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Free Printable Colouring In Sheets

Tracey — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:12:10 +0000

If you’re stuck indoors like the rest of Sydney these Christmas holidays, it’s time to replenish your craft supplies and the best place to look is the internet! There are free printable colouring in sheets available at most kid’s sites and here are just a few to get your started -

Print and Colour – ABC for Kids
Colouring-In Competition at ABC Kid
Free Printable Shapes Colouring Pages from Fisher Price
Free Printable Colouring Sheets at Bob The Builder
100+ Great Colouring Pages at KidSpot
Famous Characters and Cartoon Coloring Pages at About.com
Make & Colour at CBeebies Australia

Paint & Painting Accessories at the Early Learning Centre

Tracey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:15:52 +0000

Early Learning Centre Australia (ELC) is a great brand dedicated to bringing families products that are designed to stimulate the senses, promote active problem-solving, help children connect with others, learn about themselves and make sense of their world.

Last week I talked about a craft box, and one of my favourites shops to go to (online and offline) is Kids Central because their range of ELC toys and supplies are fun and affordable. I recently had to restock our paints and found the ELC ready mix non-toxic paint that come in bright colours. They come in bottles, so all you need to do is squeeze out a small amount and store the rest away. I can tell it’s going to last us ages and I love that the colours are brighter (more neon) than the primary colours we usually get. And for $5 a bottle, it’s much cheaper than other brands

one. Mini Artist Patterned Rolling Pins $12.50 for 4 textured rolling pins
two. Ready Mix Paint 284ml – Pink, Green, Yellow and Blue – $5.00 (bargain!)
three. Paint Palette $10
four. My First Brushes & Stampers $12.50 for three brushes and three stampers with chunky handles.

ELC toys are available exclusively at ELC and Kids Central stores.

Early Learning Centre
www.elctoys.com.au

Children’s Craft Supplies at Kids Bits

Tracey — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:47 +0000

We love spending an afternoon rummaging through the craft box at home – it’s such an easy and fun way to spend time together and everyone has alot of fun!

Kids Bits specialises in early childhood toys, but they also have a great section for craft supplies for kids available at great prices.

one. Painting Smock – $5.90
two. Eyes With Lashes – 100 Pack $7.50
three. Jumbo Fluoro Pavement Chalk – 12 Pack – $5.90
four. Alphabet Paint Stampers – $14.99
five. Glitter Paint – 500ML – $6.99

My tip? Get one of those big plastic boxes from the dollar shop, pop in some old newspaper and a roll of butchers paper – and then get a few key pieces like the glitter paint and googly eyes. Whether it’s a rainy day or if you feel like your next masterpiece is around the corner, a craft box is always handy to have around when you have kids!

Check out more craft supplies at Kids Bits
www.kidsbits.com.au

Rave! Crayola Pip Squeaks

Tracey — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:01:36 +0000

As a mum of a little cyclone (my 2 year old) that loves to colour, it was important to me that my furniture, walls and our skin survived each drawing session.

Stumbling upon Crayola Pip Squeaks – washable markers – has been a joy for those moments when my son suddenly runs off and decides to colour in his sister. The marker comes off with one swipe of the wash cloth, and we’re both happy!

I found Pip Squeaks at Kmart, but you can find them online at Officeworks and ToysOnline.com.au.

Do you have any toddler must haves?

How to make an alphabet chart

Tracey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:10:31 +0000

homelife have posted up a great article about creating your own Alphabet Chart for your toddler!

Reading starts with your abc’s – formally known as letter recognition. Children are never too young to be surrounded by the tools of literacy. Make it fun with this alphabet chart.

To make your own, please visit How to make an alphabet chart on homelife.