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Silly Races

Races are fun, but silly races are even better!

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Magnet Painting

Watch science at work. With a magnet stick under a paper plate, you can paint!

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DIY Wrapping Paper

Tissue paper (or crepe paper) and water art technique, a perfect way for kids to make wrapping paper!

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A Threading Hunt

What items can you find in your home that are fun for threading?

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Simple Waiting Room Game

Fun drawing game for kids to play anytime, anywhere.

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Creating With Pumpkin Seeds

Create a picture using pumpkin or other seeds.

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Learning to Cut Snowflakes

Learning to cut snowflakes from coffee filters.

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Painted Leaves

A unique canvas – paint leaves in the colours of your choice!

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Drama for Kids

Inspire your kids to write their own plays with these easy steps.

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Backyard Scavenger Hunt

A simple scavenger hunt using attributes instead of specific items.

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Fizz, Bubble & Pop!

Experiment with baking soda, vinegar and food colour for some fizzing fun!

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BIG murals

Changing the scale of an artwork is one way to mix up the creative experience.

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Miniature Campsite Small World Play

Make a miniature campsite using dirt/sand, rocks, playdough and twigs.

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Nature Display in a Jar

Bring the outdoors inside by creating a display inside a jar.

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Peephole Family Calendar

Help your children learn about sequences of events.

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Sock Snowballs

Throw snowballs, even if it is warm!