Halloween Crafts for Kids | Halloween Paper Lanterns
Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids

Things are starting to look spooky around Mud Mates headquarters, and it’s all due to [...]

11
Oct
Baby lying down playing with loose parts | Navigating the Six Stages of Play with Your Child with Loose Parts
Navigating the 6 Stages of Play

Navigating the Six Stages of Play with Your Child with Loose Parts Thank you to [...]

15
Sep
A young child having fun with giant bubbles
Having Fun Making Giant Bubbles

Making giant bubbles has got to rank as one of the most exciting things to [...]

22
Aug
Nature Play Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers: dad and daughter on an outdoors nature treasure hunt
7 Nature Play Activities for Younger Kids

Nature and kids are a match made in heaven! Nature never ceases to captivate, entertain [...]

27
Jul
Puddle Art for kids: child drawing in a puddle with coloured chalk
Having Fun with Puddle Art

We’ve gone and found another great messy play activity to share with you all – [...]

22
May
Food Play Ideas: noughts and crosses using cucumber and carrot slices
Food Play and Why it is Important

Thank you to our guest author, Judith Yeabsley, The Confident Eater Allowing our child food [...]

30
Apr
Vibrant, chalk pastel Easter egg artwork
Chalk Pastel Easter Egg Art

This is a fun, vibrant Easter craft I’m sure your kids will love! And the [...]

30
Mar
Young child standing at kitchen sink washing dishes: activities for toddlers in the kitchen
Fun Activities for Toddlers in the Kitchen

You could be forgiven for thinking that there isn’t a place for toddlers in the [...]

03
Mar
Easy DIY bird feeders to make with kids
DIY Bird Feeders to make with Kids

Gone are the days of throwing bread out on the lawns; bird feeders are here [...]

13
Feb
6 Benefits of Baby Swimming Lessons. Baby swimming under water being held by mum.
6 Benefits of Baby Swimming Lessons

Yes, baby swimming lessons are a ‘thing’ and yes, there are plenty of benefits for [...]

24
Jan