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Make an animal tracking tunnel!
Sep 7, 2023 | Animals, Nature, Spring, Summer
In New Zealand, we have the most beautiful native wildlife. Pīwakawaka, tūī, kererū, silvereyes and bellbirds roam our gardens and fill them with their beautiful song. But there are also predators in our gardens. Rats and mice are obvious pests; but hedgehogs also eat...
Game time – Draw a Garden!
Aug 31, 2023 | Free Printables, Games, Nature, Spring
Now that Winter's over and Spring is in the air, we're enjoying playing this free printable game. You don't need much to do it, so it's perfect for a rainy Spring day! Kids will love drawing their own gardens with a friend or two. You will need: Draw a Garden free...
Pet Who am I game!
Aug 10, 2023 | Animals, Free Printables, Games, Paper craft
This fun pet themed game is a great ice breaker and allows kids to start interacting in a fun way! We have created an easy printable but you can also play this game with any theme Things you need: Our free printable or pictures...
Let’s make a quirky cat! (free printable)
Aug 1, 2023 | Animals, Free Printables
Today, we're going to create fun cat puppets and then enjoy making up stories with them! Can you put on a performance for your family or friends? You will need: Free Quirky Cat printable Scissors Glue dots Pen Pipe cleaners - brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue,...
Free Shark Printable
Jul 11, 2023 | Animals, Free Printables, Ocean Ideas
Have you seen our free shark printable colouring page? It's not just a colouring page - you can cut the shark out and fold it so it can snack on some tasty fish. If you draw other items as well, you could talk about the importance of keeping rubbish out of our water,...
Penguin Bookmark
Jun 22, 2023 | Animals, Antarctica, Paper craft
This cute penguin bookmark is an adorable way to mark your place in your favourite book! Items you will need Black A4 paper or origami square paper White Paper Orange paper Googly Eyes Glue stick Instructions Fold your paper to create a square, then fold it into a...
Matariki Keyring
Jun 21, 2023 | Matariki, Space
Share the spirit of Matariki with your friends and family by gifting them this starry keyring! Supplies needed: Matariki stars Keyring Wax cord Star beads Wooden beads Scissors Instructions: Tie the waxed thread through the star with a loop knot. 1 2 3 String on the...
Matariki Stars
Jun 17, 2023 | Free Printables, Matariki, Space
Use our free downloadable printable to make fun paper 3d stars! Supplies needed Free Matariki craft star printable Glue stick or double sided tape Felt Markers Stick on gems Scissors Instructions Print out the free printable and gather some supplies to decorate! Start...
Using Watercolours
Jan 27, 2023 | Art Ideas, Ocean Ideas, Uncategorized, Watercolour
Learn the basics of using watercolours! Watercolours are a great medium to use with children and there are so many basic techniques they will have fun learning about ! For this project you will need: Basic Watercolour set Brush Water Watercolour paper or at least...