Friday, September 30, 2011

Magnetic sets for kids are a great way to improve imagination, motor skills, language…..



What do you offer your kids…to improve the following skills?
  • Motor skills
  • language, vocabulary development
  • imaginative skills
  • manipulative skills
  • co-ordination skills
  • dress up skills
You can improve and challenge your kids to develop the above different ways of play.


Today I am going to talk about Magnetic Sets available in my store that are fabulous in developing these skills.


The following are are great fun, and the kids can let their imagination loose and have an awesome time, making different funny faces.


They come in the these four designs:


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These are great for:
encouraging creativity
encouraging freedom of expressing themselves
having lots of fun
one to one activity

 
A couple of other wooden products that I have in store are these Magnetic Dress Up sets, it is great to see sets for boys as well. 


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They both are;
Ideal for
  • ideal first experience for a child to have a go at dressing up skills
  • great for manipulative skills
  • sorting
  • dressing up skills
  • great pretend play
Great gift idea or a small group activity.


Which one do you like best and why? Check them out here.



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Thursday, September 29, 2011

The winning state for this week is Queensland….Random org. has been quite fair of late each week a different state came up lately…



 
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Normally Randomly drawn every Wednesday night and shouted on Face Book Page, followed by a blog post Thursday morning…..today lucky state for 30th September 2011..




Drum Roll:
  1. VIC
  2. NSW
  3. ACT
  4. WA
  5. TAS
  6. NT
  7. QLD
  8. SA
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Memories, Keepsakes…creating a family tree which you reveal every Christmas to place on your Christmas Tree. Special Moments you celebrated in your life, Special people or pets in your life that passed away, embracing, reminiscing………



This can be a special moment and a special evening for you and your family to celebrate every year at Christmas Time. These mementos of Special Moments you celebrated , Special people or pets in your life that passed away, embracing, reminiscing………Treasuring!


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You do not appreciate these Keepsakes, when you originally get them, although I know most of you do, but year after year a Family history will start evolving on your tree.
Memories of loved ones….


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Kids are always ….popular


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Loveable pets……


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Special Mementos or memorial’s


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Finally they are gift boxed and on your way for you to treasure…..


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Please be aware, that Mrs Claus do not have anyone to help here…so do not place your orders too late as you will miss out!


What keepsakes would you like to create?






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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

How does Music benefits young children?


18-MI049ASEA MUSICAL SET200I am not a musician by any means. I always loved to learn how to play the piano, but that has never became a reality so far. Going down memory lane, I always remembered as a child singing certain songs over and over again that I really loved. Sound of music is one of my favourites and still is. I used to make up my own words to a tune that I really liked.

As toddlers, I remember very vividly, we used to play with our mums pots and pans and bang and make our own music with whatever makes a noise, I do not know how much mum appreciated that, but I think it encourages us to explore the  beat, rhythm and sound, after all I think that is what music is all about.

Somehow personally, music can give me a sense of:
  • freedom
  • expressing myself, I might be feeling sad and I can relate to a song or tune to what I am  feeling inside, or if you feel on top of the world….happy songs
  • playing instruments…you will find you can explore the rhythm, beat, and different levels of sound.
Working with pre-schoolers I have always made sure that I created a corner, where they can freely have access to musical instruments. We also had sessions of listening to stories with musical interludes, where we sang and danced around the room, with a choice if they want to use musical instruments.

I am a very firm believer as you well know of puppets, and I have written quite a few posts just to mention: Puppets and Special kids…… Children, Teenagers and Puppets.
I believe Puppets and Music go hand in hand together.

They both:
  • stimulate the brain
    • Research shows that kids who are actively involved in music (who play it or sing it regularly):
    • do better in reading and math when they start school
    • are better able to focus and control their bodies
    • play better with others and have higher self-esteem
  • encourages
  • expressing emotions
  • developing motor skills
I have done some research and came through some interesting articles which I am going to highlight, just to show you how music is encouraged by all different professions. 

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Introducing music to children at a very young age…by Christine Moore
  • “Important to note is the adult singer may be singing alone for quite some time until the child or children have learnt the words to the song.
  • As long as the singer sings with enthusiasm, the child does not care if the notes are too sharp or flat. The child is not judging whether the song is in tune or not.
  • Children grasp onto familiarity. They will learn favourites and often will want to hear the same song again and again.
  • Children like repetition, so some song choices which work with young children are the songs with repeated lyrics.
  • Actions and hand movements work well when singing with young children
  • When singing with a group of children, instead of waiting for them to stop talking, just start singing
  • Props, like puppets or felt stories, along with a song is a great way to introduce singing experiences with children.
  • Play music throughout daily routines, such as while driving in the car, before naptime or while playing. “

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Music All Around article wrote  and reviewed by  D'Arcy Lyness, PhD
“Here are some ways to give kids opportunities to be musical:
  • Sing or listen to music in the car, while you're doing chores, and while your child is playing. Keep a basket of musical instruments where kids can get them. Consider buying a kid-friendly CD player your child can operate and keep in his or her room.
  • Make sure your child's preschool offers chances to sing and play simple instruments, to move to music, and to create music. Ask the teacher what songs they regularly sing so that you can sing them at home.
  • Enrol your child in a preschool music class. If you don't know where to begin, ask the music department at your local college for suggestions.
  • For a special treat, take your child to live musical performances, especially ones designed for pre-schoolers. Museums, libraries, and bookstores often host performances by children's-music artists. Outdoor concerts are also a good bet for pre-schoolers because they can dance and move around without disturbing anyone.”

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Music therapy is a therapeutic intervention for children with disabilities.

“All children can be helped to learn to enjoy and to become involved in music to some extent.
Music therapy can be of inestimable value for children who have difficulties in hearing, seeing, moving, thinking or responding.
A single instrument can possess qualities of sound and tone irresistible enough to reach a child in a direct, uncomplicated manner.
Children who experience severe obstacles in forming relationships with other children, adults and their environment can achieve security and joy in making music.
By means of therapeutic music, we can assist these children to come to maturity in many ways. "Music confers non-musical benefits that have particular consequences for children with special needs.

Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

  • Music captivates and maintains attention
  • Music stimulates and utilizes many parts of the brain
  • Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person's abilities
  • Music structures time in a way that we can understand ("that's the last verse - my exercise session is almost over!")
  • Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition
  • Music provides a social context -- it sets up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Music is an effective memory aid
  • Music supports and encourages movement
  • Music taps into memories and emotions
  • Music and the silences within it provide nonverbal, immediate feedback
  • Music is success-oriented - people of all ability levels can participate”
keep reading very interesting article……
Another interesting article FROM HEARTBEAT TO STEADY BEAT - MUSIC AND THE UNBORN
This article is very fascinating article how music relates with the unborn child.
 
I hope you found this very interesting and useful post….After reading these article you will see the importance of introducing music in a very young age! What other musical instruments would you like to see in my store? Which one is your favorite? You will find a selection of instruments in store here.



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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Fairy Floss is venturing to Mt Eliza..tomorrow and I will be exhibiting there!



 I will be making my way to exhibit at yet another venue of "Fairy Floss Markets", this time at Mt. Eliza.

Looking forward to meet some lovely people at this  part of Victoria, part of the Mornington Peninsula.


These markets cater for handmade and specialized items for kids.


Do you know that tomorrow is the 25th September, which means.... that's right 3 month exactly till Christmas.


So get your thinking caps going...and start organizing Christmas...perhaps you might want to start tomorrow...you will find gorgeous things to start enticing your imagination.


Venue:
The Peninsula School
Wooralla Drive

MT ELIZA

9.00am – 2.00pm
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Friday, September 23, 2011

The yearly event…"Casey Loves Cloth Nappies Expo" is on tomorrow…!



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The yearly event “Casey loves Cloth Nappies Expo” will be on tomorrow…This is an awesome yearly event, kindly organized by the city of Casey…to encourage the use of cloth nappies and Eco environmental products.


Venue
Cranbourne Public Hall
Cnr Clarendon and High St, Cranbourne

Saturday, September 24 · 9:00am - 3:00pm

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There will be a range of products displayed, from nappies, toys, cleaning materials….etc.
I will be exhibiting the lovely range from Barefoot…puppets, and some of my Christmas collection …. Great opportunity to do some of your Christmas Shopping.
See you there!


 
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Free Shipping ~~ Lucky state this week is Queensland!



I am sorry this should have come out this morning but  I had issues with the internet...so I am going to extended till Friday the 23rd.




Normally Randomly drawn every Wednesday night and shouted on Face Book Page, followed by a blog post Thursday morning…..today lucky state for Sept 22nd  & 23rd /32011.. 





Drum Roll: 

  1. VIC
  2. NSW
  3. ACT
  4. WA
  5. TAS
  6. NT
  7. QLD
  8. SA
Spend $90.00 and over on THURSDAY & FRIDAY this week on My On Line Gift Shop and shipping is free (regular mail ~~ extra to register or for express post)! This is for Thursday & Friday Sept 22nd & 23rd  2011 only. Simply enter"FABKSEP22/3" in comment box on checkout and Invoice will be amended. P.S. this does not apply to itemsalready on Special or with any other offers or vouchers! Check out our specials offers on FacebookWednesday night, followed by blog post every Thursday morning.   






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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

If you are travelling in Cairns and you have in mind to take a trip to the Daintree Forest beware!


Two weeks ago, I was up in Cairns with a group of our friends. One of our trips was to the Daintree Forest, if you are like me, when we are on the road for a while, the first thing I look for, as we get out of the car…you guessed it the “Ladies”


Guess what greeted us as we entered the public toilets?
Typical in the Daintree Crocs….


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Ladies
That was a good laugh!


Sharing this on  Wordless Wednesday with My Little Drummer Boys

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Sometimes,you have to put the sails up and keep on sailing……




This is how I feel at the moment….


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You might say why?


Well…a new chapter in my life is evolving. My family home for the last ten years, and my studio, my work place have lately been sold.  We have placed it on the market, just before Christmas last year, it virtually sold straightaway, the first day it went on the market, but the buyers did not come up with the money, as they had money tied up overseas and the bank did not come up with the money…..Ah well we said perfect..it will give us time to finish off our other house we are building, and we can settle into the year in my quite season.


Well that did not happen, we had to go again the second time, and yet again the sale fell through…..AHHHHHHHHHHH!


The heavy downpours that we had, made our building take longer ….until we came to lock up stage….this was a very painful journey, but in a way enjoyable.


Well, now it has defiantly sold. Now the pressure to finish off the other one before we have to shift is on, my poor husband is working around the clock, I on the other hand is going through panic stations every so often, but then sometimes I blame meno pause…no no..I think we have too much on our plate. But then I really believe things happen for a reason. Really at the moment I do not know why it had to happen at this time.


Pressure, Pressure, pressure……..


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My Busiest time of the year is just started, and to top it up I have to pack a house, my studio, and run and chase to finish off the other one…On the other hand, I know God will be with us, so I decided to sale on, take one day at a time, and I am sure we will get to our destination.



I wrote this post, so when, I  feel that everything seems to be so hard, I come here and read it over and over again to find some strength.



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Friday, September 16, 2011

Are you after a different keepsake or gift for your Pet?

There is quite a few animal lovers out there. We treat our pets with great love, they are friends for ever. Pets are so special to some people that they love to get special gifts for them. It is also a very big trauma loosing a pet. I know I was so upset when I had to put our dog down.


These are some great Pet gift ideas, of what I have done for some of my customers.


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