Have you heard of “heavy work”? Let me tell what it is and how you can incorporate it into the daily life of your little ones.
All in art
Busy little hands
How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.
Hunting for bugs
Stuck at home? You could go on an outside, bug-hunting adventure!
Doing dough
Playdough is fun, creative and simple to make. If you haven’t got a fresh batch handy it’s time to whip one up.
Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART TWO
Here are 3 more ideas for outdoor play equipment that can be cheap, useful, fun and can be played with over and over and over again.
Butterfly flutterby...
Use the magic of nature to inspire your child’s creativity.
Fun with letters
Letter shapes offer an easy way to weave learning into creativity.
Rapt in bubbles
It’s a super easy printmaking material for kids, and you probably have some lying around at home.
A blob & a box
Think outside the box… and let the kids get creative inside one!
Colouring their world
The world is bursting with colours and shapes, and your growing child may be keen to celebrate and learn all about them.
Process over product
Don’t get too hung up on the finished product. Open-ended art activities help young children to grow as artists and develop creativity.
Chalk it up to fun!
It’s old fashioned and dusty, but drawing with chalk never loses its charm.
Crafty spuds, two ways
If you look around you can find creative opportunities for your kids everywhere - even in your pantry.
Shadow drawing
Shadows are a fascinating thing to explore, and can open up many opportunities for learning. Here are two activities that combine shadows and art.
Small Joys - Shapes in Nature
What shapes can your family find on an outdoor discovery adventure?
Cutting with Scissors
Cutting with scissors is an important life-skill. Here’s a summary of the stages your child will pass through as they learn to master a pair of scissors.
Building strength in little hands
Fun and easy activities to help build and support your child’s hand strength in preparation for handwriting in the future.
Creativity on a plate!
Tricky days call for happy distractions. What can your kids make from a paper plate?
Free as a bird
When problems are big and overwhelming, it can be helpful to look for comfort in small things around us.