If you’ve been having the odd rainy day and not sure what to do to keep the little ones entertained, we have a few activities lined up! We recommend all our activies are completed under the supervision of adults, with extra care whilst using the scissors, or sharp objects!
“Stay tidy organiser”
Having craft fun, whilst helping your child stay organised, a win-win in our eyes!
What you’ll need:
- Coloured paper, recycled paper, newspaper or tissue paper
- Empty laundry soap box
- Scissors
- PVC glue
- Images for decoration (could be a print out of their favourite television character)
- Pencils, pens, felt tips, glitter
Method:
- Make sure the empty laundry box is clean and draw remove the lid/top with scissors (adult supervision)
- Pencil an outline (diagonally across, leaving three quarter of space) on both front panels. You can choose a bubble design or any other design you’ll like)
- Cut carefully around your pencil design and cut one side panel – resembling a organiser folder
- Time to decorate!
- Cover each panel (one by one) with PVC glue and place a base layer of paper, tissue, or newspaper
- Ask your little one to draw on paper or use previous crafty creations
- Decorate the box with what you like and place a large name tag (in glitter or felt tip pen)
- Put your little one’s reading books ready for bedtime reading!
“Creative wrapping paper”
Have that personal touch with home made wrapping paper – perfect for personalising each gift!
What you’ll need:
- Child friendly paint (you choice of colours)
- Plain paper
- Plastic sheet
Method:
- Place your plastic sheet over your area of play
- Paint your little one’s hands (or have plate trays with colours for easy dipping!)
- Print away! You can get creative and use finger painting to make animals or flowers
- Let the paper dry and use it for wrapping paper!
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