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Basil Pesto Pasta

Basil Pesto Pasta

January 31, 2023 7:36 am Published by Comments Off on Basil Pesto Pasta

Turtle tucker, dinosaur dinner, python pasta; it doesn’t matter what you call this basil pesto pasta, it’s delicious!


The Benefits of Loose Parts Play

The Benefits of Loose Parts Play

November 14, 2022 7:46 am Published by Comments Off on The Benefits of Loose Parts Play

'Loose parts' is a term coined by architect Simon Nicholson in the 1970s. His theory is that children's play environments should contain a wide variety of objects and materials. These objects and materials are not prescriptive – they can be almost anything! Loose parts can be things found in nature, things found in the home, they can be scraps of material or timber, or random objects that can be incorporated into children's play. Loose parts play allows children to develop their creativity and imagination and can benefit children in so many ways.


Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

August 30, 2022 5:34 am Published by Comments Off on Pumpkin Soup

A warm meal for a cold night


Positive Guidance in Early Childhood

Positive Guidance in Early Childhood

August 15, 2022 8:45 am Published by Comments Off on Positive Guidance in Early Childhood

Positive guidance is a process of guiding children to develop healthy self-esteem, respect for themselves and others, and skills to manage an array of potential stressors. A positive approach includes considering the reasons for children’s challenging behaviour, not just looking at the behaviour itself. This is the difference between behaviour management strategies and positive guidance.  Behaviour management is telling us we need to manage a behaviour. Positive guidance, based on positive mutually respectful relationships between adults and children, is most likely to influence behaviour in constructive ways.


Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins

August 2, 2022 2:55 am Published by Comments Off on Pumpkin Choc Chip Muffins

A tasty pumpkin and choc chip muffin recipe to warm your home and your tastebuds


Vegetable Dahl

Vegetable Dahl

December 3, 2021 6:06 am Published by Comments Off on Vegetable Dahl

A deliciously spiced vegetable dahl recipe


Chia Jam

Chia Jam

November 4, 2021 3:38 am Published by Comments Off on Chia Jam

A delicious chia jam recipe without the sugar.


Banana Choc Chip Loaf

Banana Choc Chip Loaf

September 3, 2021 2:04 am Published by Comments Off on Banana Choc Chip Loaf

A yummy way to use your over ripe bananas