Hanukkah is a Jewish festival which lasts for eight days. This year, it begins at sundown on 28th November and ends at nightfall on 6th December. Hanukkah is also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’ due to the importance of lighting candles on the menorah. Make this simple Menorah, along with a Dreidel Garland and Star of […]
Read article Post tagsCreative Play Awards 2021 – Winners announced! We are pleased to announce the prestigious 2021 Creative Play Awards results have now been collated and the winners will be published within the Winter issue of Creative Steps magazine, as well as here on www.creativesteps.co.uk and across all its social media platforms. The Creative Play Awards, now in […]
Read article Post tagsLooking for some fun Halloween craft ideas for your kids? How about these spooky Wool Webs, perfect to decorate your party or classroom! Made from paper plates, this fun activity also supports learning through creative play – helping develop mathematical understanding. These, and many other fun craft projects for young kids, can be found in […]
Read article Post tagsSave your used yogurt cartons or paper cups to make these fun colourful Recycled Hedgehogs! A fun autumnal project for kids supporting the learning zones of: Art & Design * Mathematics * Recycling * & more! At the recent Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry (https://childcareeducationexpo.co.uk/), visitors to the CREATIVE STEPS stand made more than […]
Read article Post tagsEgg boxes are the perfect size to hold tea light candles and make an attractive Diwali decoration. Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika, this […]
Read article Post tagsThe SUMMER 2021 issue includes our BIGGEST EVER prize giveaway! More than £1700’s of great toys, games, books & resources for you to WIN! Including amazing Hornby Playtains sets, Weaving Frames from Early Years Resources, Stomp Rockets, Smoby 3-in-1 Advenure Car, Phonics Books, Orchard Toys (www.orchardtoys.com) game bundles & more – in our FREE to enter competitions! See our Competitions page for more details: creativesteps.co.uk/competitions/ […]
Read article Post tagsWe’re big fans of Orchard Toys and we’re excited to share not one, not two but THREE new additions that you’ll want to add to your toy collection! There’s fun for all the family with Wiggly Words which is a great way for players to brush up on their spellings! This exciting game is not […]
Read article Post tagsEarth Day is celebrated on 22 April each year. It is a day to take action and raise awareness about environmental challenges that affect our planet. Have a go at these fun projects, taken from the SPRING issue of CREATIVE STEPS, and discuss environmental issues with the kids in your care. Projects taken from the SPRING 2021 issue of Creative Steps. […]
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