• Why there are rainbows in windows
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    Why there are rainbows in windows

    March 22, 2020 - By 

    Although we’re self isolating at the moment we did go out for a short walk with our puppy. The streets were incredibly quiet but we stayed a respectful distance from anyone we did see. My daughter doesn’t really enjoy walking (she’d much rather ride her bike) but she was kept busy spotting rainbows in windows. Have you noticed there are rainbows in windows? Why there are rainbows in windows So you may be wondering why there are rainbows in windows. I think the movement started in Italy and has quickly spread. The idea is that people display a rainbow in…

  • 15+ Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for kids
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    15+ Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

    March 21, 2020 - By 

    I don’t know about you, but my kids love raiding the recycling box for their craft materials. One thing we always seem to have plenty of is toilet paper roll. The cardboard inner makes the perfect craft material and we’ve featured plenty of crafts using them, from toilet roll chicks to toilet roll angels. We’ve also used toilet roll tubes to paint with, and even grow seeds. There are lots of ways to re-use and recycle a toilet paper roll, so I thought it would be fun to bring together 15+ Toilet Paper Roll crafts to keep the kids busy.…

  • Easy rainbow sensory bag for kids from the gingerbread house
    Crafts for kids - St Patrick's Day crafts

    Easy rainbow sensory bag

    March 13, 2020 - By 

    My children have always enjoyed sensory activities, the ones which allow them to use touch, taste or smells have always worked well with them. This is a lovely quick activity if you are looking for a quick, indoor boredom buster. It takes minutes to set up and is easily enjoyed by a wide age range. Even better it’s a mess-free activity for toddlers which is great for celebrating St Patrick’s Day too! Easy rainbow sensory bag supplies: Shaving Cream Water Beads Zipper Seal Bag Sharpies in every colour of the rainbow Easy rainbow sensory bag instructions: Draw a rainbow on a zipper…

  • Easy Leprechaun paper plate craft for kids the gingerbread house
    Crafts for kids - Cricut Maker - St Patrick's Day crafts

    Easy Leprechaun paper plate craft for kids

    March 10, 2020 - By 

    I think celebrations on St Patrick’s Day are going to be pretty subdued this year, thanks to the outbreak of Covid-19. St Patrick’s Day parades are being cancelled across Ireland, although it looks like the St Patricks’s Day parade taking place in London this weekend is still going ahead. You can still celebrate St Patricks’ Day at home and kids will love this easy Leprechaun paper plate craft. Leprechaun paper plate craft supplies: Paper plate Quick dry tacky glue or school glue Leprechaun Template Files Scissors Cricut Maker (optional) How to make an easy Leprechaun paper plate I love using…

  • Paper puppy puppets craft for kids from the gingerbread house
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    Paper puppy puppets craft for kids

    March 5, 2020 - By 

    I may have mentioned that we have a naughty little Bichon puppy called Chewie. He certainly keeps us on our toes with frequent little walks, puppy training and play. My daughter loves to draw pictures of him and he has inspired our easy paper puppy puppet craft for kids. Paper puppy puppets supplies: Coloured craft papers Craft sticks Black marker pen Craft glue Pencil Scissors puppy puppet template Easy paper puppy puppets craft for kids: Print out the puppy puppet template (above) and cut out the patterns. The big patterns are for both mum and dad dogs and the little…

  • I Can't Draw {book review}
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    I Can’t Draw {book review}

    February 23, 2020 - By 

    If you’ve ever thought that you’re not creative or can’t draw then I have a great book review to share with you today. I Can’t Draw: this book will prove that you can by Lydia Crook contains 60 fun and quirky art activities for all ages. I Can’t Draw {book review} I Can’t Draw: this book will prove that you can, is a fun and interactive workbook for all ages that teaches the basic elements of drawing, sees illustrator Lydia Cook provide beginners with 60 quirky art activities to teach them how to draw. These include lessons on: continuous line…

  • St Patricks Day notes
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    {FREE} St Patrick’s Day printable notes

    February 19, 2020 - By 

    I’ve been adding a lot of printables to my site recently. They seem really popular with my readers and my children have a lot of fun with them too. With St Patrick’s Day coming up next month I thought it was time to share our free St Patrick’s Day printable notes. These are easy to customise and so much fun for kids to colour and give to their friends. {FREE} St Patrick’s Day printable notes STEP 1 Print out my free St Patrick’s Day printable notes. Just right click on the St Patrick’s Day printable notes link here to print them…

  • Love Hearts inspired painted rocks
    Crafts for kids - Painted rocks - Valentines Day crafts

    Love Hearts inspired painted rocks

    February 5, 2020 - By 

    We love making our own painted rocks. They are such a simple but fun craft that anyone can do With Valentine’s Day coming up next week, why not make a few Love Hearts inspired painted rocks? These are a calorie-free treat which everyone will love to find! We used: Bag of smooth pebbles or rocks Selection of posca pens Varnish to seal the painted rocks (we use Wilko Gloss Yacht Varnish) How to make Love Hearts inspired painted rocks First we washed our rocks in warm soapy water and left them to dry. Then we raided our craft supplies for…

  • Celebrate Dr Seuss Day: Truffula trees craft
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    Celebrate Dr Seuss Day: Truffula trees craft

    January 26, 2020 - By 

    If you love sharing a book with your child then you will probably know of Dr Seuss. But did you know that there is also a Dr Seuss Day which is celebrated on 2nd March? It’s a lovely reason to pick up a Dr Seuss book, re-read an old favourite or discover a new story. We’re big fans of The Lorax , it’s a brilliant book for kids (and adults too!) and as relevant today as the day it was written: “I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you…