busy bags Archives

A DIY Magnetic Geometric Shapes Activity for Kids

16 June, 2015

As I was preparing everything for an upcoming holiday I started to take out some of our busy bags that we might need. It was then I decided that, although we have nice collection of busy bags, it was time to ad...

Counting with Clips Busy Bag

Nanny Anita

19 May, 2015

Activities & Days Out, Living, Crafts & Activities

This little busy bag is a fun activity to help with counting, colour matching and fine motor skills for young children. You will need: Mini Craft Pegs Paint Paint Brush 5 to 10 Popsicle sticks Pe...

How to Make DIY Scratchboards

Nanny Anita

14 April, 2015

Activities & Days Out, Living, Crafts & Activities

I remember when I was younger having one of those scratchboards that when you scratched the black covering off you got the vibrant colours hidden underneath. They were such a lot of fun, and you can recreate th...

Velcro Building Popsicles

Nanny Anita

11 April, 2015

Living, Crafts & Activities

Taking things like Lego on a journey can be such a pain as those little pieces are so easily dropped and lost. I can't count the number of times of had to search the floor of an aircraft/ train/ restaurant for ...

Fun Kids’ Craft with Paperclips

Nanny Anita

24 February, 2015

Living, Crafts & Activities

The Paperclip Colour Sorting Busy Bag This busy bag is aimed at younger children, but older children can still get a kick out of playing with it. What you will need: Different coloured paper Coloure...

Popsicle Picture Puzzle

Nanny Anita

21 February, 2015

Living, Crafts & Activities

I have already done a popsicle puzzle for phonics and numbers as part of a busy bag, but for this one I stuck to creating pictures puzzles (this can easily be added to a busy bag) for my charges to solve. Fo...

Practice Hand Control with This Fun Animal Lacing Busy Bag

Nanny Anita

27 January, 2015

Living, Crafts & Activities

On Pinterest I found this massive following of these “busy bags”. The concept is not a new one, and is something that I have done naturally (as will most of you) since I started looking after children. The p...

Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids

Nanny Anita

5 January, 2015

Features, Living, Crafts & Activities

Tangram puzzles are thought to have originated in China hundreds of years ago, they are still used today by children to aid creative learning. I will warn you, it can become highly addictive and incredible infu...

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The Caesarean Scar: Everything You Need To Know

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How To Establish A Good Bedtime Routine For Your Child With Baby Annabell And Sleep Expert Lucy Wolfe

Parental Control, Ep 40: Rebecca Wilson On Family Food, Easy-To-Make Recipes And Weaning

How To Ensure Your Baby Sleeps Safely To Reduce The Risk Of SIDS

The Stylish New Feeding Collection Every Parent Should Know

How To Establish A Good Bedtime Routine For Your Child With Baby Annabell And Sleep Expert Lucy Wolfe

Parental Control, Ep 40: Rebecca Wilson On Family Food, Easy-To-Make Recipes And Weaning

Dealing With Baby Loss: Advice From Psychotherapist And Author, Julia Samuel

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How To Cure Dyslexia And Dyspraxia

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What Makes the Perfect Art Supply Cupboard

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How To Make Ghost Bombs

Pompom Pumpkins

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A DIY Magnetic Geometric Shapes Activity for Kids

Counting with Clips Busy Bag

How to Make DIY Scratchboards

Velcro Building Popsicles

Fun Kids’ Craft with Paperclips

Popsicle Picture Puzzle

Practice Hand Control with This Fun Animal Lacing Busy Bag

Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids

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