Autumn is a wonderful time for walks and foraging adventures. We love to grab a foraging bag and head out on sunny days to see what we can find. Then, what better way to spend an afternoon than using your imagination to turn whatever treasure you bri...
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to share the love this Valentine’s Day – this craft project is for you. Perfect for all ages (with a little scissor help needed for the youngest crafters) you will be filling your home with un...
At Little Magpies, we know that the most special gifts are the ones that are made by little hands. If you’re looking for a way to touch the hearts of your family and friends this Christmas, we’ve pulled together our top 10 favourite gift making g...
We love setting up water play for our tamariki. Even on a chilly day a water play station can be a strong magnet for enquiring minds....
Little Magpies Educarers come from all walks of life and career paths but they're united in the joy they get from caring for young children....
If you want to bring some sunshine into your day then these paper daffodils are just the thing. They’re simple to make and once you start, you’ll find you can experiment with shapes and colours to make a bunch of flowers that’s the perfect gift...
Bored, grumpy, overly energetic or just need winter entertainment? Try our list of ways to enjoy more giggles and burn off energy with activities including building an obstacle course, house work, playing with bubbles or balloons and much more. ...
Here we have two great how-to guides on building kites for our Matariki celebration. One is a little easier to put together than the other. Both are great fun and neither require much in the way of materials or tools. ...
Here’s an activity you can try at home. Hygiene is always important when there are children around. Teaching them to wash their hands properly has become even more important since the arrival of COVID-19 in our lives....