As part of our Kids Art Explorers project this month we are trying out different places to create art. Instead of so often starting out with a small piece of white paper we’re trying out different surfaces. Last week we used a big, flat cardboard box to make an imaginary land. This time we’re using newspaper and turning yesterday’s news into today’s art.
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All the invitations were little books, illustrated by B, with the story inside telling the tale of how all the guests were invited to a party. Everyone came dressed as a favourite book character – I was Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, although sadly no photos of that incarnation remain. I do have lots of photos of what we made and what we ate though, so here’s our round up of how we hosted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Read more » This meringue recipe makes the perfect party dessert and as they’re so easy to make it’s a great recipe for the children to try out for themselves. It also calls for a little showmanship and daring, much to the kids’ delight. I won’t make any attempt to pass them off as being a healthy option though as . . . → Read More: Meringue recipe As it’s our first birthday this week here our ten tips for a traditional birthday party. *** Tip #1Traditional birthday parties continue the rituals from your childhood: think of your favourite party memory and include this in your child’s birthday. Tip #2 A traditional birthday party can work out much cheaper: set a budget, bake your . . . → Read More: 10 tips for a traditional birthday party This is a great party game and can also be used to link in with a topic you’re looking at. You need to use your fingers to feel inside a sock and guess what’s hidden inside. Start with a few old socks -we bought some cheap men’s sports socks especially for the game. (They might get messy, . . . → Read More: What’s in the sock? game  |
   
                    
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