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Posted in1 hour or more a few quid older kids / adults

How to make a model of the solar system: a guest post by Joe Butterworth (age almost 13)

Full step-by-step tutorial to make your own model of the solar system: a special guest post from Joe Butterworth (aged almost 13).

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Posted in10 minutes or less a few quid Make with kids

Liquid watercolour galaxy (craft ideas for kids)

An incredibly simple painting activity for kids (especially those interested in space!)
The finished picture makes a great piece of artwork for a child’s bedroom.

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Silent Sunday: First ever portrait
Posted in10 minutes or less free toddlers

Silent Sunday: First ever portrait

Pickle drew a picture of Chops this week and I can actually tell where the ears, eyes, smile and hair are – this is the first of his drawings that has looked (to my untrained eye) like something other than a scribble.  Exciting!

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Love School: educational Valentine craft ideas
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Love School: educational Valentine craft ideas

These educational Valentine craft ideas cover every traditional school subject in a curriculum of fun, easy, educational craft ideas for kids. The best educational Valentine craft ideas for learning Science: Make…
PlayDoh with Diggers!
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid babies

PlayDoh with Diggers!

Need 30 minutes to yourself?
What could be more fun than PlayDoh?  PlayDoh with diggers of course!

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