How to Make DIY Scratchboards
I remember when I was younger having one of those scratchboards that when you scratched the black covering off you got the vibrant colours hidden underneath. They were such a lot of fun, and you can recreate th...
Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids
Tangram puzzles are thought to have originated in China hundreds of years ago, they are still used today by children to aid creative learning. I will warn you, it can become highly addictive and incredible infu...
Fabric Sensory Tub for Toddlers
I know I have probably said it before, but one of BB’s favourite things to do is put items into containers and then pull them out again. I have done a few activities with him that incorporate this, and now have...
Treasure Map
Recently I finished reading the Count of Monte Cristo (which is an incredible book if you are looking for your next read) that has an element of hidden treasure, which inspired me to make treasure maps with my ...
Tessellation Busy Bag
When I was in year 8, I remember going on an art trip to see an exhibition on tessellation. It was absolutely fascinating, especially Escher’s lizard tessellation. I’ve always loved repeating patterns, but the ...
How to Play Origami Flick Football
Have you seen Avengers Endgame? At the beginning of the movie, you see Iron Man playing origami flick football with Nebula. It is one of my favourite scenes from the movie. Plus, the game of flick football i...
Little Mouse Busy Bag
I first came across the poem of Little mouse when i was flicking through Pinterest years and years ago. It seemed very sweet, but both my charges new all their colours at that point so I didn’t see the point o...
Tower of Hanoi: A Logic Puzzle for the Whole Family
The Tower of Hanoi (also known as the Tower of Brahma or Lucas' Tower) is a mathematical game that was invented by Edouard Lucas, a French mathematician in 1883. There is a story that the game comes from an Ind...
Mosaic Play Dough Busy Bag
I have been thinking about doing something with mosaic tiles for a while now and have come up with a mosaic play dough busy bag that can be taken out and about, or done at home.
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Make Your Own Busy Bags
When it is time for me to get lunch or supper ready my charges will normally go and play with their kitchen in the corner, and bring me all sorts of yummy creations to eat. So it seemed natural to take this cre...
