I thought it would be a great idea to make a Recycled DIY Christmas Advent Calendar for the boys to count down to Christmas… and to spare myself the daily nagging of “How many days is it to Christmas?” We made the advent calendar from toilet rolls so it’s a genius way to recycle the toilet rolls we’ve been collecting. Yet another way to reuse and recycle!
Monkey bars are a classic staple of playgrounds and parks, providing kids with endless hours of fun and excitement. However, many parents have concerns about the safety of monkey bars and the impact they have on their children's health and development. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of monkey bars for kids, as well as the safety concerns that parents should keep in mind.
My boys love making greeting and holiday cards for family and friends. With Easter just a few weeks away, my boys were very eager to make some DIY Easter Chick Cards. It is a fun and practical way for children to practise their writing and there is something so special about receiving a lovingly made greeting card.
This DIY Spiderweb Halloween craft provided many learning opportunities around nature, different cultures and history. The boys also learnt about Halloween symbols and how black is a traditional Halloween colour. A brilliant recycled craft because we got to use up our egg carton collection, this craft also provides a great fine motor skill workout with the painting, gluing, working with pipe cleaners and yarn weaving.
A wooden cubby house is a great play space for kids, but it can also be decorated and personalised to make it even more special. Here are 10 fun and simple ways to do just that.
