ideas/activities

[bmz]

i'm running out of ideas/activities for the kids i seem to be spending out too much for craft kits etc. which is what they like. any ideas/activities i can do that are free - anything appreciated bev.

How old are they?

Home made playdoh

Gloop

Papier mache - this can be a project over a fortninght. I think I use one cup of corn flour to 3 cups of water, boil in a pan whilst stirring, thickens to make glue, cool and use.

Autumn foraging - leaves/acorns/pine cones/seeds/whatever you pick up, dry and stick to card to make collages, or tie onto string to make mobiles.

HTH

thanks for your response. they are 5 and 7 years old.

home made playdough? how do you make that

Home mad playdoh is fab and easy I use this recipe on nick jr website

many thanks.

some children like making cards. just need some stiffish paper, felt tip pens etc and whatever scraps are in your arts and crafts box. lots of glue, a couple of pairs of scissors and maybe some glitter - if you can stand the thought of having a fairy house for the next umpteen years!