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01709 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Kids+Parties/4+Tips+on+managing+kids+party+RSVPs.html 4 Tips on managing kids party RSVP's   It’s common etiquette to put a RSVP date on your child’s birthday party invitations, and most parents will

Things to do 42 items 1 2 8 Sandpit play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers Toddlers and preschoolers LOVE to dig and play in sandpits! Have a go at some of these fun sandpit activities. Creative ways to engage your toddler and preschooler in sandpit play

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01523 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/10+ways+to+celebrate+Childrens+Day.html 10 ways to celebrate Children’s Day   Children’s Day in New Zealand falls on the first Sunday in March. Celebrations on Children's Day are focused a

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Play ideas Have a read of our Hot Topics articles on kids play ideas. Fun activities for you to try with your baby, toddler or preschooler to help encourage learning through play. 29 items 1 2 8 Sandpit play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers Toddlers and

02199 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/Kids+Seasonal+Activities/Easter/6+Tips+for+organising+an+Easter+egg+hunt.html 6 Tips for organising an Easter egg hunt   Easter just isn’t Easter without an Easter egg hunt! Whilst Easter

01543 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/Things+to+make/Make+your+own+paper+stickers.html Make your own paper stickers   Make your own paper stickers with the kids with these easy instructions. Homemade paper stickers are a cheap

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01795 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Toys+Books+Play/Benefits+of+play/What+is+heuristic+play.html What's all the fuss about heuristic play?   Heuristic play is about playing with real-life, everyday objects and providing kids with an op

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01795 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Toys+Books+Play/Benefits+of+play/What+is+heuristic+play.html What's all the fuss about heuristic play?   Heuristic play is about playing with real-life, everyday objects and providing kids with an op

01798 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/recognising+childrens+day.html 14 ideas for recognising Children’s Day   Celebrating Children’s Day is something we can all do with our children at home, but why not celebrate this year’s

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01512 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/Things+to+make/Make+your+own+bubble+wrap+runway.html Make your own bubble wrap runway   So easy to do at home and guaranteed hours of fun. The kids will love running, crawling, sliding and

01461 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/Things+to+make/Make+your+own+toy+sail+boats.html Make your own toy sail boats   These toy sail boats are easy to make and perfect for summer time. Kids can play with them in a paddling poo

01636 https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Activities/Kids+Seasonal+Activities/Winter/15+Fun+winter+activities.html 15 Fun winter activities   Just because it’s cold and wet outside, doesn’t mean kids can’t have fun during winter. Here are 15

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