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A DIY clay recipe and beautiful DIY Clay Easter bunting a great kids DIY craft for Easter. This DIY clay recipe has only two ingredients and you can colour on it with markers and felt tips. It has to be seen to be believed.

DIY Clay Easter Bunting – Fun and Easy Kids Craft Tutoria

This DIY Clay Easter bunting is so simple to make using just two ingredients and makes perfect DIY clay decorations.  We have turned ours into easter bunting.  I love this two ingredient DIY clay recipe as you can draw on it with felt tips or sharpies making it great for kids of all ages.

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DIY Rainbow Rainmaker – Easy Cardboard Tube Craft for Kids

We love crafts that can be made from recyclables and this rainbow rainmaker is a great cardboard tube craft, plus is a great home made musical instrument.  There are lots of ways to adapt this project depending on the age of your kids, however, we decided to use some of my massive stash of washi tape

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Acts of Kindness for Siblings – Simple Ideas to Build Compassion

Teaching kids to be kind doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple Kindness Jar activity helps siblings learn compassion, build stronger friendships, and turn little moments into lasting acts of kindness. Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or older kids, this project is a fun way to encourage kind deeds at home. Why Use a

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DIY Space-Themed Maths Games for Kids – Fun & Educational Activities

Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family is back today with a DIY maths game for kids, which we are calling Out of this world maths.   Sara-Jayne is mum to three boys under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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How to make paper beads from wrapping paper

DIY Paper Beads Necklace – Crafting with Wrapping Paper

Have you ever tried to make paper beads necklace?  This was our first attempt at them and I am already sure it will not be our last.  We have had some great fun making paper beads from leftover wrapping paper this week.  It is a super fun activity that is perfect for working on fine

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Sensory Heart tic tac toe

DIY Sensory Heart Tic Tac Toe Game: Fun & Creative Kids’ Activity

Today’s fabulous Sensory Heart Tic Tac Toe idea is brought to you by Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family.  Sara-Jayne is a fellow mum to boys, she has three under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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