It's that time again when I share some of the favourite activities from our family day care week before a new one begins.
These activities and invitations to play are just a glimpse into our week, I hope that perhaps you find some ideas for your own planning or just to enjoy with your own child!
They are all easy, budget friendly and easily adapted for a multi age group. Let's take a wander shall we?
I just used a little edicol dye and water to make some bright colours, put out the basters and eye droppers and a little paper towel and then let the fun begin.
We talked about colours, colour mixing and patterns as well as the big basters and small eyedroppers and how much liquid each could hold.
They can be tricky to use for little hands but I find with a little modelling and support they soon work it out.
We also used the marbles with the playdough to make some very clever little creations! The children really loved this activity and it kept them engaged for quite a while.
Please note that on the day I did this activity I did not have any children under 2 in care. Marbles can be a choking hazard so I would always recommend close supervision with any activity using marbles.
Our other old wheelbarrow (Can you believe we moved all the sand for the sandpit in these two ancient things?) now houses a sensory fairy garden with lots of beautifully fragrant herbs.
There is a very special red path to follow and little friends hiding along the way.
As little hands play and brush against the herbs it invites conversation and wonder into the day.
I have these wheelbarrows placed near my front entrance so that those children who are a little anxious or upset as they enter care have an opportunity to enter the world of imagination and safe spaces instead!
What fun are you planning for the week ahead?

Such a wonderful week Jode. I hope you do this again regularly. I love looking at little weekly snippets like this ๐
I agree with Kate. That was a lovely inspiring post!
So many wonderful wonderful ideas! I too hope you do this every week!
We have a small busy bag that contains a small suction toy and marbles – it’s FABULOUS! And Miss Daisy will happily do it over and over and over again! This size would blow her mind! ๐ x
I love your wheelbarrow gardens, so inviting ๐
so many wonderful spaces Jode! So inspirational!
Love this weekly wrap up. Looks like lots of fun!
How clever, to use marble balancing on the bath mat. genious
What a wonderful wonderful place you have for children. Such fun to be explored!
So many awesome ideas… those kids are so lucky to have you as part of their lives!
Oh Jode you always make me laugh. There’s six awesome posts in this one post alone. Will you ever be short of ideas you brilliant thing?
Wow, Jode – everything looks SO fun!
Wow you must be the best family day carer ever.
What a fabulous week of play, Jode. And I absolutely LOVE your wheelbarrow fairy garden. I’m now on the lookout for an old wheelbarrow!!
Pinned to remember!
You guys have so many busy, fun ideas! Love the wheelbarrow garden.
The children in your care must have the best fun at your place. You’d be so terrific and the activities are sensational. I bet you’re in high demand.
So many wonderful ideas! We love moon sand, and colour mixing experiments have been very popular recently ๐ #CountryKids
Great to do some messy play outside. Lots of lovely activities. #CountryKids
What a selection of fantastic outdoor activities. I love the cafe and fairy garden and can see how the children have fun learning through their play. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
What great ideas! Certainly sound and look a lot of fun x