on September 5th, 2011%
We’re making the most of the very last day of the summer holiday today, so I’m just popping in with a very quick idea: how to make easy friendship bracelets. I remember there being a friendship bracelet craze when I was a teenager and spending lots of time knotting and knotting and knotting to make some. The traditional way to make a friendship bracelet is too fiddly and time consuming for most under-tens, so here are three easy techniques for younger children to make a bracelet to share with friends.
How to make a friendship bracelet from drinking straws
First up is an idea (from B) to make a friendship bracelet from drinking straws. This design is great even for preschoolers – perfect for fine motor practise. Start by making your Bead Station: B customised an old tissue box, creating small compartments for each type of bead. Read more »
on August 28th, 2011%
Need some ideas for things to do in the school holidays?
Welcome to the Summer Play Planner: fun play every day
Here’s the seventh week of our Summer Play Planner, with a fun play idea for every day of the week. Click on the links to find out more about each idea – what (simple) materials you’ll need and what your child will be learning as they play.
I’ll be bringing you a new Summer Play Planner every Sunday right through the holidays, with extra ideas added on the blog as we go along. Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to get an e-mail update and you’ll have a regular supply of things to do in the school holidays all summer long.
on August 21st, 2011%
Need some ideas for things to do in the school holidays?
Welcome to the Summer Play Planner: fun play every day
Here’s the sixth week of our Summer Play Planner, with a fun play idea for every day of the week. Click on the links to find out more about each idea – what (simple) materials you’ll need and what your child will be learning as they play.
I’ll be bringing you a new Summer Play Planner every Sunday right through the holidays, with extra ideas added on the blog as we go along. Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to get an e-mail update and you’ll have a regular supply of things to do in the school holidays all summer long.
on August 16th, 2011%
New year, new start
September always has a new year feeling for me. Whether we have children starting school, we’re expecting a new year’s intake or we’re at home with our own children or looking after others, it’s always good to pause every so often and take stock.
Audit your play
For my own children and the ones I look after I like to run an audit on our play space. As children develop through different stages and interests a quick check of our play space helps me keep pace with their learning and provide an interesting environment for them. Try these ideas to give your own place a play audit inside and outside. Read more »
on August 14th, 2011%
Need some ideas for things to do in the school holidays?
Welcome to the Summer Play Planner: fun play every day
Here’s the fifth week of our Summer Play Planner, with a fun play idea for every day of the week. Click on the links to find out more about each idea – what (simple) materials you’ll need and what your child will be learning as they play.
I’ll be bringing you a new Summer Play Planner every Sunday right through the holidays, with extra ideas added on the blog as we go along. Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to get an e-mail update and you’ll have a regular supply of things to do in the school holidays all summer long.
on August 8th, 2011%
Our latest free ebook is packed with ideas for junk modelling.
Junk modelling is just perfect for free, creative fun – with lots of opportunities for developing maths and literacy skills as you play.
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