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This butterfly rain art is a super process art activity for kids and a great way to investigate the science of colour

Butterfly rain art – The science of colour

Butterfly rain art is a wonderful process art activity perfect for rainy days; alternatively, you can use a spray bottle of water to get the same reaction.  We thought that there was something magical watching the rain fall and change and mix our butterflies’ colours. Butterfly Rain Art Materials Why This Butterfly Craft Works So […]

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Hands-On Fun with Tinkerer Box: Our Repeating Crossbow Build Review

We’re always on the lookout for creative, hands-on activities that keep the kids engaged, curious, and learning — and our latest find, Tinkerer Box, ticked every single box! We recently made the Repeating Crossbow, and it was such a fun and engaging build from start to finish. The instructions were clear and easy to follow,

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The best DIY fidget spinners on the web for children to make

12 of the Best DIY Fidget Spinners on the web for kids

Have your kids joined the fidget spinner or fidget toy craze yet?  If they have then they will love this post with great DIY fidget spinners for you to make.  I have long had a love for fidget toys, especially as Mini is on the spectrum and they are really great at helping keep him calm

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King Charles Thaumatrope Printable

King Charles Thaumatrope Printable

How cool is this King Charles Thaumatrope Printable? It would be perfect for making in celebration of the coronation or as a topical science and art lesson. I have always been obsessed with thaumatrope’s since I was little and my grandpa used to make them. What is a Thaumatrope? The Thaumatrope is a toy that

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Ghastly Ghosts and Bats – Get making this Halloween

Get making this Halloween – Ghastly Ghosts and Bats is a paid collaboration with the Year of Engineering. I am delighted to be teaming up with The Holiday Makers again to share with you a simple and spooky engineering experiment this Halloween. We are going to show you how to make Tissue Paper ghosts and bats

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Make your own Ring Wing Glider

Make your own Ring Wing Glider is a collaborative post with The Year of Engineering.  Anyone that knows me will confirm that I am big fan of encouraging kids to be creative and imaginative and try and get them off screens. This is one of the reasons I love #TheHolidayMakers campaign from the Year of Engineering. They

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2 Ingredient Fromage Frais Silly Putty – #FeedTheirPlayfulNature

2 Ingredient Fromage Frais Silly Putty is a paid collaboration for the #FeedTheirPlayfulNature campaign sponsored by Munch Bunch Organic.  Mini always has a packed lunch for school and I am always on the lookout for something to add to his lunch box and were delighted to see that Munch Bunch Organic comes in pouches perfect for

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150+ Low Cost and No Cost Summer Activities for Kids | Budget-Friendly Fun

Summer holidays, you either love them or hate them.  I am never sure about which camp I am in.  I love spending time with the children but do worry about the cost of summer activities.  I relish not having to get up each morning and giving up the school routine, but I don’t like hearing

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