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The essential ingredient for any firework craft is glitter, right? For the simplest Bonfire Night craft idea take some black paper, add glue and glitter and invite your children to create their own firework display. We used chalk to draw in our people, adding an extra medium for the kids to try out. You could give each child their own piece of paper, or go big and have each child contribute a few fireworks to one huge picture. For more firework craft ideas Read more »
As soon as the clocks go back it’s like someone threw the light switch and the afterschool atmosphere changes. Instead of lamenting the lack of light we are making our own, transforming jam jars into beautiful candle holders to create a cosy glow in the kitchen as we play and eat dinner. How to make jam jar candle holders Read more »
Salt dough candle holder Diwali craft Read more »
With both Bonfire Night and Diwali being celebrated this week, we thought we’d get the glitter out to make a firework painting. 1. Use some black paper to be your sky. 2. Put a small blob of paint on your sky and blow it out into a firework shape using . . . → Read More: Firework craft
The Hindu festival of Diwali is being celebrated next week (5th November 2010) and I always think observing celebrations from other counties and cultures is such a fun and accessible way for children to learn more about the world. A tradition you can try at home for Diwali is making rangoli patterns. . . . → Read More: Diwali rangoli patterns Divali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on Saturday 17th October 2009 (Friday 5th November 2010). Celebrate it with the children by making a traditional Indian rangoli pattern. Rangoli are traditional patterns used to decorate homes on special occasions. You can easily make a version with your children. 1. Draw an outline motif on a paper plate – . . . → Read More: Divali Rangoli Pattern  |
   
                    
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