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Using natural materials to print with Why not take the children outside and collect natural materials. You can either do this printing activity inside or outside. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Printing with Natural Materials

Helping children learn about colour mixing Drizzle different coloured paint over the table then cover with cling film. Encourage the children to mix the colours together using their fingers. This is great activity as it is a messy free activity. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being … [Read more...] about Colour Mixing Activity

Threading Cheerios onto a piece of spaghetti This simple activity is great for developing children's hand-eye coordination. Use a piece of playdough to help keep the spaghetti still. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30   … [Read more...] about Hand-Eye Coordination Activity

How to make Sand Moose Have you ever thought of making Sand Moose, it is very easy to make. Mix sand and shaving foam together to create a moose consistency. The children will enjoy exploring the texture of this sand moose. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook … [Read more...] about Making Sand Moose

Making the nursery rhyme Tiny Tim interactive Why not collect the following resources and make this favourite nursery rhyme interactive. The children will thoroughly enjoy playing with the resources whilst listing to the song. Resources Tuff spot tray Sponges Bars if soap Plastic turtle Plug socket Follow our hashtag … [Read more...] about Tiny Tim Nursery Rhyme

Making patterns with paint on a mirror Instead of painting on paper, why not make marks on a mirror. Children will be fascinated at being able to see themselves in the mirror. Talk to the children about the marks they mark. Don't forget to ask them open-ended questions as this will enable them to talk about what they have painted. Follow … [Read more...] about Painting on a mirror

Making patterns with a fly swatter Fill a couple of trays with different coloured paint. Sit back and watch the children dip the fly swatters in the paint and make marks on their paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Painting with fly swatters

Making marks with flour paint Ingredients Flour Different coloured food colouring Water Method In each paint pot add a scoop of flour Add a drop of food colouring to each paint pot Add some water and give it a good mix Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being … [Read more...] about Painting with flour paint

Using lollipop sticks to make marks in playdough Either make your own playdough or purchase some from craft shop. Provide the children with lollipop sticks and feathers for the children to marks in their playdough. Talk to the children about the marks they make. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting … [Read more...] about Creating marks in playdough

Using sawdust to create a bug hunt Bury different bugs in a tray of sawdust Add other natural objects such logs pieces of wood etc Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Creating a bug hunt