Make a realistic looking afternoon tea out of household sponges, cloths, and a few craft items. The final result makes an excellent play food prop which can then be incorporated into role-play activities. The great thing about this is that it’s relatively easy even for lower ability children to create some realistic results, which really […]
Ice Lolly / Popsicle Craft
We hope you’ll agree that these ice lollies look super cute! This quick and easy popsicle craft is suitable for a range of ages and abilities and helps to improve painting skills and brush technique. Once finished, they also make great props for other educational activities, games and dramatic play. As always, please supervise children […]
Pom Pom Craft Activity – Cute Faces
These cute pom pom creatures are quick and easy to make. Pom pom crafts also require only a few resources, so this activity shouldn’t get too messy! They have lots of potential uses including visual prompts for creative storytelling, puppet show characters, table mascots for the classroom, and even tree decorations. Opportunities for learning: To […]
Quick Literacy Tip – ‘Apple Tray Spelling Balls’
We love using recycled materials for props and prompts. We’re using a cardboard insert tray that had been used for displaying apples, along with some plastic balls. Supermarkets can be a treasure trove of craft resources as they’re often discarding boxes, trays and packaging. (just remember to ask permission before taking anything). If you don’t […]