Blog - Besige Breintjies

May 16

Kinetic Sand

Make your own vibrant, colorful sand in 4 easy steps! You need: 1 cup of fine sand (from the sandpit) ½ teaspoon cornflour (Maizina) 1 teaspoon of dish soap Food coloring A mixing bowl, large spoon, and a baking sheet or tray with sides Method: Mix the sand and cornflour in... read more →

Mar 07

DIY Easter Decorations

You will need: Googly Eyes Different coloured papers (we used about six different colours) Glue Pencil Scissors String Wooden pegs Instructions: For the instructions, we are referring to the easter chick decoration. Select any piece of coloured paper for the main body shape and use the rest of the colours... read more →

Feb 19

Life skills to teach your little one

We all want to raise well-balanced children with all the necessary skills to navigate life. Here are 20 examples you should teach your little one (remember to keep the lessons age-appropriate): Identifying and expressing your thoughts and emotions effectively Being able to listen to others and listening to understand rather... read more →

Feb 05

Heart Shaped French Toast

As the saying goes, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”… and we are sure this applies to the little ones too! Ingredients: 4 slices of brown bread 2 eggs ¼ cup low-fat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ cup of cottage cheese Strawberries,... read more →

Jan 17

Spell-tacular tips

Follow these 8 spell-tacular tips to improve your child's spelling: Encourage your child to read more. Let them read books, magazine articles, and online pieces on topics they enjoy - anything to help with their language skills. Reading will have a positive effect on their spelling. Word games like Scrabble,... read more →

Jan 17

Back to School Tips

School is back in session: 5 Tips to support your child's return to routine! Get back into a routine. Slowly adjust your child's routine a week or two before school starts - start waking up and going to bed earlier - this will help with the adjustment. Remember to check... read more →

Oct 31

Pasta Jewellery

You will need: Uncooked pasta (macaroni or penne works great) Food colouring 1/2 cup of vinegar A bowl filled with 2 cups of water Cookie sheet or baking tray String Method: Add the vinegar to the bowl of water. Add a couple of drops of food colouring to the mixture.... read more →

Oct 31

How to improve your child’s memory

A good memory makes learning so much easier! Here are a few tips to help improve your child's memory: Encourage your child to ask questions. Asking questions will ensure that they have a good understanding of the subject matter, and it will also help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skill.... read more →

Oct 27

How to teach your child colours

Teaching your child can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. Here are five easy tips to help you teach your little one about the different colours. Start by teaching your child primary colours (red, blue, and yellow). You can introduce contrasting colors once they are comfortable with those... read more →

Oct 17

Apple Lollipops

Ingredients: 3 or 4 of your favourite type of apples A little bit of lemon juice Cream cheese, peanut butter and chocolate spread Topping ideas: granola, mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts or sprinkles Wooden skewers Method: Using a knife, carefully cut the apples into rounds Carefully insert the wooden skewers... read more →