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A Popsicle Thumb Piano

Learn how to make a popular African folk instrument, the thumb piano using a popsicle stick.

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Rainy Day Jumping Pit

Gather all of your blankets and cushions, grab a chair and get jumping.

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Melted Crayon Art

Make your own modern art masterpiece by melting crayons – SUPER fun!

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Fairy Princess Flower Crowns

Make pretty fairy princess flower crowns for imaginary play.

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Blow It Up: Exploring Gas with Balloons

Hands on fun exploring gas with balloons, baking soda and vinegar!

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Mystery Bag Monsters!

Make mystery bags with treasures and trash; children create one of a kind monsters.

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Surprise Drawings

Use a collection of shapes to inspire your child’s drawings.

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The Mini-Raft

How to make a mini-raft anywhere, as long as you have a penknife and string!

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Quiet Time Bags

While my baby sleeps, my pre-schooler plays with her literacy themed bags.

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Everything Must Glow

Lots of fun glow-in-the-dark discovery and play.

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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

Find as many different colours in nature as possible on the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

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Outdoor Craft Adventures

Making an instant collage from a nature trail.

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DIY Marble Run

Create your own cardboard marble run, we’ll show you how.

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Colour the Snow

Colour the snow with food colour and water.

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Music and Water Play

Explore music and water play with simple household items – it’s so much fun.

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Peppermint Sensory Bin

A bin that give the eyes, hands and nose a lovely sensory experience.

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