Category Archives: Pre-school

Car Wash

Eli’s starting to recover from chickenpox so we’re trying to find ways to keep him busy. He picked this while I was browsing my pinterest boards for inspiration. (Original idea here) He really enjoyed it and it’s the kind of activity I … Continue reading

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Tuff spot – Teddy bears’ picnic

The tuff spot (see this post) is still in the playroom/dining room. Today Eli decided to pile it full of his cuddly toys so they could have a picnic. When everyone was finished, they all settled down for a sleep and … Continue reading

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Sensory Box April – Early Maths

I did do this in April honestly! We’ve been struck down with chickenpox so life has ground to a bit of a halt. I was inspired by this one at Make, do and friend. Contents: Coloured pom poms and threading … Continue reading

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Tuff spot – small world play

My sister told me about Tuff Spots which are apparently all the rage in nurseries and preschools. They are intended for mixing cement and so on but they’re a great size and shape for a play tray. She found a … Continue reading

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March Sensory Box: Ice cream shop – update

Our ice cream shop (see original post) was a resounding success; I would definitely recommend it. I’m not sure it’s really a sensory box in the real meaning of the term – more a role play box – but Eli played with it every … Continue reading

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