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Paper plate snake- easy animal collage
What you need: paper plate paper triangles glue google eye Preparation: draw a spiral on the paper plates cut out the bits to stick on-…
Collage ideas for babies and toddlers
This was version 2- I lost the first example!- outside card
“Love you to bits” Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Valentines Day card
Sammy, my eldest, brought this home from school. I thought it was so lovely I would share the idea. What you need: White card dark…
Use your shreaded paper to make a collage or face
Either a gluing and sticking activity, or a sensory one Some children didn't actually make anything, but just liked to play with the shreaded paper.…
Homemade collage calendar
I made this in January as I found the stick on calendars in a sale, but I would have made them before Christmas and given…
Homemade bauble with lollipop sticks
These are so simple, but look very effective. What you need: lollipop sticks (3 per child)- plain ones are better craft wire glittery bits glue…
homemade paper bauble
Very simple to make and gives your Christmas tree a homely feel. What you need: paper or card in any colour children's scissors glittery bits…
“Santa stop here” door hanger
This is something to make with your little ones just before Christmas. What you need: card. We used white because we had lots of it,…
Autumn leaf pen pot
What you need: autumn leaves toilet roll tube PVA glue and spreaders Make sure you don't collect the leaves too early, or they will be…
Rowan got stuck in before I could put an apron on!
Autumn leaf painting
What you need: collection of leaves- not too dry or they are too brittle. I picked an hour or so before the session ready mix…
Made by my 2 year old, but modelled by Sam!
Make a party hat
This are a bit different, but are easy to do and require little preparation. What you need: thin card or sugar paper sellotape stapler and…
Make a paper bowl flying saucer
What you need: 2 paper bowls (or plates) space decorations. We used stickers and felt pens sellotape Preparation: staple the plates together and put some…
This was made using bought felt shapes
Autumn Wreath Decoration: Autumn craft idea for children
What you need: card real or cardboard leaves PVA glue ribbon Or you can buy a wreath decoration pack which comes complete with felt leaf…
Easy and safe model making: Wet & Stick Noodles
These are dried and coloured pieces of maize that are safe and 100% biodegradable - although they may pose a choking hazard for babies. I…
Paper plate shaker: junk model musical instrument
What you need: paper plates collage bits PVA glue glue spreaders tissue or crepe paper pens stapler dried peas or beans How to make your…
Parrot collage with wiggle eyes!
What you need: white card PVA glue glue spreaders feathers glitter wiggle eyes Preparation: Cut out parrot shapes from the white card. How to make…
Vegetable printing and pasta collage
I saw this at a local Sure start group, and I have copied it several times! It's messy, but very popular. What you need: fruit…
Make a kite- easy craft idea for children
Very easy to make. What you need: Brightly coloured thick paper or thin card tissue paper wool bits to stick on glue Preparation: cut out…
Paper Bunting Collage
We made this on the last session of the year and used them to decorate the hall. What you need: sugar paper collage materials stapler…
Easter egg-easy collage for very young children
A very simple idea- these are often the most popular. What you need: Card shiny paper or other collage materials glue Preparation: Cut out egg…
Sandcastle pictures
This was very popular, but you will need a good vacuum cleaner to hoover up that sand! What you need: play sand thick paper or…