Day 146 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you ever make messy Monster Cupcakes? Either bake the cupcakes or buy ready made, and all you need is green icing sugar, something for a mouth and either licorice all sorts for the eyes, or any sweets that can resemble crazy monster...
Day 145 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do your kids like playing skittles? This game improves your kids’ handeye and foot-eye coordination, their counting technique and dexterity – while they take part in fun activities. It also teaches them to share and take turns. You will need: kitchen funnel 6...
Day 144 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you have empty matchboxes at home? How to make a matchbox cat house: 1. Cover a matchbox with a piece of orange felt, leaving the ends of the matchbox clear for the inside drawer to slide out easily. Secure with glue or...
Day 143 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you make your own healthy homemade Iced Tea. Homemade iced tea is a healthy alternative to shop bought products, which often contain a lot of sugar. Use rooibos tea for kids instead of caffeinated teas. Ingredients: 4–6 rooibos tea bags honey or...
Day 142 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you make your own Bird Feeders? So easy to make, especially for the young kids. How to make a toilet roll bird seed feeder: 1. Spread a layer of peanut butter on the toilet roll. 2. Pour the birdseed into a bowl...
Day 141 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Can you make these boats with your kids? These recycled boats are a great project to do with your boys and girls! Collect and recycle corks to make these little floating boats. You will need: corks elastic bands craft knife or NT cutter...
Day 202 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have you been making really boring sandwiches lately? Try having some fun with shapes and make this little monkey face using a glass to ‘cookie cut’ the bread, some slices of bananas for eyes, and raisons for pupils and the nose. encourage your...
Day 140 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have you ever let your kids ‘Catch Fish’ in your house? Watch as your children master their hand-eye coordination when trying to hook a fish. Provide a bucket for their catch and count them together at the end. Water play is one of...
Day 139 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Who makes good toffee apples? I am useless at making these, but my friend says this is a fool proof recipe! You will need: large bowl 8 Granny Smith apples baking tray baking paper wooden skewers 400 g castor sugar 100 ml water...
Day 138 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you have a Teepee play tent at home? Children love the thrill of crawling inside their own little play tent made from sheets and blankets, closing the ‘door’ and creating their own imaginary world, secure in the knowledge that the space is...