Apple natural and recycled materials babies

A play based learning blog full of activities and ideas for kids

Create some fun, engaging discovery bottle toys for babies and toddlers by using recycled and everyday materials from around the house!

Welcome back to my current series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for play but I also have a passion for ensuring parents and educators understand that play doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need all the latest equipment and well marketed toys! This series…

Part of Everyday Fine Motor Materials A to Z Series | This post shares how to make a recycled shape sorter to promote fine motor play.

Baby Play with Recycled Plastic Lids

Here’s a collection of simple sensory play activities for babies and toddlers, for a fun exploration into the world around them! All are little to no effort or cost and encourage engaging play and exploration, both independently and in shared one to one sessions between baby and a special adult. Enjoy! Little ones don’t...Read More »

We continued our simple homemade play fun this week cooking up an old microwave playdough recipe and then exploring with the senses using recycled bubble wrap! Homemade playdough is such a versatile resource and an easy chemical free solution to the one sold in the shops. When you make it yourself you know exactly what…

Oh, how babies love noise! Big noises, little noises, repetitive noises… So, kids make noise. As mothers, this is something we know. It’s also something we come to love (sometimes). …

From about 6 months old you can start encouraging play with your baby. Even though babies are already naturally curious and playful! Take a look at all these wonderful resources for baby`s first year of play