I have made this gem a few times and taken it to friends houses and it is a hit with kids. (although it can create lots of crumbs on the floor!) much healthier than store bought muesli slices.
Ingredients
125g butter
100g golden syrup
1 cup rolled oats
11/2 cups dried fruit (sultanas, cranberries, chopped apricots)
1/2 cup self raising flour.
Method
- preheat over to 180degrees. Line a slice tin with baking paper.
- melt butter and golden syrup over low heat
- place dry ingredients in a bowl then add syrup mixture and mix to combine.
- press into lined tin.
- cook for 20-25 minutes until just golden on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into slices.
Note: although this is a healthier option be wary of the sugar content from dried fruit and golden syrup and I would still keep as an occasional treat.
This is so super simple but has given my son entertainment for months. Basically you just get a toilet roll. Cut one side and place around a piece of wood (would probably work with a piece of cardboard too but not last as long). Tape into place. Only thing you need to do is make sure the wood is wide enough for a car to drive along. We created this for my son when he had just turned 1 and he loves it. Great for developing fine motor skills.
I made some of these great dolls when I was studying years ago and recently found them. I can't remember how I made them but have found a great blog, see below.
I found the dolls great when working with children of all ages but particularly 3-5 year olds. Because the dolls have no gender or expression they encourage children's creativity and inspire them to make the dolls who and what they want. I often found children expressing their own emotions or concerns through using the dolls. They are also really good to use for story telling (like puppets).
For more about Steiner philosophy see here.
http://steinereducation.edu.au/steiner-education/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Steiner
For instructions on making the dolls go to.
http://soozs.blogspot.com.au/search?q=steiner+dolls
