on January 26th, 2012%
Many of the play ideas I post here happen as a result of my children taking some everyday materials and experimenting. Having a well stocked making box (which really doesn’t mean lots of expensive art materials) and permission to help themselves to some of our kitchen supplies often leads to all sorts of creativity and learning. Today’s post is an example of how a fusion of two materials can produce lots of thinking about maths, dimensions, construction, creativity, roleplay and of course plenty of fun.
Play dough and cocktail sticks Read more »
on January 5th, 2012%
These photos were taken last week while L was painting and really remind me what art for children is all about. She had so much fun playing with the paint and was very focused on what she was doing. There was no chatting – which is unusual for L! – she was really in the moment, enjoying and creating. Read more »
on November 21st, 2011%
Winter’s on the way – time to break out the snow playdough recipe.
Based our our favourite no cook play dough recipe, this snow version has one important variation: we use corn flour instead of regular flour, to get a much whiter dough. And of course we added lots of sliver glitter to give a frosty sparkle to the dough.
on November 7th, 2011%
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Under the sea playdough recipe Read more »
on October 26th, 2011%
Halloween has many traditions – jack-o’-lanterns, trick or treating, dressing up in scary costumes – but in our house it’s the jelly messy play which is the one which is most looked forward to by the children.
In previous years we’ve had jelly lucky dip inside a pumpkin and in a cauldron, which the kids squish through (if they dare!) to grab sweets which are hidden at the bottom. This year we are going with a sensory tub full of green and orange jelly with some ghoulish treasures to discover and scoop out.
Top tips for jelly messy play Read more »
on October 25th, 2011%
This Halloween pumpkin craft is certainly messy play and great fun for children who love to get their hands into everything.
How to make Halloween yarn pumpkins Read more »
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