It’s holiday time, you might be heading away camping or off for a day-trip. What can you pack in your bag to be sure you’re prepared for an outdoor adventure with your kids?
All in creativity
Gumnut babies
Gather some gumnuts to spark some crafty play.
The Magic of Libraries - Part IV - kids
Gone are the days when libraries were places of silence and complete calm, and where children were expected to be seen and not heard.
Kids in the Kitchen - Part One
Cooking with kids. Does this make you think “giant mess” or “a whole lot of fun”? Part One is to inspire you to get prepared and bravely include your child/ren in kitchen adventures.
Crafts to warm up little fingers
To keep little fingers moving offer some cosy craft materials.
A jolly brolly painting idea
Try this bright idea to celebrate the soggy season
Colour mix tricks
If the thought of painting with kids leaves you frazzled, learn how to steer a very basic colour wheel.
The best shoes are NO shoes
Even better than taking your little one’s shoes off is never putting them on in the first place!
Back to Basics with Nature
After many years of working with children and families in Nature, it is often the most basic things that are the most memorable and fun.
Paper pizzas with the lot
Watch little fingers get busy with some pretend cooking.
Arty chit-chatting
Kid’s art is magic. Use it as a starting point for some interesting chats.
Up-cycling art
The extended periods of time at home, and reduced out of home activities over the year or two has led to increased amounts of drawings, paintings and craft being produced by little hands. Here are three creative ways to up-cycle children’s artwork.
Nests
Nests are everywhere at the moment! Here are 3 ideas to incorporate “nests” into your family play this week and beyond.
Finding your way in challenging times
An offer of hope for a challenging time.
Petal power
Look to your backyard for some crafty art materials.
Crafty animal antics
Cheery and cheap animals made from recycled tubes… get crafty with your kids.
I spy
What can your child spot through their home-made binoculars?
Catch a little sunshine
Let the kids make a pretty window to help them catch some sunshine.
Squish it
Bring some colour into your child’s day, with paintings that start with a simple blob!
Making a mess
Whether it be indoors or outdoors, with food, mud or paint…creating space for you and your children to make a mess can be a fun, dynamic and satisfying way to spend time…lockdown or not.