Mother’s day comes early in 2013, so don’t get caught out and check out the fun cards and gifts to make for your special mum! These fabulous Mother’s Day Flower Frames are made from paper plates and lolly sticks. See the full instructions on page 29, along with other ideas for you to make […]
Read article Post tagsMagic Cauldrons – made from yogurt pots and pipe cleaners or wire, painted with black acrylic paint. When paint is dry, fill with tasty treats!
Read article Post tagsSpooky Spider Halloween Hand Prints! Either paint a piece of card with orange paint and leave to dry (or use an orange card). Paint both hands and fingers (but not thumbs) with black paint and press down carefully, to overlap the palms for the spiders body and finger prints for the eight legs. When paint […]
Read article Post tagsWith Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, beginning on November 13th and lasting for five days, we’ve a couple of easy projects for your children to make and help decorate your setting, including these colourful Mehndi handprints.
Read article Post tagsAutumn is a great time to introduce children to the concepts of harvest, farming and hibernation. This cute hedgehog and mouse project is one of several in this issue to help you further these discussions and makes use of recycled fruit packaging.
Read article Post tagsSure to brighten up any Christmas tree or table, these Glam Baubles are a great project for older children to show off their creative skills, but can easily be adapted for younger ones. Just one of the selection of fabulous Christmas makes in this issue – including cards, decorations and gifts, with easy to follow, […]
Read article Post tagsDesigned by Kirsty Neale – Take some cheap kitchen sponges and turn them into super summer snowball soakers! They are ideal for a group activity and perfect for cooling down on a hot summer’s day. How to Play Make up as many summer snowballs as you want and take them outside. Fill a bucket full […]
Read article Post tagsHere is a fabulous way to explore paint and make a super Father’s Day card for June 20th, at the same time. Both boys and girls will enjoy seeing the different patterns the tyres make on the paper. Encourages: Co-ordination and exploration of materials. click here to view a PDF of the instructions and template for […]
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