| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
erinalba 
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Activities group - Wellington (Upper Hutt
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 12:51pm |
|
I'm looking at doing an activities group for littlies where we all get involved. I think it will be a great way to share ideas for keeping our kids and babies entertained. Plenty of room at my house which is in Silverstream/Heretaunga, plus large, fully-fenced garden so we can safely do outdoor activities when the weather is fine. I have a 2 year old and a 6 month old so I'd be looking at activities suitable for babies and toddlers.
Some things I was thinking we could do:
Themed arts and crafts ie. one mum will bring their favourite kids book to read to the kids and then we make something crafty thats relevant to the book.
Once a month have a dress-up theme and then do activities relevant to that theme.
Music and dance
Sports day - kids brings their ride-ons and have races, create an obstacle course, kicking a ball together etc.
Treasure hunts
Nature walks
I was thinking maybe of starting around 9.30 - kids have free play for half an hour while adults get sorted with activity, then morning tea, story then into the activity, then finish off with music/singing/dance.
Or if mornings are too difficult then we could do it in afternoon from 2 til 4.
So is anyone keen and what day and time would suit?
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
Lexidore
Senior Member
Joined: 06 December 2008
Location: Stokes Vegas
Points: 4634
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 7:44pm |
This sounds great Sue  I would definitely be keen, I could do Wed, Thurs or Fri morns and Mon Arvos 
Edited by Lexiesmumma
|
|
|
|
NikkiB
Senior Member
Joined: 25 January 2007
Location: Wellington
Points: 2354
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 8:05pm |
Great idea Sue We'd be keen. Free most days
|
|
A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys:
RB 3/10/2008
JB 29/12/2009
|
|
_SMS_
Senior Member
Joined: 11 March 2009
Points: 2251
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 8:08pm |
|
Im definitely keen, Any day but Wednesdays or Fridays suit us best.
This is a great idea. Will be great in Summer too.
|
|
|
|
_SMS_
Senior Member
Joined: 11 March 2009
Points: 2251
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 8:11pm |
Also Mornings are best for us. That way we can go home for nap/quite time in the arvo
|
|
|
|
Mum_mum
Senior Member
Joined: 30 April 2008
Location: NZ
Points: 1394
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 10:01pm |
|
Oh wow great idea! Would be really keen! We are free any day except Monday and Thursday mornings.
More ideas if you want some are:
Planting seedlings in the kids own pots to take home (use yogart pots or something)
For younger kids a playmat with different things like cups, bangles, containers etc for them to explore
ermmmm will have to brainstorm some more things
|
|
|
|
erinalba
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 8:49am |
|
Yay. Can't wait to get started now.
Hannahbil - great ideas. I'm looking forward to everyone's ideas, because so often I'm stuck for new and interesting things to do.
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
|
Renee & Lauren
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: New Zealand
Points: 1611
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 9:15am |
|
Sue - I would have been interested but it's just a bit early for me to get over that way after school drop off - good idea though.
|
|
|
|
erinalba
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 04 August 2010 at 7:04am |
|
I had thought about 9.30start with free play so people can turn up anytime between 9.30 and 10, but we could do it from 10 to 12 if that suits people better?
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
|
_SMS_
Senior Member
Joined: 11 March 2009
Points: 2251
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 04 August 2010 at 9:21pm |
10-12 is a good time. I can do any day but Monday & Thursday 
|
|
|
|
erinalba
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 7:39am |
|
So it's looking like either Wed or Fri mornings suit everyone? Out of those two days which is the preferred one?
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
|
Lexidore
Senior Member
Joined: 06 December 2008
Location: Stokes Vegas
Points: 4634
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 8:50am |
Probably Friday for me, as I generally don't have the car on a Wednesday
|
|
|
|
_SMS_
Senior Member
Joined: 11 March 2009
Points: 2251
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 2:37pm |
Yep friday for me too
|
|
|
|
erinalba
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 7:03pm |
Ok cool - so how about next Friday (the 13th)? Thought maybe we could have an Incy Wincy Spider theme and get the kids to make and decorate their own spiders from egg cartons and pipe cleaners. I've got a recipe for edible finger paint which I'll make so babies can have a bit of fun with paint too
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
|
_SMS_
Senior Member
Joined: 11 March 2009
Points: 2251
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 7:22pm |
|
Next Friday should be good for us, as long as Taylah is better. She has been sick this week.
Taylah loves anything messy!! I can also get recipes from Playcentre too for things like playdough, paints etc
|
|
|
|
NikkiB
Senior Member
Joined: 25 January 2007
Location: Wellington
Points: 2354
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 7:48pm |
|
Sounds fantastic Sue. We'll be there. Do you want me to bring egg cartons? We've got heaps.
|
|
A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys:
RB 3/10/2008
JB 29/12/2009
|
|
Lexidore
Senior Member
Joined: 06 December 2008
Location: Stokes Vegas
Points: 4634
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 9:31pm |
Sounds great
|
|
|
|
erinalba
Senior Member
Joined: 14 February 2008
Location: Wellywood
Points: 964
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 1:17pm |
Well I thought I should probably experiment with the edible finger paint before unleashing it on other babies so I made some today. Briannah had a ball...
|
Sue
See my blog www.gojandal.com/wubboo
|
|
Lexidore
Senior Member
Joined: 06 December 2008
Location: Stokes Vegas
Points: 4634
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 1:27pm |
|
*like*
|
|
|
|
Mum_mum
Senior Member
Joined: 30 April 2008
Location: NZ
Points: 1394
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 7:31pm |
Oh Friday's have just been taken for us with mainly music but will see how I like it.
Have fun ladies
|
|
|
|
Activities group - Wellington (Upper Hutt
Angel baby - May 2008
