Home Made DIY Slime and its play benefits for children

January 18, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

Making homemade slime is a fun and easy activity that you can do at home with your kids. One way to make slime is by using shampoo. Here’s a simple recipe for making slime using shampoo: Ingredients: 1 cup of shampoo ( any brand and scent) 1/2 cup of cornstarch Food colouring (optional) Glitter (optional) […]

Teaching Shapes at Home: Creative Ideas from a Teacher’s Perspective

January 18, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

  Learning shapes is an important building block for children’s cognitive development. As a teacher, it’s important to provide engaging and interactive activities that help children learn and understand shapes in a fun and meaningful way. Here are a few activity ideas that you can use to teach shapes at home: Shape scavenger hunt: This […]

Cloud Dough recipe and play benefits

January 18, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

Cloud dough is a simple and fun activity that kids can make and play with at home. It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. Here’s a recipe for making cloud dough: Ingredients: 8 cups flour 1 cup oil (vegetable or baby oil work well) 2 drops of your favourite scent Instructions: […]

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You Got This, Mum! Navigating the School Holidays with 2 Kids and a Growing Belly

January 13, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

As a pregnant mum with two kids, the school holidays can be both exciting and overwhelming. On one hand, it’s great to have some extra time with the kids and make memories together. On the other hand, it can be a challenge to come up with activities that will keep the kids entertained and engaged […]

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FunFilled Summer Activities to do at home with kids

January 13, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

One of the best things about the summer is that it provides an opportunity to spend more time outside and enjoy the warm weather. But sometimes, the heat can be too much or it’s raining, and we need to find activities to do at home with kids. There are many fun and engaging activities that […]

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The Versatile Educational Tool: How Reusable, Personalized Writing Boards Can Help Children Learn and Develop Various Skills

January 13, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

Reusable, personalised writing boards are a fantastic tool for enhancing and growing children’s abilities in fine motor skills, learning to write, and learning to spell. These boards are made with durable materials and can be customized with a child’s name or a special message, making them a fun and engaging tool for learning. One of […]

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Making the most of school holidays in Melbourne: A mum’s guide

January 13, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

Melbourne school holiday activities: As the school holidays approach, Melbourne mums are faced with the age-old question of how to keep their kids entertained and engaged while they’re out of school. While it can be a challenge to come up with new and exciting activities, there are plenty of ways to keep your little ones […]

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Mastering Time Management as a Busy Mum: Tips and Strategies for Balancing Life, Work and Home Duties

January 13, 2023
Posted by Rose Mengler

As a busy mum of two kids, managing your time effectively can be a real challenge. Here are some tips for scheduling your life, work, and home duties to help you stay organised and on track: Prioritise: Make a list of all your tasks and responsibilities, then prioritise them in order of importance. Tackle the […]

Plaster Moulds

June 14, 2019
Posted by Rose Mengler

Crafty Chimps is expanding their reach and providing families a means to do art and crafts in the comforts of their home, park, school, holiday or anywhere children can get time to sit and get creative. Not only do we have loads of different moulds to choose from, in a huge range of themes, our […]

Learning about colours

December 13, 2018
Posted by Rose Mengler

Why should we learn about colours? Colour is one of the most noticeable attributes of the world around us. For babies and small children, understanding colour is an essential building block they will use for learning in all areas of their life. So when it comes to designing kids’ spaces, colour is one of the […]

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