Using biscuit cutters are a great way for the children to print shapes onto paper. Simply offer a range of biscuit cutters and some flat painting trays containing different coloured paint. The children can dip the cutter in the paint and print onto their paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that … [Read more...] about biscuit cutter printing
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Lego patterns
Using Lego with the paint is fun for the children! They can create lots of different patterns and sequences using the colours. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30. … [Read more...] about Lego patterns
Sand writing
Sand trays can be used for a variety of activities! Why not add some leaves to the tray, with numbers written on them, and encourage the child to use a large stick to experience writing the numbers in the sand. This activity enables the child to experiment using different natural tools in order to make marks. Follow our hashtag … [Read more...] about Sand writing
Magnets in the Sand
Magnets are a great resource to use with young children as they learn some early scientific skills. Why not hide some metal objects such as paperclips, spoons or coins in the sand tray and encourage the children to find the hidden 'treasure' using a … [Read more...] about Magnets in the Sand
Building block shapes
This is a great activity to develop mathematical awareness alongside hand eye co ordination. Simply use coloured electrical tape or masking tape to create some 2D shapes on the floor. The children can then use building blocks to build on top of the … [Read more...] about Building block shapes
Making hedgehogs from clay
Why not let the children make their own hedgehog out of clay and wooden sticks. This a simple activity can create lots of discussions leading to further activities being done. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30. … [Read more...] about Making hedgehogs from clay
Painting with kitchen utensils
This is a great painting activity sent in by one of our followers! The children will love using the kitchen utensils to make different marks on the paper. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30. … [Read more...] about Painting with kitchen utensils
Roller Ball Painting
Roller ball painting can help develop children's creativity as well as learning about colouring mixing. Children will enjoy moving the tray around and watching the lines of paint appear. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Roller Ball Painting
Playing with animals in gloop
Why not make some gloop with the children and then let the children choose some animals to play with in the gloop. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Playing with animals in gloop
Using different sponge tools for mark making
Using different tools to make marks with is a great way of helping develop many skills. For younger children invest in chunky tools so that can easily hold these. Follow our hashtag #AfternoonActivityTime to follow all the exciting activities that are being shared on our Facebook page every day at 11.30 … [Read more...] about Using different sponge tools for mark making