on October 12th, 2011%
Using all the materials we gathered in our treasure bags on our autumn scavenger hunt, today we made a sensory tub.
Sensory tubs are wonderful for young children to play with and at this time of year Mother Nature provides lots of ingredients to use which invite children to explore colours, textures and sounds.
We filled our tub with Read more »
on September 22nd, 2011%
Want an activity that promotes creativity, environmental awareness and maths skills and combines imaginative play with a boost of literacy? Peg dolls are where it’s at!
How to make a peg doll
Take some wooden pegs, add recycled materials from your making box and let the kids get to work, making whatever characters are in their imaginations. Read more »
on August 15th, 2011%
After the great pocket money debate, over the summer holiday the girls have started to earn a little money. A very exciting new thing for them, which meant on our recent trip to the zoo they had some of their own money to spend on a treat. So, we now have a family of wild animals in need of a home. On our return we transformed a humble cardboard box into not just a jungle, but a savanna and watering hole too. The hippo is very happy in her new home – and the play scene is giving the girls the chance for lots of imaginary play and chat.
How to make a jungle from a cardboard box Read more »
on August 10th, 2011%
Running low on supplies, the only food colouring in the cupboard for our playdough recipe today was: black. Hmm… what could we make with black playdough?
We used our favourite easy no cook playdough recipe and added the black colouring and plenty of glitter.
L said it looked like a planet from outer space – so we searched out some other alien items to play with. Read more »
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.
Download your free copy Read more »
on July 25th, 2011%
The sun is shining, the paddling pool is ready and we have a group of children, with a mix of ages, all with their own idea of how to make a toy boat. Read more »
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