Here’s a fun craft to keep little ones entertained. It’s also a lovely one for helping them practise their scissor skills and fine motor skills. * (More scissor skill activity ideas can be found here and information about fine motor skills and activities here.) What do you need? […]
We have found the most wonderful craft resource this fortnight: Sequin Art*. If you’ve not seen these sets before, have a read because we think they are absolutely fantastic and provide a whole array of benefits to children from developing concentration and patience to fine motor skills. We’ve […]
We’ve been trying out a really fun Fine Motor Activity this week: Paper Weaving*. It’s such a versatile kids craft that can be done by itself or used to make cards or pictures. We made a dinosaur card, but you could use it to make any card by […]
Summer has arrived and we’ve been trying out some ‘self serve’ craft activities for kids. By ‘self serve’, I mean ones where you can provide the materials on the table and the children can help themselves and create their craft independently (with us there to support when needed) […]
Fine motor skills are incredibly important. They help children develop the tiny muscles in their fingers and hands that are needed for tasks such as writing, dressing yourself etc. (For more information on What Fine Motor Skills are- read our article here) But what activities can you do […]
Here’s a fun and simple activity to do with children- making a paper bird! What do you need? This craft activity requires very little equipment and is very easy to set up. Paper Scissors Bowl/plate to draw round Felt tips or crayons PVA glue or glue stick How […]
We’ve been doing a fun, quick and easy to set up activity that should tempt even the most reluctant of drawers to put pen to paper- Dinosaur Shadow Drawing. Great for your children at home who need some encouragement to draw, or in preschool or primary school as […]
If your kids love dinosaurs or you are covering the theme in your education setting then have a look at this fantastic resource we’ve been fortunate enough to have a go with! Cheatwell Games Build your own 3D Dinosaur T-Rex Model A brilliant and easy kit for building […]
Whether there’s going to be a new baby in the family and you’re trying to prepare your little one…your child just enjoys playing with dolls or you’re setting up a ‘baby care’ home corner in your nursery/preschool- Imaginative Play with dolls and toy babies can be extremely beneficial. […]
We’re developing fine motor skills and creativity with this unique and fun toy: ‘Tornikotor‘ by Colemoi this week. The pack contains wheels and soft, colourful, bendy bars that can be manipulated into different shapes and connected together. What did we like about them? -Unique & Exciting Learning Resource […]
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