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Issue 3 - published November 3rd 2006 - Sample contents

Here is a sample of the contents from Issue 3, with loads of great ideas to help keep your children entertained, including cultural festivals, nature specials and other seasonal activities.

 

0-3 years
Concentrating on texture and sensory stimulation, projects in this group include:

• SWEETIE WRAPPER BAUBLES — Simple decorations – just right for little hands to make
• SEASONAL SHAPES — A Christmas game to help toddlers identify different shapes and colours
• PUPPETS ON A STRAW! — Simple puppets to help reinforce shape recognition and co-ordination
• MATCHING & SORTING — Activities to help children identify differences and recognise patterns, colours and shapes
• CHRISTMAS GREETINGS — Quick and easy Christmas cards
• FAMILY FLASH CARDS — Teach babies and toddlers who’s who in their family
• MUSICAL PLAY — Encourage and develop your baby’s fascination for music

 

4-7 years
Fun crafting projects to make with children in Key Stage 1, include:

• PENGUINS & POLAR BEARS! — Learn all about penguins and polar bears with fun facts and wintry projects
• ROBIN RED BREAST — How much do you know about this cheeky little bird that appears on our Christmas cards?
• CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO — Learn all about Christmas in Mexico with these fun facts and stories. Make some great poinsettia cards and your own star piñata!

• WE THREE KINGS — The story of the Nativity through the eyes of The Three Wise Men
• CHRISTMAS LANTERNS — Children will have great fun making these simple Christmas lanterns. Even the youngest child will get good results

 

8-11 years
Great ideas for older kids to make and do:

• WINTER WONDERS — Get into the spirit of winter with this cool feature on snowflakes and ice
• FESTIVE POP-UP CARDS — Make these pop-up cards to give a surprise on opening!
• LET’S GET MODELLING! — Create some colourful Christmas decorations using Fimo modelling clay and your imagination!
• IT’S SNOWING! — Everyone loves snow shakers but we bet you didn’t know how easy it is to makeyour own!
• GAMES GALORE! — Three great games which are guaranteed to beat the winter boredom blues!
• 3-D TREE DECORATIONS — Older children will love to make these unusual decorations
• QUILLED ROUND — ROBINS Measure and cut paper strips to create some funky robins

 

In addition to these, there are plenty of other great ideas and projects, plus a great selection of books reviewed in Reading Corner and prize giveaways worth £100's.

Issue 3 - Contents summary Previous or single issues of Creative Steps are available in the UK at a cost of £4.95 each (inc. p&p), from 0844 844 0393 or by emailing your details to info@creativesteps.co.uk. Overseas rates available — please contact us for current overseas rates.

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Each copy of Creative Steps will include:
	Dozens of art and craft projects plus activities designed to stimulate childrens' creativity and imagination using a variety of inexpensive materials.
	Reading Corner — a round-up and review of the latest children's books on the market.
	It's a Gift — Prize giveaways worth £100's.