Homeschooling can feel like an uphill battle some days, especially when it comes to keeping your child motivated to complete schoolwork. Imagine the time your little one hid…
Family movies are a great way to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy a fun and uplifting story. But did you know that family movies can…
Just click on the image below to download and print out the image. Select File > Print, or right-click (control-click on a Mac) > select print, or just…
Easter is just around the corner so I’m making these cute little Easter bunny and Easter chick terracotta pots for our Easter Hunt this year.
With Easter just around the corner, I thought it was time to focus my attention on some fun and cute Easter crafts. I couldn’t go past this idea…
Shaving cream is my new, favourite art material, to use with my little ones. It can be used for a number of different sensory and craft activities. Today…
The other day, while dropping my little girl off at kindy, I noticed she was having trouble using the scissors, while other kids around her seemed quite capable.
Summer’s on the horizon – It’s time to think about water safety for kids. Water is an essential part of Kiwis identity and many children grow up spending their…
Outdoor activities are a great way to keep the kids entertained and to help them to burn off energy. This is especially important during the school holidays when…
One of the things that makes Aotearoa/New Zealand special is the Māori culture and language. Although it is only spoken in New Zealand, the Māori language (Te Reo) is…
All children love to draw and colour and we’re so excited to bring you some gorgeous colouring in pictures and activities to do with your little people. We…
“Oh no, not another rainy day!” If your plans have been hijacked by a never-ending downpour and you’re dreading another round of “Muuum, I’m bored,” we’ve got just…
Young children love arts and crafts, and you do not need lots of art supplies to keep them happy. A pack of crayons is all you need to…
Slow the pace down in the holidays with some reading and storytime activities. Find ideas about how to get started in our 7 great reading and story time…
Swimming is both a recreational activity and a competitive sport, and in a country surrounded by water, swimming is a skill that every child should learn. We overview…
Soccer is commonly known as football around the world, but whatever the name, soccer is one of the biggest participation sports for New Zealand kids.
Rugby is one of the most popular sports for children in New Zealand. Whether you are watching or playing, rugby is a part of being kiwi. We overview…
We overview the benefits of sport, popular sporting options for kids, and key factors to consider in choosing a sport in NZ.
Learn to play Trumpet. The trumpet is a great beginners instrument if your child is looking to play brass. The trumpet is small, inexpensive, and relatively easy to…
Learn to play the guitar. The guitar is a great take anywhere kind of instrument, and as your child grows, playing the guitar is a great way to…
Learn to play the Drums? When it comes to choosing an instrument, drums have an almost rock star status for children, but drums have a sensible side as…
Learning music of any sort is a way for your child to develop skills intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Music truly is a gift that lasts a lifetime, because…
Children who learn to speak Chinese will enjoy a rich cultural experience as well as economic advantages. Chinese is a rising language in the global economy.
Teaching your child a second language not only stimulates their brain, but learning a second language can open up opportunities in their future.
