Lego + cards = good times Luna and Blake don’t learn by the term timetable, but it is a marker … More
Tag: play
Beach and bird bones
We are fortunate to be able to jump in our car and reach some truly beautiful beaches, and while it’s … More
The beached whale
With children free during the day we can have some exciting spontaneous adventures, we have a degree of flexibility during the week … More
Bay wild play
We have some very special wild places around us in Auckland. The bike that goes everywhere Blake does. Over sand … More
The Borrowers by Mary Norton
We found a copy of the first book in the series in an op shop, it was so enjoyed, we … More
The New Kittens – a late night book making project
Luna went on a making spree the other night, she decided to make a book, based on one of her … More
Summer fun times – baby rabbits and Hornby Trains
What are the chances of reaching into a rabbit hole and grabbing hold of a baby rabbit? The chances seem … More
Dirty work
Excavation in the home fossil dig site. This is a big job, sometimes requiring a few hours in the morning, … More
Homegrown strawberries
This rough old patch of strawberries has been giving us fresh berries most days, what a delight! It’s not that fancy, … More
Free to Learn, by Peter Grey
I’ve been reading Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and … More