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Be creative with your children

Encourage your child to be creative by starting crafting projects or games at home. Crafting doesn’t need to be complicated, time consuming or even expensive, get inspired by our projects and spend some fun time with your child. We will regularly give you new age-appropriate projects or games to try out with your child.

 

 

 

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Remote hide and seek

FunCrafts_Little_tots_1011_Remote_hide_and_seekSometimes it only takes a bit of innovation to make an old traditional game into a new experience and a fun activity for kids.

 A helpful puzzle for toddlers
FunCrafts_Toddler_0811_TupperwareGive your toddler something to do which also will clear out the shameful mess of Tupperware that exist hidden away in most kitchens. A simple game that not only is plenty of fun for children, but is also a helpful chore.

Punching papers

FunCrafts_Pre_schoolers_0911_Punching_paperDo you have a bit of paperwork to do? Using a paper punch can be a perfect way of letting your child feel that he is taking part in your task and is such a simple game.

 Indoor cave for rainy days

FunCrafts_Pre_schoolers_0811_Making_a_blanket_fortIt is always good to have a game or two stored away for a rainy day, a fun activity for kids to do. With a few pillows, a couple of throws and some furniture, your child could create his own cubby hole at home. It might be a bit messy, but it will be easy to tidy up afterwards.

The raisin game
FunCrafts_School_kids_1111_Rasing_gameDoes your child love raisins, nuts or seeds? A very simple game that is great fun for children of various ages. It is all a matter of not finding the chosen raisin.
A Halloween scarecrow

FunCrafts_School_Kids_1011_Halloween_scarecrowWith Halloween and the midterm coming up, you might be looking for activities for the kids. While you can buy most of your Halloween decorations cheaply, you can entertain kids with a simple and fun Halloween idea.
Photo album

FunCrafts_Tweens_0910_Photo_albumMake a simple photo album with a bit of scrapbooking inspiration. Scrapbooking has been popular for some time, and while the scrapbooking tools and accessories can be quite expensive you can get away with less.

 

 Decoupage
Decoupage decorationA technique that is a lot harder than it looks, the secret lies in the papers, paper napkins or images you use and how you combine them. When you become more advanced you can decorate everything from schoolbooks to furniture.

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