Isolating with kids is tricky. That’s putting it nicely. And as great as all the Pinterest ideas are on how to keep your little people entertained, engaged and educated, they all require prep and A LOT of these ideas are MESSY AF! Now, I’m not opposed to a little mess, but I have found thatContinue reading “Successful Messy Play”
Author Archives: Alexandra Brownsmith
Sidelined…
Rona went and stole my identity. Probably a little on the dramatic side, but I’ve said it now. And the strange thing was, it took me three weeks of isolation to come to this overinflated realisation. When my husband and I had our first child, we put a plan in place to make sure weContinue reading “Sidelined…”
Reading: Let your child take the lead
There is no disputing that books are super important for children. They are the key to unlocking a child’s vocabulary and imagination, while always providing an opportunity for learning in a supportive environment. But, how do we get the best out of books, and how do we know which books are best for our children?Continue reading “Reading: Let your child take the lead”
If the schools shut down…
COVID-19. It’s safe to say it’s consumed our daily lives. Our workplace, family life, day to day decisions and the foreseeable future. It’s impossible to determine what the future holds, and it’s increasingly more challenging not to be scared by the potential consequences of the virus. School closures have already occurred, and there is pressureContinue reading “If the schools shut down…”
Imperfect Zero Waste
I’d known that the planet was in a little bit of trouble for a while, but it wasn’t until I had children that I properly took note and figured that I should change a few habits in my life. So I started researching ways to reduce my family’s waste and boy it was overwhelming atContinue reading “Imperfect Zero Waste”
The neglected Pre-Reading Strategy
I am sure many parents of a pre-schooler have heard the concept of ‘pre-reading strategies’. They include things like being able to track with eyes, point to objects or words or identify sounds that are the same. However, one pre-reading strategy that is so obviously being neglected is oral literacy. Or, simply put: conversation. OralContinue reading “The neglected Pre-Reading Strategy”
Buying for your Baby
This post goes out to all the first time pregnant Mummas! First up, Congratulations! Secondly, you are amazing! Look at you go, growing a human while you go about your day to day business! I bet you can’t wait to get alllllllll the baby gear! It’s actually ridiculous what babies apparently ‘need’ these days. I’mContinue reading “Buying for your Baby”
My Kid Stole a Rock
Being a teacher, I always knew that I would love watching my children move through stages of development. It’s great to see all the required readings about developmental theories from my university days come to life through the actions and words of my children, and I can’t help but feel a little bit proud thatContinue reading “My Kid Stole a Rock”
Travelling with Kids
Travelling with kids. It’s hard to pinpoint the first word that comes to mind: hectic, crazy, busy! It’s not for the faint hearted; one must be ready to deal with children who are tired, cranky and constantly hungry (what is it about travel that turns their stomachs into a bottomless pit?!). However, it is entirelyContinue reading “Travelling with Kids”
Hello and Welcome
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. Hello! My name is Alex. A wife and mum of three by heart and a teacher by trade. I have a few passions in life; friends and family, netball, running, education, coffee and food. I live in regional New South Wales and I set myselfContinue reading “Hello and Welcome”
It's A Work In Progress 