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Bubble wrap stomp painting
Here’s an idea for outdoor play on a sunny day. You need an old bed sheet, paints and bubble wrap. Stick the wrap to their feet and get them to step in paint (or use a brush) and run on the sheet. Once the artwork is finished and dried you can use it to protect…
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Pens in a box activity
Cardboard boxes are a hit in our house. We use them to contain messy play, we paint or cut them in shapes, hide or build houses. Here’s one of the easiest activity for a child. Put them in a giant box and give them markers and pens.
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PVA glue play
This was such a good play idea. You need a bottle of PVA glue, liquid colours and some glitter. Put them on a mixing tray and write letters, numbers or draw things on it. It’s sticky and messy. Once you’re done let it dry for a day. Taking out is just as fun. It becomes…
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Salt play-dough
I made this batch at a party with the help of a few children and it proved to be good fun, but a bit too messy. What you need: 1 part salt; 2 parts flour; 1 part warm water; a few drops of liquid colours (link below) or food colouring. At least this is the…
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Puppet theatre station
From the series of “what to do with an empty box”. What you need; A big empty box; Cutter; Two small pieces of fabric; Some string. Take the big box and carve a large window. If they are big enough get them to help (use scissors instead). Add the two pieces of fabric to form…
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North pole tuff spot (snow version 2)
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Build & paint a giant dinosaur kit
I’d say this was a good value buy. It’s not very sturdy and you might need to reinforce the neck to stay up, but for a fiver what else can you want? We needed a few days to finish it so it kept us going. Get your dino here:
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Construction site play tray
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Christmas cards – Foot & Hand prints
Why spend money on cards if you have a pair of cute and small feet or hands around? What you need: Paints; Cardboard; Glue; Felt, eyes, beads, sequins or small pom poms.
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Activity Advent Calendar
This is a fab ideea to replace the classic chocolate advent calendar. You do need quite a few craft materials and ideeas, but you end up with an activity a day to keep your wee ones ocupied. What you need: a box ( I had one from a beer advent calendar and I keep using…