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Butterfly painting

Butterfly painting

This painting activity is so much fun and teaches children all about symmetry!

What you need:

  • Butterfly shapes cut out. I find it easiest to fold a piece of paper in half, then draw one half of the butterfly from the fold. When you then cut it out you will have a perfectly symmetrical butterfly.
  • Paints. I try and go for washable
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Number tracing with paints activity

My daughter absolutely loves painting, so I thought what better way to teach her numbers than through a finger painting activity ? This activity was super easy and your children won’t even know they are learning at the same time.

What you will need:
  • Paints. We always make sure we use washable paints as my daughter always ends up totally covered!
  • Painting apron
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Skittles rainbow experiment

Skittles rainbow experiment

My four year old is a bit obsessed with rainbows recently, I think it started with us supporting the NHS by filling our windows with pictures of rainbows at the start of the pandemic! This skittles activity is a great, quick activity that will entertain them and teach them a bit about science at the same time.

What you need:

  • Some
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Pioneering ‘Nature Friendly Schools’ launches new phase to boost children’s learning at a critical time

Pioneering ‘Nature Friendly Schools’ launches new phase to boost children’s learning at a critical time

Almost 30,000 school children from disadvantaged areas are set to enjoy classes in nature this spring in a ground-breaking outdoor learning project spearheaded by The Wildlife Trusts. Nature Friendly Schools gives children from some of the poorest communities in the country...

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