Monthly Archives: January 2009

Two Times Table

- Games to Occupy the Small Occupant in your Home  The rules of arithmetic certainly means two twos equal four, but as a mum you know that amusing a two year old (or younger tot) is more like your 73 times table than … Continue reading

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DIY Play # 11 – Pillow Talk

- Touchy feely game Another game using household items, place items that can be identified by their shape in a pillow case.  Good objects to use include a wooden spoon, teaspoon, plastic bowl, ball and a block. Take turns feeling … Continue reading

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DIY Play # 10 – Little & Big

- Sorting and Collecting   Collect together a variety of household objects which make up pairs of big and small, for example, a large sock and a small sock; a table spoon and a teaspoon and 2 different sized toys … Continue reading

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DIY Play # 9 – Water Games

You will need lots and lots of dry towels (and a handy tumble dryer), a large bowl, water, cups, empty containers, plastic bath toys etc.   Water is always such a firm favourite so indulge this desire every once in … Continue reading

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DIY Play # 8 – Make your own Gloop

- Messy Play (Easy to make and easy to clean up with water)     You will need a box of cornstarch and some water (food colouring is optional).   Empty most of the box of cornstarch into a large pan … Continue reading

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