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.
All in craft
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.
Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Play
The following blog discusses how play and music can help develop a child’s fine motor skills.
Snip, snip, snowflakes!
Let the wintery weather inspire you to get crafty with your kids
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…
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!
Paper pizzas & cardboard cookers
Sometimes imaginary play just unfolds, sometimes it needs a spark. Paper pizzas are fun and full of choice.
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.
Fun with letters
Letter shapes offer an easy way to weave learning into creativity.
Coffee cup consequences
I’m keen to use my reusable coffee cup again, but in the meantime here are some crafty ideas for any disposable cups you may collect.
Rapt in bubbles
It’s a super easy printmaking material for kids, and you probably have some lying around at home.
Blooming inspo
Looking for crafty ideas for the kids? Look to the Spring garden for inspiration.
Crafty spuds, two ways
If you look around you can find creative opportunities for your kids everywhere - even in your pantry.
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.