Leaf Rubbings and Watercolours
We’ve been doing leaf rubbings here for years. About 6 years ago I laminated some leaves and turned them into a busy bag. All these years later they are still going strong. This year I wanted to try doing somet...
Autumn Watercolour Painting
Although there are many things wrong with social media, one thing I do love is that there are tutorials on how to do just about anything. I c and across this autumn watercolour painting one using an old gift ca...
Acorn Colour Sorting Activity for Toddlers
As BB is getting older (sigh) I have started doing simple and quick activities that focus on colour and shapes. And now that is Autumn we have been doing this with an acorn colour sorting activity.
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How To Make An Animal Seed Collage
Autumn always feels like a good time to make animal seed collages, obviously you can make them at any time, but it feels like such an autumnal craft.
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Felt Tip Leaf Printing
Autumn happens to be my favourite season; I love the cooler weather it brings and the beautiful colour. Plus, it is a wonderful time to drink hot chocolate (not that I ever need an excuse for that). As it is ...
Autumnal Marshmallow Play Dough
At play group BB has discovered play dough. He also helped make pizzas for dinner the other day. I was shocked, he actually managed to help roll the dough out without putting it in his mouth. That is a miracle....
Autumn Leafy Hedgehog Pictures
Every autumn I find that my pockets and bags are filled with the remains of leaves that my charges have given to me. This year I have been much better at pressing the leaves as soon as we get home. That way I c...
Remembrance Day Poppy Field Craft for Kids
This craft is to create the poppy fields left on the battlefields across Europe. It is just a small token of remembrance and thanks for all of those who have ever given the greatest sacrifice in protecting this country.
Firework Salt Paintings
I have always found that salt painting is a huge hit amongst children. YC and EC loved it when they were younger. We haven’t done it since BB was born, so I thought it would be a fun for Bonfire night to make o...
How to Play The Traditional Game of Conkers
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I have finally managed to get around to teaching EC and YC the game of conkers. My brother and I used to take them to our primary school to play...
