We have a nature table. The children love to add their nature finds. Every now and again, the area has to be sorted and carefully cleared of the items that are no longer suitable. Today I uncovered the dunnock’s nest from last year. We had the best view imaginable of […]
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Candlemas and Badgers
Sometimes two craft ideas collide. One is a sample to take into school for a Candlemas craft activity. The other idea uses felting. I started off using the classic tissue paper glued onto a jam jar. I used a battery tealight to test the effect of the light through the […]
Read moreCelebrating the season with cake
So. I had three activities lined up to celebrate the halfway point of Winter. Hardly surprising that it was the edible one that caught the children’s imagination. The one we’ve done before. Youngest even rushed out to the hen house to collect the eggs we needed. There was talk of […]
Read moreChildrens craft activities for the season
Some childrens craft activites, ready to celebrate the season.Whether you celebrate Imbolc, Candlemas, Groundhog day or not, it helps to celebrate the Winter season. (top left clockwise) Sprouting cakes Earth candle Dipped Candles Origami candle holder Candle stick cakes I have a few more craft activites up my sleeve […]
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