I always remember thinking when my boys were younger; ‘How can I help them learn and engage without buying a tonne of plastic toys?’ Because we all know that there’s a toy out there for everything. But I wanted to find fun activities that didn’t cost the earth and that didn’t get stuck at the bottom of the toy box. Engaging activities using what I already had in the house and took little effort to set up. But have a massive impact on my boy’s development. With the development of the internet and social media since my eldest was a…
Alphabet + Food + Fun (Food-based alphabet activities) Keeping any child from getting bored is a massive task. No matter how many toys or games or puzzles, no matter whether you’ve gone to the park or for swimming or soft play, there will come a point in the day when you hear those three dreaded words: ‘Mummy, I’m bored’. And while the i-pad or TV can be a welcome break for us, it’s not always the best alternative for them. So I’ve put together 26 food-based activities (one for each letter of the alphabet) you can try with your child…
