During my recent stay with Daisy we had plenty of messy play time, using the latest addition to her play area. Daisy now has a large blue plastic tray for her messy play. Daisy really enjoys messy pay so this tray is in use most days and she's been enjoying all different types of messy… Continue reading How to use a builder’s mixing tray for messy play with under two’s
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Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Daisy enjoys the magnetic letters on the fridge at home and we can't resist playing with the letters too. I love this particular magnetic letters message. I started this blog to share experiences and play ideas and hope that among blog readers it might also reach other grandparents with young grandchildren. Many of my ideas… Continue reading Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Using everyday items to develop eye and hand control in toddlers.
Sometimes it's a good idea to put out something to be played with that is similar but not exactly the same as previous play items. This gives your grandchild a chance to practise the skills they already have discovered and to try using those skills in a slightly different way. Yesterday, after Daisy had been… Continue reading Using everyday items to develop eye and hand control in toddlers.
More Play Ideas using Extra large disposable foil roasting trays
Daisy's continued to enjoy play with the two large foil roasting trays. This time we set the trays out with some dried macaroni, some colourful kitchen serving bowls and beakers, and a few stray items that Daisy added herself. Pasta is ideal because it's a dried food item so if Daisy does put it in… Continue reading More Play Ideas using Extra large disposable foil roasting trays
Play ideas using extra-large disposable foil roasting trays
It's that time of the year when the supermarkets are full of all kinds of festive treats. We've purchased two of those extra large disposable foil roasting trays that appear along with all the other paraphernalia that we might need for seasonal entertaining. But these trays won't see the inside of an oven; they are… Continue reading Play ideas using extra-large disposable foil roasting trays
Granny Smith's Diary 