Looking for some creative ideas… Spring has sprinkled inspo all around your neighbourhood..
All in art
Gumnut babies
Gather some gumnuts to spark some crafty play.
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.
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.
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!
Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Play
The following blog discusses how play and music can help develop a child’s fine motor skills.
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.
Catching Olympic fever
If your kids have caught it, it may be time to get crafty.
Is something fishy going on at your place?
When days seem long, go fishing with the kids…
Painting Rocks
A simple activity to play in your own backyard, with whatever you have on hand!
Simple puppet making... you've got it in the bag!
Transform a paper bag into a simple puppet, and watch the theatre unfold.
Treasures & crowns
The gifts of Autumn can inspire some unique seasonal creativity.
What will YOU create today?
Do you spend time and energy each week encouraging your little one to be creative? Perhaps it’s time to lead by example!