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Juice carton house
Here is what to do with an empty carton of juice – a small house. What you need: an empty box of juice; paints; scissors and some tape. Make some doors and windows for the house and a larger hole at the back for play space. You can also separate the levels with the carved…
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Dying rice with fizz effect
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Ice cream parlour
I don’t think I’ve seen a child who does not love ice cream so here is a play idea which can’t go wrong. What I used: Shaving cream; Plastic ice cream cones (or you can use real ones); Cupcake moulds; Ice cream scoop and spoons; Bowls and other kitchen utensils; Piping bag; Liquid water colours…
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North pole tuff spot (snow version 2)
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Instant snow
This is a much better value than the small tubes sold at the Christmas markets. Makes a good quantity of snow, it’s fluffy and reusable. My tip. Put the water you want to use in the fridge to get cold snow. This is what I have, but there are many different ones for sale online.…
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Liquid watercolors
Best paints to use for any dying you might need. A few drops go a long way. I use them to dye food, foam, water and many others. You get vibrant colours. One of my must haves! You can buy them here.
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Edible snow (snow version 1)
What you need: White flour; Warm water; Snow animals figurines (seals, penguins) Large plastic sheet or a tuff spot tray (cement mixing tray); Additional protection for the floor (tarpaulin sheet). Not much explaining needing for this activity, but plenty of cleaning after so do make sure you put loads of protection on your floor. I…
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Pottery project
As the title suggests all you need is a pottery kit for kids. The one I have has all the materials including the paints. As this needs to dry, this is an activity in two stages. You can buy a set like that for £10 and make a few projects with it. Keep the mix…
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Car wash station
What you need: Shaving foam; A few toy cars; A tray/plastic sheet; Brushes or sponges A bowl with warm water and a towel. Just spray some shaving foam on a tray and place the cars and brushes on it. Super easy, but you need to wash the child after. Mine decided to cover herself in…
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Pasta play
What you need: A few big bags of pasta (various types including penne); Pots, measuring cups, funnels and other kitchen utensils; A bit of yarn to make a pasta neckless; A big Ikea storage box (but any box will do); A bbq stick to slip past on (do cut the sharp ends); Plastic bottles, buckets.…