Paper plate dinosaur- model making with young children
One for slightly older toddlers as it is a little fiddly, but the painting and decorating of the body could be done by anyone. ROAR!!!!
Model making with babies and toddlers
Egg box collage
Using old egg boxes gives a lovely 3D collage- and it soaks up loads of glue! Decorate with anything that takes your fancy :)
Elmer the Elephant plastic milk carton collage
Another lovely idea brought home from nursery. They used coloured squares of tissue paper and googly eyes, all stuck on an old milk carton.
Hand and footprint man
Samuel made this when he was about 10 months. It's one of those things we will keep forever. What you need: white card wool or…
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…
SuperFoam Modelling Beads- modelling and sensory activity
These beads are slightly sticky to the touch, but don't leave you with sticky hands. They can be squished and moulded together to make any…
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…