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May 24, 2012

(from ’50 Boredom Busters’) Scavenger Hunt: Give each child or teams of children a list of items they have to find in a certain area in a fixed time. The lists can be adapted depending on the age and abilities of the children taking part. Car Scavenger Hunt: Before you set out on a long […]

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May 24, 2012

(from ’50 Boredom Busters’) Mask-erade!: Make funky masks by decorating paper plates. Using whatever materials you have to hand such as fabric scraps, funky foam, feathers etc. Attach elastic thread through the sides so the mask can be worn.  Funky Jewellery:  Make necklaces using pasta or cereal with holes, or cut up straws. Let the […]

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January 4, 2011

A new year, a new decade and a new issue packed with more than 75 original activities and projects encouraging children to learn through creative play. The JanFeb issue includes something for everyone; with a feature helping bring history to life, heuristic play with the Under 5’s, Chinese New Year and Australia Day, cookery with […]

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November 1, 2010

A great time of year to get the kids crafting – with cards, decorations, gifts and tasty treats to make. This issue is packed with more than 80 great seasonal activities; including rocking Christmas cards and sparkly decorations, a selection of international crafts from around the world, magic tricks to amaze, fabulous headdresses for those […]

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September 1, 2010

ISSUE 26 is packed with more than 60 great seasonal activities; including early years projects helping with co-ordination, exploration of materials, reasoning and role play, plus ideas to encourage children to explore their favourite books through a range of crafts & activities. There are great autumnal projects, spooky Halloween makes and treats, activities to help […]

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July 1, 2010

ISSUE 25 is packed with more than 85 sizzling summer activities; including early years projects helping with co-ordination, exploration of materials, reasoning and role play, plus ideas for creating sounds and healthy eating for the under 5s. There are great projects for recycled crafts – making use of everyday items – plus carnival fun, exploring […]

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May 5, 2010

ISSUE 24 is packed with more than 70 fun-filled activities; including Father’s Day cards; gifts to make, wonderful ideas to help mark National Insect Week (21-27 June) and World Oceans Day (8 June), an extensive ‘Back to Nature’ feature in conjunction with The Wildlife Trusts, ideas to help explore The Vikings, along with science and […]

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March 5, 2010

ISSUE 23 is packed with more than 85 springtime activities; including cards, gift and chocolate eats for Easter, treat pots for your pet to mark National Pet Month, pages of springtime craft extravaganza, creative gardening, along with fun cooking ideas for all!

There’s a special feature to encourage children to explore sand & water play, plus […]

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