Cardboard Box Roads

Cardboard Box RoadsWe’ve been building road out of on old cardboard box. Normally, we just flatten the box and open it out as flat as possible. The boys are then armed with pens and set free to create a city on the cardboard by drawing roads and shops, etc., on it. However, this time, we took a different approach. Continue reading

Scribblely Painting

Scribblely PaintingThis is a fantastic painting experience that anyone can participate in. It’s really fun to do. The beauty of this painting is that there’s no pressure for anything to look like something recognisable. The focus is more on the process rather than the end product. Having said that, however, the end product can look absolutely fantastic – fit for any art gallery!
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Sneaky Snake Changes Colour

Sneaky Snake Changes ColourYesterday we created Sneaky Snake on our driveway. Today we painted him. Or at least, that was the plan! This activity is a continuation of our focus on the story Farmer Blake and Sneaky Snake. It all started with a note on the door. Downstairs, the boys were presented with an opportunity to make their own paint and then paint the snake. Continue reading

Make Your Our Own Boris the Spider

Making Spiders 1… Out of Recycled Materials This learning activity has been based on the story Boris the Spider. The story Boris the Spider fits in perfectly with the new focus of minibeasts (all small creeping, crawling animals) which we are currently working on. Minibeasts is a topic that has been eagerly embraced by the boys … especially our youngest who can’t go for a walk anywhere without stopping numerous times to check out any creeping thing … Continue reading

Harry the Poisonous Centipede: Make Harry

Count Harry’s Legs… Out of Recycled Materials This learning activity has been based on the story Boris the Spider. The story Boris the Spider fits in perfectly with the new focus of minibeasts (all small creeping, crawling animals) which we are currently working on. Minibeasts is a topic that has been eagerly embraced by the boys … especially our youngest who can’t go for a walk anywhere without stopping numerous times to check out any creeping thing … Continue reading