Another beautiful day here, this week is flower week so you may want to pick and press a few more flowers than just the ones for their activity. If you want them to last for a long time, you need to either dry them in the microwave or leave them for at least a week […]
Very simple but pretty activity today... and it involves more sticks. You will need: 7 sticks, 1 longer and 6 roughly the same size, rainbow paint (or just 6 different colours of paint) and twine/string. You might want some 'modge podge' or clear varnish if you want it to last! Collect your sticks. If you […]
We are doing the 30 days wild for the Wildlife trusts. Today, they have a fantastic wildlife bingo you can take part in. It's available to download here. And is a lot of fun.
A journey stick is a real fun way of being able to recount a journey or adventure. It is not only great fun, but its a start to story telling. For younger ones, telling the story of a journey. For older ones, using the objects they find to describe their adventure with a richness they […]
It's the wildlife trusts 30 days wild in June. Its a beautiful day here (hope it is by you too) so we thought Bows and Arrows would be a fun activity.You will need: tape, a bit if string/twine, some sticks. You might also want some feathers. Head into your garden or on a walk to […]
Good morning. Its world Ocean day today... one of my favourite times of the year! This year, there are some fantastic activities all day, so join in! You can find everything here, at the world ocean day site. Theres something for all ages.Enjoy!
You will need: a straw, a tray, some water, a piece of paper, some paint. This is a really simple activity. Probably best done outside! Fill the tray with water. Then simps lean down at one end and blow through the straw, as near to the surface of the water as you can. What happens? […]
You will need; Clear plastic bottle, water, oil, food colouring, a funnel, and hot glue if you want it not to leak! You can also include small toys/trinkets like googly eyes or beads to add to the wave bottle Place the funnel in the mouth of the bottle and let your child pour water into […]
You will need: Empty water bottle, Plastic bag, Scissors, Thread, Water, Food colouring. Fill the bottle with water and put a drop of food colouring in the water (this is not necessary but makes it easier to see the jellyfish. Take the plastic bag and fold it flat. Cut a square of the plastic bag (roughy […]
You will need: Large bowl, Ice Cubes, fat (we used lard, but butter would do!), 2 plastic bags, tape, you might also like to use Food Coloring. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Add food colouring if you would like (we didn't, as we were inside and it gets everywhere!). Next ask your child […]
You will need: two see-through cups, water, salt. Some food colouring. Pipette or medicine syringe. Some beads. Raisins, Anything else you fancy trying to float or sink. Pour an equal amount of warm water into the cups. Into one of the cups, mix salt - as much salt as you can dissolve. Now for the […]
Making a Jellyfish Pompom. You will need: Scrap cardboard (quite strong), wool, scissors that will cut through thick wool, pom pom maker template (below), google eyes, a few pieces of extra wool. Cut out a shape that resembles a rectangle with a slit running down the middle but not all the way, like in the […]
This is a great fun game for at the beach or in the garden! It's a lot of fun! You will need; an old rectangular container (about the size of a small brick), some mud and/or sand, some water, some space to mix mud - an old washing up bowl or just a spot where […]
Good morning. We hope you have a lovely week exploring our Oceans and Seas! For todays activity, you will need: a see-through bowl, some stones & paint & paint brushes (or some plastic rockpool animals), PVA glue/varnish or dodge dodge, some water. Have think about what kinds of animals you find in your local rock […]
It's World Ocean Day on Monday 8th June. This week, we have produced a lot of activities that you can use every day to learn about our oceans. There are trips (virtual) to take, Science to do, things to create..... You need to download our PDF for the links to work. Click here to download. […]
This is a lovely little activity focussing on a number of skills in a fun way. You will need: a ruler, a pen (or chalk), leaves, paper or a patio. Go on a mini scavenger hunt around the garden. How many different leaf types can you find? If you are planning a walk or some […]
These make a beautiful gift for someone or look very pretty in your garden. You will need: a jam jar, some flowers, a heavy book, some baking paper, some PVA glue, a small candle, PVA glue. Collect some flowers from the garden. Take a piece of baking paper and fold it in half. Open up […]
Fancy doing a colour scavenger hunt - primary colours for small children and matching colour shades from a paint chart for bigger children? Or looking for signs of summer approaching next month? The Woodland Trust have some super activities here. We particularly liked the colours and the texture ones... Enjoy!
You will need: salt (quite a bit!), pegs (or something to hold the feathers up), a few feathers you have found during your outdoor exercise (or you get buy some online for craft projects), water, as many glasses or containers as you have feathers. To begin, you need to boil the water. Whilst the water […]
You will need: Glass jam jars (with secure lids if you want to shake them), Jug of water, Vegetable oil, Dishwashing detergent, Food colouring, Small container (as many as you have colours - we used 3), Syringes or pipettes, Optional: Table salt 1. Pour water into your jar, until it is about 3/4 full.2. Pour […]
