#ActivityTime

Using biscuit cutters are a great way for the children to print shapes onto paper. Simply offer a range of biscuit cutters and some flat painting trays containing different coloured paint. The children can dip the cutter in the paint and print onto their paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to

Using Lego with the paint is fun for the children! They can create lots of different patterns and sequences using the colours.  Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30.

Sand trays can be used for a variety of activities! Why not add some leaves to the tray, with numbers written on them, and encourage the child to use a large stick to experience writing the numbers in the sand. This activity enables the child to experiment using different natural

                        Magnets are a great resource to use with young children as they learn some early scientific skills. Why not hide some metal objects such as paperclips, spoons or coins in the sand tray and encourage the children to

                        This is a great activity to develop mathematical awareness alongside hand eye co ordination. Simply use coloured electrical tape or masking tape to create some 2D shapes on the floor. The children can then use building blocks to

Why not let the children make their own hedgehog out of clay and wooden sticks. This a simple activity can create lots of discussions leading to further activities being done. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30.

This is a great painting activity sent in by one of our followers! The children will love using the kitchen utensils to make different marks on the paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30.

Roller ball painting can help develop children’s creativity as well as learning about colouring mixing. Children will enjoy moving the tray around and watching the lines of paint appear. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30

Why not make some gloop with the children and then let the children choose some animals to play with in the gloop.  Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30

  Using different tools to make marks with is a great way of helping develop many skills. For younger children invest in chunky tools so that can easily hold these. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30