Category: Arts and Crafts
Water play doesn’t need to be a major event and neither does painting .. and by mixing the two together, it’s suitable for smallies and very entertaining! Whether outside on the ground during good weather or inside on paper on rainy days, it has been tried, tested and loved many, many times here! It a […]
The world is full of potential for kids because they are bursting with imagination and creativity. Whether an activity indoors, an activity outdoors or a mixture of both, there is fun to be had by all! A piece of paper, a pencil and some pieces from Nature .. and just step back and watch what […]
Toddlers (1 1/2 – 3 years) physical skills have developed enormously so they can most likely climb in and out of upturned boxes now by themselves. They are beginning to explore the idea of pretend play. A box can be turned into anything from a house to a car, to a post box, all the […]
Cardboard Fun with @minimadthings For anyone who wants to take their creativity and crafts to the next level .. may we introduce the incredible inspiration that is @minimadthings Her page is so inspiring and bursting with ideas for recycled materials and cardboard. A super way to introduce STEM to kids too! If you’re looking for things to […]
Cardboard Fun .. Street Style! When all you need is cardboard, marker, masking tape .. and imagination!!! Opening out a cardboard box gives so much scope for fun, play and creativity. It’s a fantastic way to entertain kids while also letting them see the fun and creativity that can come from a few simple pieces. […]
Cardboard Fun with @create_make_and_play This evening I made a small world box. It was quick and easy to make and a great choice if you’re looking for something to do with your kids today. To create the small world town…. I stuck some road tape down, added shoe inserts and used chalk pens to add some […]
This is a really easy and really popular activity around here. All you need is paper (if you’ve any envelopes left over from Christmas cards they can use that if you’ve no paper) cotton wool, clothes pegs and a container for paint (egg cartons are great for this too, or an old bun tray) Choose […]
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES with @play_and_learn_ireland.🌟POM POMS PAINTING* You will need pom poms in different sizes and watercolour* Dip pom pom in water and paint, then use it to make colourful baublesTip: I drew Christmas Tree with pencil to make it easir for kids..🌲HANDPRINT CHRISTMAS TREE* Cover your child’s palm with green paint. We used poster paint, but […]
. CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES.with @thecraftymum.ie 🎄WREATH WEAVE🎄 One of our family favourite Christmas traditions, foraging up the mountains for our wreath greens. What do you need:wire hangers ( 2 per wreath), pliers, string , all the green from foraging/tree sellers, ribbons, cinnamon sticks, broken decorations, cones and last year’s wreaths bits and pieces. . @thecraftydad.ie twists the hanger […]
For the past two or three years we’ve made an Activity Advent Calendar for the kids and we’ve all adored it! Somehow the time has come for it to start already tomorrow!! Had great plans of doing up little envelopes and doing a pretty display.. but then life happened, and that didn’t!! But that doesn’t […]
