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Leaves impressions project
Get out, gather leaves of all kind then bring them in. Paint one side and stick them to a cardboard then remove to leave their trace. Explain the names of the trees and so on. This one was kept for a long while and admired by many people.
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Toilet rolls Halloween figurines
Reuse some of your toilet rolls by painting them to make phantoms, baths, zombies or cats. You might need some glue, eyes and other bits of cardboard.
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Toys ideas
Here are some ideas of toys for when you are in holiday or at someone else’s house. 1. Pegs – my little ones like sorting them, clip them to clothes, throw them in a basket from distance, making patterns. You can also hang a low string and give them some clothes for pretend washing. They…
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Shredded paper paddling pool
I had a big bag of documents needing shredded and did it with the help of my wee one. Once finished, we put all the paper in a paddling pool and both my kids went in it. For the baby I put a few toys in and made sure she is not trying to eat…
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Minimarket – pretend playroom
Here is a project it took me a while to complete. A pretend shop in the summer house. I kept lots of bottles, boxes and tubs and used a few cardboard boxes to put up a shop. Used pom poms and yarn to make fake mince, cheese strings, eggs and sweets. I made some cardboard…
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Fabric letters – wall decor
Cut letter from a cardboard box then wrap them up in fabric. Use some UHU glue or a glue gun and add some buttons and flowers for decorations.
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Recycling tuff spot play
I’ve been saving lids, caps, and all sorts of recycling materials to do a sorting activity. Of course my little one helps out with the recycling in our house, but she still learns what everything is and where they go. Metal seems to be the hardest to get it, but she’ll get there. What you…
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Doll house furniture
Here is a use for empty boxes and fabric scraps. What you need: fabric scraps; cardboard boxes; glue gun; lids; flower heads; cotton balls or pillow filler. Cut the desired shapes and glue fabric or wrapping paper on. Put some filling under the fabric. For the table I used an ice cream box. For the…
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Cardboard washing machine
Simple upcycle idea for some pretend play. What you need: A cardboard box; Some markers; A cutter/scissors; A laminating sheet or plastic pouch; Some glue; An empty bottle of detergent; Pegs & washing line/string. Make two circles with a couple of plates, one bigger than the other. Cut to make a door and stick the…
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Yarn wrapped lettters
Great for wall name writing in nurseries or other rooms. What you need: cardboard; glue (UHU or glue gun); yarn; decorative buttons; hanging hooks (I used the plastic easy removing ones). Write and carve the letters you need from the cardboard (or use ready made letters sold in libraries or craft shops). Put glue on…