Author Archives: Julia Gorham
Sensory Shaving Cream Fun
Looking for a great sensory activity for your child? This really simple activity will provide your youngster with loads of soapy fun. All you need is the following: A bottle of shaving cream A flat surface e.g. a plastic table … Continue reading
Cork sailing boats from cork tiles
What do you do when you don’t have enough corks to make sailing boats for a “cork sailing boats” art activity that is coming up? Look for alternatives, of course! After visiting a hardware store and sharing my dilemma of … Continue reading
Identifying high quality teaching programmes for your child
By Julia Gorham Children’s growth and development are shaped and influenced by their environment. Growth is enhanced through nurturing and responsive care. Children’s intellectual and psychological development are fostered through a stimulating environment that provides new challenges, opportunities for learning … Continue reading
Preparing Your Child for Changes
Children need to be prepared with changes ahead to make them feel secure. Children thrive on routine and on knowing what is happening next. During times of change, a little extra attention will go a long way in helping children deal with stress. … Continue reading
The One Eyed Babysitter
Young children today are plugged into technology at a young age like devices of TV’s , tablets, phones, sometimes well before they can even ride a bicycle Research proves that watching T.V. may damage children’s brain development leading … Continue reading
Kids Best Vanilla Biscuits Ever
Try this flop proof, easy recipe to make yummy, vanilla biscuits with your child You will need: 150 grams butter 125 ml sugar 1 large egg lightly beaten 5 ml vanilla essence 500 ml cake flour Pinch of salt … Continue reading
Bats and Spiders Halloween crafts
These art activities make use of a striking colour contrast: between luminous oranges and yellows against black, silver glitter against black and white against black. It’s a fun educational theme to teach all about spiders and bats as well as … Continue reading
Foil Water Streams
What a great water play activity to set up in the garden for your child to enjoy endless fun, sailing boats down foil streams and so easy to set up too! You will need: A roll of foil paper … Continue reading
Watermelon and Cucumber Sticks
Let your child have fun with colourful watermelon and cucumber flower sticks! You will need: Watermelon sliced into thick slices Flower cookie cutters Sliced cucumbers, cut in half Kebab sticks To do: Press a flower cookie cutter into the sliced … Continue reading
Dinosaur themed art activities
All kids love dinosaurs! The prehistoric creatures are a curiosity and a lot of fun to learn about. Here are some ideas for doing some crafty art activities with dinosaurs. Handprint Dinosaur: A super fun activity for toddlers, because all … Continue reading
