Skylanders SWAP Force is the latest big thing to hit our house and definitely going to feature on the top of many children’s Christmas lists. I know my son definitely wants to add to his SkylandersSWAPForce Character collection this Christmas. We had eagerly awaited the launch and were just thrilled when the big day arrived. My … Read more
Trick or Treating isn’t for everyone at Halloween. We tend to only go and visit people we know, but even then some people just consider it begging. For those of you who visit my SensorySeeker blog you will know that recently we had some good sensory fun with dinosaurs. Well I thought what a good … Read more
I love this time of year, me and the boys we get a lot more creative. The boys really enjoyed making spiders so we extended this theme to cakes. The boys love Sweet crafts – even more so as they don’t get regularly given sweets. I simply cut up some blackcurrant laces, cut jelly beans in … Read more
My boys love love Lego and so naturally that was where my son wanted to visit for his birthday. We had previously visited for their Halloween and fireworks display and so I offered to share what Legoland Windsor 2013 had to offer, in return for tickets into the park (and a review of our day). Legoland … Read more
When I saw this Gift Bag Tutorial at Hello Sandwich I just knew I had to make one with the children as Treat Bags. I think it is quiet straight forward and even my 5 year old made one (under guidance). Fold your piece of paper in half horizontally – note this is the size your gift bag … Read more
We are currently on half term and what better way to pass the time than doing a bit of Halloween craft by making Pumpkin Plates. This simple activity involves just paper plates, crayon and orange plate (green feathers/or green paint optional) Simply draw your pumpkin face or pattern onto the paper plate with a black … Read more
Craft with Children doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.With Halloween coming up I thought I’d show you how we cheaply and easily made a ghost from a few materials we had around the house. He looks so simple doesn’t it – well that’s because he is. All you need is a milk carton, a … Read more
Halloween can be such a fun time of year with dressing up. But sometimes you go into the shops and it’s all the same. If you fancied something different, or are on a budget why not make your own HALLOWEEN T-SHIRT As previously mentioned I have been doing Adult Education Classes in Halloween Craft one … Read more
If you’ve been following our Letter Learning Journey you will know that we have come to the Letter S. I am very lucky that in my area there are courses put on for adults for free. Currently there is a Halloween Craft one and this is where this idea comes from – you can visit the … Read more