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Bumble Buddies- Sensory Play and Development

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 413 168 430

Address: Springwood Plaza, 3-15 Dennis Road, Springwood 4127 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.bumblebuddies.com.au

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25.01.2022 BAKING COOKIES Baking is always a winner with kids. It offers do many opportunities for turn taking with a sibling, attention and concentration, heavy work (mixing dough provides proprioceptive input), fine motor skills (picking up chocolate chips), measuring, pouring... the list goes on! Send us a pic of your little ones getting creative in the kitchen! . .... . #bumblebuddies #kidsinthekitchen #occupationaltherapyathome #selfisolatingwithkids #selfisolationideas #finemotorskills See more

25.01.2022 UNICORN SENSORY BOX Attention unicorn lovers: this one's for you! This gorgeous sensory box is sure to provide much-needed entertainment and pretend play opportunities for your little ones. It's truly a pastel heaven! . . This box contains:... 120g teal coloured rice 120g pastel pink coloured rice 120g purple coloured rice 120g pink coloured oats 2 x star wands Assorted coloured pompoms Assorted coloured buttons Assorted coloured feathers Cotton ball "clouds" Large foil stars Coloured egg cup for transferring Wooden spoons for transferring . . Keep your kids busy and engaged in sensory play, all whilst assisting them to develop important nerve connections to the brain. It's a win-win! . . . To order your box, visit www.bumblebuddies.com.au now! . . See more

25.01.2022 EASTER CARD MAKING MINI BOX Easter is almost here! This mini box contains some craft supplies to make 2 Easter cards. It includes: . 2x black blank cards 3 X fluffy chicks... Shredded paper grass Pompoms Foam eggs 2 X foam carrots Bunny colour in picture (for kids to cut out and stick on card-not pictured) . . . This mini pack in $25. Pick up from Underwood, Brisbane or postage to anywhere in Australia for $7.95 . . LIMITED STOCK!!! . . . Please comment, DM or email on [email protected] if you're interested! #brisbanemums #eastercraft #brisbanekids #brisbanekidsofficial

24.01.2022 WALK/CYCLE/GET SOME EXERCISE , Going for walks is still allowed, so head out with your kids to get some fresh air and sunshine! Today we went for a walk to our local duck pond and fed the ducks some peas (yes, peas! A lot of people don't know this but bread is toxic to ducks. Google some ideas of what to feed ducks if you're interested ). There's something about nature that does wonders for calling kids' sensory systems. Exercise is also linked to better concentr...ation and attention, so this would be a lovely way to begin the morning before starting the homeschooling . . . #bumblebuddies #selfisolatingwithkids #occupationaltherapist #OTmum #natureplay #activitieswithkids #learnthroughplay See more

23.01.2022 The Rainbow Rice sensory box is sold out! Currently restocking the items to make sure we can get more out to everyone as soon as possible. To everyone who has purchased one, you will be emailed as soon as they are ready to be dispatched. If you would like one, please DM or email to get on the waitlist. The waitlist is getting very full!!! . . . #bumblebuddies #rainbowrice #sensoryplay #sensoryprocessing #selfisolationideas #selfisolatingwithkids #stayathomeactivities #brisbanekids #brisbanemums #perthmums #melbournemums #sunshinecoastmums #goldcoastmums #adelaidemums #tasmaniamums #darwinmums #sydneymums #supportsmallbusiness #aussiesmallbusiness #mumssupportingmums

22.01.2022 Mia enjoying her Nature Play sensory box!

22.01.2022 SHAVING FOAM FUN! Grab some shaving foam, add a drop of food colour (optional) and let your kids loose! This is such a fun sensory activity for kids of all ages and it gets them outdoors AND keeps them busy for ages! Shaving foam play is also amazing for teaching kids letter formation and recognition. Guide their finger through the shaving foam so they can practice writing their name or numbers or even sight words. Try it out and tag us! . . .... . #bumblebuddies #shavingfoam #sensoryplayideas #occupationaltherapyathome #selfisolationideas #selfisolatingwithkids #brisbanemums #brisbanekids See more

21.01.2022 Rainbow rice box in action! . . . #bumblebuddies #sensoryplay #rainbowrice #learnthroughplay #occupationaltherapy #sensoryplayideas #selfisolatingwithkids #selfisolationideas

19.01.2022 NATURE SENSORY BOX FOR SALE Hi everyone, I have had several people ask me if I could make a take-home sensory play pack... So here it is! Sensory boxes are now for sale and will be shipped all over Australia! This is our first one (more being added to the collection as we speak!) . .... The nature play box includes: Popcorn kernels Chickpeas (2 different types) Bertolli beans Pine cones Twigs Assorted natural feathers Tree bark Faux birds nest Wood wool Cinnamon stick 2 star anise Cup 2 wooden spoons . . This dry box includes opportunity for plenty of tactile play and have even included some lovely smelling spices for stimulating the olfactory sense. It is suitable for children 6 months- 5 years (please supervise younger children who may put these items in their mouth) . . . Boxes are $40 each. Can be picked up from Underwood, Brisbane for no charge, or postage costs $7.95. . . DM, call or email if you are interested in a box! See more

18.01.2022 RAINBOW RICE SENSORY BOX FOR SALE! . . Introducing our Rainbow Rice Sensory Box, filled with vibrant rainbow rice and other specifically-chosen bits and bobs for children to explore! This box includes:... 100g each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple rice Assorted coloured pom poms Assorted bright feathers Small plastic bottle (for transferring) Small funnel Coloured pegs x 2 Rainbow matchsticks Spoon (for transferring) . . Visit our online store at www.bumblebuddies.com.au to order, or DM/comment and we will be in touch! . . . Tag someone who would love this for their kids! See more

17.01.2022 SPRAY BOTTLE GARDENING Give your little ones a spray bottle filled with water and ask them to help you spray the plants outside. Using a spray bottle is a great activity for strengthening the muscles in the hands and fingers (fine motor strengthening) and helping kids learn to maintain their grasp- both of which are very important for handwriting and using scissors when they are a little bit older.... Try this at home with your little ones (and older ones!) and tag us @bumblebuddies. We love seeing you get involved and watching your kids #learnthroughplay #bumblebuddies #laythefoundation #stayathomeactivities #learningthroughplay #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapyathome #OTmum #sensoryplayideas #childdevelopment #finemotorskills #finemotorstrengthening #brisbanemums #melbournemums #sydneymums #perthmums #playtolearn #boredtoddler #toddlerideas #spraybottle

16.01.2022 COOKING , Peel, cut, chop... Get the kids to join in! This really is a great whole-family activity and kids of all ages can participate. Whether it's peeling potatoes for dinner tonight or pouring flour into bowl when making pancakes, there are so many life skills that children can gain. It's never too early to start! . For younger ones (~1-3 years) concentrate on sensory play by providing them different textures, temperatures and materials to play with whilst c...ooking, and also focus on simple single-step tasks such a mixing and pouring. For older ones (4 and up) you can start introducing them to more complex tasks like measuring, using utensils like a potato peeler and transferring independently. It's also a great opportunity to talk about food and healthy eating, and getting your kids involved in meal prep can make fussy eaters more open to trying new foods! . Safety top tip: using a fork to pierce vegetables whilst kids are learning how to peel veges helps keep their helper hand fingers away from the peeler. . Take some pics of your budding chefs and don't forget to tag us! . . . #bumblebuddies #learnthroughplay #learningthroughplay #selfisolatingwithkids #sensoryplayideas #cookingwithkids #familytime #occupationaltherapy #OTmum #brisbanekids #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsgroup #brisbanekidsofficial See more

13.01.2022 SIDEWALK CHALK DRAWINGS Chalk drawings are just the best form of entertainment, and they provide our kids with opportunities to learn SO many skills. Today's at-home activity for you to try is making some roadside art. This activity is great for engaging the core muscles, weight bearing through the arms, receiving proprioceptive feedback, developing language related to colours and shapes, and developing fine motor skills. Top tip: combine yesterday's activity (spray... bottle) with today's activity- get your kids to wash their drawings with the spray bottle after they are done! Remember: whilst there definitely is a time and a place for it, learning doesn't HAVE to be structured all of the time. Sometimes the best learning opportunities come about through play #learnthroughplay . . . #bumblebuddies #stayathomeactivities #selfisolatingwithkids #occupationaltherapy #OTmum #childdevelopment #finemotorskills #sidewalkchalk #toddleractivities See more

12.01.2022 WATER BEADS OCEAN SENSORY BOX This awesome sensory box is full of water beads, those tiny little beads that swell up to squishy round balls the size of marbles that are tonnes of fun to play with! Little ones will enjoy doing a "science experiment" by putting dry beads into water, and then keeping an eye on them while they grow overnight. They'll be ready for playing with the next morning! . .... This box contains: 2 x 11g packet of dry beads (this makes 1.1litres of hydrated beads) Assorted ocean animals Assorted shells Coloured gemstones and beads Scooper *Please note: this box contains small parts. Please supervise children closely . . 2 packets of hydrated beads will easily give you 4 or more play sessions. . . . Did you know? Water beads can last up to 2 years if stored correctly in an airtight container away from sunlight? So there is years of fun in store for your kids!! (Detailed instructions on how to hydrate and store water beads will be included in the box) . . Available in our online store now! Visit www.bumblebuddies.com.au to order See more

11.01.2022 Throwing it back to February when we would gather together every week to laugh, sing, dance, chat, socialise and support one another. Missing all our little Bumblebees and their gorgeous mums . . . #tbt #bumblebuddies

10.01.2022 CAR RACE TRACK Find objects within the home to create a racetrack for their cars. This will get your kids' creative thinking going as well as developing important skills such as: Fine motor skills (create a road with masking tape) Pretend/imaginative play Motor planning... Lateral thinking Build ramps, roads, rails, buildings... anything is possible with a bit of creative thinking! . . . #bumblebuddies #selfisolatingwithkids #finemotorskills #brisbanemums #brisbanekids #brisbanemumsgroup #brisbanekidsofficial #activitieswithkids See more

07.01.2022 NATURE PLAY Nature play provides kids with a whole-body sensory experience. Hearing the birds and the sounds outside; smelling the fresh grass; touching all the different textured natural materials like sticks, twigs, pinecones, grass etc; and absorbing what Mother Nature has to offer with the sense of sight . Activity idea: create a list of things to find and go on a scavenger hunt! Our list today included a butterfly, a bird, an orange leaf, a purple flower, a mulberry and... a beehive. The kids were so excited when they found something on their list . Top tip: lifting a large pile of sticks to build a campfire or carrying varying sized rocks to make a volcano are great activities for allowing kids to fine-tune their body awareness (proprioception) whilst engaging in pretend play. Side note: the kids were so calm after we back indoors . . . #bumblebuddies #learnthroughplay #sensoryplayideas #outdoorplay #OTmum #selfisolation #selfisolatingwithkids #brisbanemums #brisbanekids #brisbanemumsgroup #natureplay #scavengerhunt #occupationaltherapy See more

04.01.2022 Back in stock! Hurry onto our website to get a box while you can! Those who have put their names on the waitlist, your orders will be sent out verrrry soon! Keep your eyes open for an email from us . . .... . #bumblebuddies #sensoryplay #sensorybox #brisbanekids #brisbanemums #brisbanekidsofficial #sydneymums #perthmums #melbournemums #goldcoastmums #sunshinecoastmums #canberramums #darwinmums #tasmaniamums #selfisolationideas #selfisolatingwithkids #isolation #isolationideasforkids #learnthroughplay #easysensoryplay #sensoryplaykit #rainbowrice #rainbows See more

04.01.2022 DINOSAUR SENSORY BOX Rawwwwrrrr! This super fun dinosaur sensory box provides a great landscape for helping kids' imaginations run wild and providing them sensory input to help build important neural connections. The magnifying glass actually works! Get ready to do some digging! . . This box contains:... 150g green coloured rice 150g dark chickpeas Wood wool Shredded green paper "grass" Tree bark Moss balls 3 x assorted dinosaurs (varying sizes) Green coloured gemstones Small bottle for transferring Small funnel Cup Spoons Magnifying glass Dinosaur eggs (plastic and foam- varying sizes) . . . Leaning through play has never been more fun! To order your box, go to www.bumblebuddies.com.au . . . #bumblebuddies #learnthroughplay #sensoryplay #selfisolatingwithkids #selfisolationideas #covidkids #brisbanekids #brisbanekidsofficial #brisbanemums #brisbanemumsgroup #sydneymums #perthmums #melbournemums #adelaidemums #tasmaniamums #darwinmums #sunshinecoastmums #goldcoastmums #dinosaur #pretendplay See more