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DIY Kids : Make an ice cream stick aeroplane

by Ameera Cassim | DIY Kids, recycling crafts, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Instead of rushing out to spend money these holidays to keep your kids occupied, why not recycle material that is lying around and make an areoplane with ice cream sticks?

3 Moana-inspired DIY activities for the holidays

by Tiffany Markman | crafts, DIY Kids, family time, holidays, indoor, recycling crafts, Uncategorized | 0 comments

By Tiffany Markman, on behalf of Sing at my Party, which sends musical theatre singers – dressed as Disney characters, including the gorgeous Moana – to sing at Joburg birthday parties. In our house, we’re ALL about Moana at the moment. If your little one...Read more

DIY : Exploring paint and colour with your child

by Natasha Vithal | DIY Kids, recycling crafts | 0 comments

Exploring paint and colour with your kids is a great sensory process and great fun for kids. We use different objects to make different patterns

3 holiday crafts for ages 3-7

by Tiffany Markman | crafts, DIY Kids, indoor | 0 comments

If, like me, you can’t face another game of Pretend, why not try some of these? (As you’ll see, the theme of these activities is, loosely, circles, and specifically doughnuts, and I’m a big fan of crafting with waste materials.)

Party pack pinatas

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids | 0 comments

These cute adorable characters make a great addition to a jungle themed party.

They can be used as decor , entertainment and party packs.

Open face omelets

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids, meals, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

The art of cooking should not be limited to the Master Chefs’ kitchen. Allowing our children the opportunity to express creativity in the kitchen has invaluable benefits for fine motor and sensory development.

Use household & office supplies

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids, recycling crafts | 0 comments

We are often discouraged by the cost and effort of buying expensive art supplies that we neglect our children’s needs for expression and development of their fine motor skills. Here are 3 ideas for turning humble office supplies into spectacular works of art.

Make Easter Bunnies

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids, Easter crafts | 0 comments

Here is an adorable craft for the whole family to do this weekend (supplied by Arty Tots Sunninghill).

2 min, 2 ingredients for sensory play

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids | 3 comments

I am a huge fan of quick and cost effective play ideas. Who has the time and energy or the money for that matter to go around looking for expensive, so called novelty play activities when you can make them at home in a jiffy, with items you can find in your pantry and bathroom cabinet ?

Alternatives to TV time for toddlers

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids | 7 comments

I plead guilty to using the television as a distraction tactic. Out of desperation trying to get just 5 min to get done whatever it is I need to do like cooking…

Making coloured rice

by Nadia Tayob | DIY Kids | 1 comment

Making coloured rice with children is a process activity that is fun while teaching them some life skills without them even realizing that they are learning something. Yes, Mom can make it at home while they are at school but then you miss out on some valuable fun teaching moments. All you need are ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!

Secret Messages with Glitter and Glue

by Shannon Walbran | DIY Kids | 0 comments

Today’s project takes “glitter art” to the next level: making it into a pre-reading activity by drawing secret messages with the glue stick.

Edible Art – Dyed Salt Project

by Shannon Walbran | DIY Kids | 4 comments

If you would ever like to make something with your child that is beautiful and even slightly useful, this one’s for you. Once it’s finished, the salt can still be used on food.