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#297: Rubber band art

A clipboard is a brilliant base to secure the paper and elastic bands. Either use the bands as an edge for colouring in each shape, or colour over the bands and see the masking effect it creates. Clipboards are also great mini easels, they are easy to handle for kids, can be carried around...

#297: Rubber band art

Use this clipboard to secure the bands and either use the bands as an edge for colouring in each shape, or colour over the bands and see the masking effect it creates. Clipboards also crate mini easels which are easy to move, handle and keep the paper secure.

#296: Bulldog clip art

#296: Bulldog clips are fun to play with. Use them to make sculptures of trees, flowers and little men. This activity requires some coordinaiton and dexterity to clip each bulldog clip onto the next. Try arrange them in a perfect circle or in other shapes…

#294: Straw paint blowing

#294: Colour blowing through straws is a fascination activity for kids to do. Use droplets of different coloured paint, let the colours mix as they blow into each other. Use this opportunity to discuss the ocean and the damage straws do to marine life. Use paper straws to make this activity more eco friendly...

#293: Tray memory game

#293: Play the tray memory game. Load up the tray with objects, either in a theme, colour or just random objects, let your children study the tray and count the objects. Then hide the tray and remove one object at a time. They should attempt to remember which object is missing. Take the game...

#292: Paper spinners

Paper spinners are so easy to make, and dropped from any height will cause much delight. Cut a piece of paper into shape and use a paper clip as a light weight to carry the paper downwards. Encourage your kids to drop them from different heights, exploring gravity, and timing the spinners as they...

#291: Little peg dolls

Little peg dolls are fun to make Sith ribbons and braiding. Draw the face and shoes onto the wooden peg, use glue to fix the clothes and hair.

#290: Flip animation book

Make a simple flip animation book. All you need is some paper, pen, and a bulldog clip or staples to hold the pages together. Use a Lightbox or the window to trace the same object onto each page, moving it slightly to make the animation. On this one, the little fish swims across the...

#289 Make concur monsters!

Go conker collecting and draw scary faces on them. Or paint them white for a ghost effect, tie ribbons and string onto the stems for hair, or make Christmas tree decorations.