This is a quick and easy craft to help your children understand the wonder of the Ascension. You will need For option one: Ascension craft pattern Paper or card Glue Scissors Pencils, crayons or textas For option two: The Ascension image Card Sticky tape String A drinking straw What to do Option one 1. […]
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I have a very energetic little 3 year old and from time to time I like him to sit quietly and concentrate on a task. I found this simple pouring and filling activity to work well. Materials: 2 cups small pasta 2 cups uncooked rice 2 cups corn kernals Large plastic tub Medium size spoon
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There are so many different ways you can get creative with the kids, have some fun and learn about Jesus! Here are a few different activities I organised for the grand kids over the past week: Coloured Eggs: What you need: Eggs – hard boiled, cooled. Dye – Greek Easter egg dye is easily
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Here is a little tutorial on how to make a simple fairy door for your children’s play. This is just a bit of fun for the kids and encourages them to have a great imagination! I like to pretend that the fairies walk in and out of the door when no ones looking! You
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A fun ‘first aid’ play set for the kids, that can be made from house hold items. I saw this on one of those life style shows, ‘Better Home and Garden’s’ and I couldn’t resist making one myself (with a few changes) and sharing it with all of you! Things you need: White cardboard (I
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This is kind of a no-recipe-required paint, but it is a neat idea if you are wanting to include your babies in the ‘sensory’ experience, particularly if you have older children who are painting. It is also a good idea to use if you want to introduce them to ‘baby-led-weaning’ and feeding themselves. It is fun
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Here is a tasty twist on painting! Great for babies and toddlers. You can get them all involved without worrying about toxic paints and constantly staying “Don’t put that in your mouth!” It becomes a full on sensory experience, whether they want to paint with it, play with it or eat it! I found
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This is a great easy recipe to make, from household ingredients. The kids will have a whole lot of fun playing with and hopefully painting with it too! You can adjust the consistency using water, thicker for finger painting or and thinner for brush painting or collage. I found this recipe while searching online for
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Advent Day 24 This activity completes the ongoing Nativity Story activity and is a nice keepsake for your children. You will need: Completed colouring activities from days 4, 9, 13, 19 and 22 Some coloured paper or card for a cover Pencils Stapler What to do: Encourage your children to decorate a cover for their
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After a few days of fun, but busy activities, settling down with the Christmas story and a simple colouring activity is a nice way to prepare for Christmas. You will need: A Christmas story book or picture Bible A picture of the Three Wise Men for colouring Pencils What to do: Read/share the Christmas story
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