup too. Math for Kids [...]
A literacy activity can solidify a child’s understanding of a concept while they are having fun. Learning pronouns is a perfect example of a time to bring in a fun activity like this. Kids Activities Blog believes in making learning fun, for the child and the parent! Literacy Activity With four males and only two [...]
What is Kindness? The job of raising and teaching kids includes more than just how to dress oneself and do well in school. A parent needs to also help their children learn important life skills such as kindness to others. Check back with us at Kids Activities Blog over the next couple of weeks as [...]
We hope you enjoy this Christmas cookie recipe! Star cookies are beautiful and delicious. Bake a batch with your kids and enjoy them as you browse Kids Activities Blog for wonderful Christmas activities for kids. Christmas Cookie Recipe Stars have always fascinated my children. Whenever we are out at night, they are keen to point [...]
Does your child love making homemade Christmas gifts? If so then they might like to try painting bowls for a creative homemade gift. We love simple and inexpensive ideas like this at Kids Activities Blog! Homemade Christmas Gifts Christmas is an important time of year and a wonderful opportunity to teach children many truths. The [...]
Learning vocabulary is an important part of education that allows children to better understand the world around them. Read on to find out how this mom used some basic color activities to help her assess her child’s understanding. We at Kids Activities Blog love to encourage simple activities like this that help children learn. Learning [...]
November crafts aren’t just turkey related. They can be something that is just colorful, fun, and a wonderful family activity. Kids Activities Blog loves creative projects like this that the whole family can enjoy especially beautiful paper crafts like this. November Crafts One afternoon, my preschool twins N and M were particularly restless. Normally they [...]
How to play marbles is knowledge that kids can utilize for hours of fun. Before the weather changes, head to the playground for this November game. If you missed the balmy fall weather, then try an indoor variation! Kids Activities Blog loves these nostalgic games that level the playing field between adults and kids. The [...]
Most kids enjoy a good water game. With this simple activity, kids will have fun with water and occupy themselves for a while so you can focus on other things like making dinner. We at Kids Activities Blog love activities like this that can keep kids happy and entertained on their own for a while [...]
Using a math game can make learning numbers fun for young children. Check out this fun way to help your child with their early math skills. Math Game This math game helps children work towards: Naming and identifying numerals. These skills are required so that we can record our maths. Using the correct corresponding numeral [...]
This Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity is a perfect way to keep the fun going after the book is read {even if for the 1000th time!}. It is a no sew costume that is easy for parents and fun for kids creating a fun Very Hungry Caterpillar activity! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Every year in [...]
Play Bubble Shooter A bubble shooter: a brilliant mechanism combining bubbles and the act of shooting. This Play Bubble Shooter was borne out of desperation. At one time we had many bubble wands. They have since disappeared into their secret hiding places somewhere in our garden. No matter, this Do It Yourself Bubble Shooter is [...]
Outdoor Adventures: Animal Hunt Sometimes my children need some imaginative prompts to set them off in their outdoor adventures. This simple animal hunt outdoor adventure is sure to have your little ones happily running, jumping and searching through your garden. You’ll need an assortment of toy animals for your animal hunt. Have your [...]
Dinosaur Pasta Craft My boys adore dinosaurs. They love they way dinosaurs look. They love dinosaur names. They love playing with their dinosaur toys. They love pretending to be dinosaurs. As I do our weekly grocery shopping, I spot dinosaur pasta. How could I resist? With so many varieties of pasta, the pasta craft possibilities seem endless. Make [...]
Recipe for Peppermint Creams You know those cheeky moments when your kids sneak up to the kitchen bench, quickly grab a goodie, duck out of sight behind the fish tank whilst gobbling up that mouthful of sweetness? Well, these peppermint creams are worthy of such cheeky moments. Be warned, this recipe makes a batch of [...]
Colored bubbles and paper can make an easy art project that is fun to make and beautiful too. To make easy art with bubbles, you will need: Large sheet(s) of white paper Masking tape Food colouring Bubble soap (See our DIY Bubble Mix Recipe or DIY Baby Bath Bubble Solution recipe for bubble soap) Bubble blowing [...]
Counting a Handful of Buttons This simple counting activity helps emergent counters work towards: Correctly counting collections of up to ten objects Consistently matching one number word to one item in the collection. How to play: Pick up a handful of buttons Guess how many buttons have been picked up Placing the buttons in a [...]
Do you have a toddler in your residence? Only a year or months ago, they happily sat wherever you placed them. Now they roam your home freely. E is my current toddler-in-residence. His little feet have been taking him to the art & craft table. Set up the invitation to play with block printing: Toddlers [...]
After many drawing and scribbling experiences, preschoolers begin to explore representation in their drawings. I noticed this progression in my preschool son and took advantage of his interest in representation. Engaging children in conversation about their work allows them to think more deeply about their work and allows for more meaningful experimentation. Using a mirror, [...]
I plan. Materials are sourced. The stage has been set. The invitation to play has been accepted. Game on. A few short minutes after play commences, the phrase “What was I thinking?!” rambles repeatedly in my head or through my mouth, I know not because I’m consumed by the disaster of my planned activity. Such [...]
When Twin Big Brothers run towards the playground, Mr Two Year old waddles at warp speed behind them. When Twin Big Brothers decide to spontaneously declare war at the top of their voices in our tiny corridor, Mr Two Year raises his arms and adds his voice to their war cry – (he scrunches up [...]
