If the thought of painting with kids leaves you frazzled, learn how to steer a very basic colour wheel.
All in creativity
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.
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…
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.
Balancing rocks
Sometimes all you need is a gentle, mindful task. This one is for all but the youngest members of a family.