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Category: Art & Design

Tea and Coffee Paintings

February 7, 2021 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1

For a quick, almost mess-free version of painting, try using tea and coffee. Make a small amount of strong coffee[…]

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5 Simple Craft Activities That Will Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

July 15, 2020 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1

Getting your kids involved in an arts and craft activity is not only a brilliant way of keeping them entertained,[…]

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Jellyfish, Spider & other Creatures

May 16, 2018 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1

What You’ll Need: Paper plates Pencil Pipe cleaners Paints Glitter Tissue paper/wrapping paper Googly eyes Any other craft items that[…]

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Animal masks

April 26, 2018 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, Understanding the World

If your little ones are anything like mine, they detest having a mask with elastic strapped on to their face.[…]

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Salt Dough Hand and Foot Prints

February 28, 2018 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2

A great idea for keepsakes from Kirsty Richards Age : 1-10 Time : 1 hour Equipment: salt, flour, water a[…]

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Stained glass windows

November 1, 2017 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1

A great, creative idea from Clair Girvan. This is one for school age children, or those close to it. She[…]

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Water Mark Making

February 16, 2017 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, Literacy, Literacy

Takes seconds to set up but provides hours of fun Equipment Needed Bucket or container Paint brush Food colouring or[…]

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Arts and Crafts Ideas for Every Stage of Your Child’s Development

December 20, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

Arts and crafts are great fun. Children love the creativity and imagination art requires, and getting a little bit messy[…]

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No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft

November 30, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

  How cute are these? If you’re looking for a really simple Christmas decoration or even a fun gift from[…]

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Bug Hotel

August 8, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Outdoor Activities, Science, Science, Science, Science, Uncategorized, Understanding the World

Arts and crafts for the garden? We turned a trip to the woods into a materials gathering treasure hunt for[…]

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Homemade Blackboard Frames

August 8, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

Another lovely idea from Claire!   Making a blackboard frame. You will need: An old wood picture frame with backing[…]

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Pretty beaded bubble wands

June 30, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

Another great idea from Clair Thienel: We made this super cute bubble wands about two years ago; they always come out[…]

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Upcycled Crayons

May 31, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

I love this! Thanks to Clair for another fantastic idea! Fed up of finding bits and pieces of broken crayon[…]

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Homemade Moondough

May 4, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

Moondough is fun, mouldable sand; here’s how to make your own at a fraction of the shop bought prices. Thanks[…]

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Glow In The Dark Glitter Jars

May 2, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

Something fun for the bedroom (how cool would these be for a space-themed room?) or even to take camping with[…]

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Me in My World

March 31, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Geography, Geography, Uncategorized, Understanding the World

Do your kids know where they fit into the world? This is a fun activity to help them understand where they[…]

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Puffy Paint

March 1, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

This idea from One Little Project really caught my eye. I would have loved it when I was a child[…]

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Egg Box Crocodile

January 31, 2016 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

This one is nice and simple. My son wanted to paint his but there’s really no need if your egg[…]

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Ice Explorer

December 15, 2015 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

A simple idea for some wintry fun. Send your children on an expedition as ice explorers and see what they[…]

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Salt Dough Tree Decorations

December 1, 2015 weezypops Art & Design, Art & Design, Art & Design, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Uncategorized

An easy-peasy way to get crafty with the kids and make some festive decorations at the same time! You will[…]

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