Treasure Map
Recently I finished reading the Count of Monte Cristo (which is an incredible book if you are looking for your next read) that has an element of hidden treasure, which inspired me to make treasure maps with my ...
Tessellation Busy Bag
When I was in year 8, I remember going on an art trip to see an exhibition on tessellation. It was absolutely fascinating, especially Escher’s lizard tessellation. I’ve always loved repeating patterns, but the ...
How to Play Origami Flick Football
Have you seen Avengers Endgame? At the beginning of the movie, you see Iron Man playing origami flick football with Nebula. It is one of my favourite scenes from the movie. Plus, the game of flick football i...
Little Mouse Busy Bag
I first came across the poem of Little mouse when i was flicking through Pinterest years and years ago. It seemed very sweet, but both my charges new all their colours at that point so I didn’t see the point o...
Mini Zoo Busy Bag
Do you ever put off finishing a project and for a while, and then poof, years have gone by and you still haven’t completed it yet. I started this mini zoo busy bag when YC was 3. Yeah, she’s now 8. I’m not sure...
Disney Mr. Potato Head Busy Bag
I know that the Christmas holidays have just finished and now is probably not the best time to start a busy bag. But the next school holiday is just around the corner and there are always days out. This busy ...
Hogwarts Noughts and Crosses Busy Bag
Yes, I know noughts and crosses can be played with just a pencil and paper, but it is still fun to make up a Hogwarts Noughts and Crosses busy bag. Plus EC was really happy with it, which makes it totally worth...
Fabric Sensory Tub for Toddlers
I know I have probably said it before, but one of BB’s favourite things to do is put items into containers and then pull them out again. I have done a few activities with him that incorporate this, and now have...
Mini Pick Up Sticks Busy Bag
I'm so excited, in a few weeks we are off to LA! Which means that I have started putting together a small collection of busy bags to take with us. For trips like this I try to take a couple of new ones. Ones...
Nanny Anita’s Marble Fabric Maze Game For Kids
These mazes are a wonderful addition to any busy bag collection and you can make them in various sizes and levels of difficulty.
