Fun things to do with your child

Here are some fun activities you can do with your child/children:

Flying Fish

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Japanese Flying Carp.

Playdough Recipe

Did you know you can make playdough in next to no time from everyday ingredients found in your kitchen cupboards? Save money and involve the kids in this thrifty kitchen craft activity.

Makes 1 coloured ball
Prep 10 minutes

You will need:

8 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp table salt
60ml warm water
Food colouring
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.
Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.
Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.
Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air) in the fridge to keep it fresh. You can make a batch of colours and give away as kids' party bag favours or hold a playdough party for your child's next birthday.

Milk Carton Elephants

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Milk Carton Elephants.

Home Made Prints

So easy to make!

A cup of salt
A cup of plain flour
1/2 cup of water
Knead and roll into a shape of your choice on a greased baking tray
Do your prints then bake at 180 degrees for 45 mins
Allow it to cool down then decorate

Twirling Lovebugs

Here's a step-by-step guide on making Twirling Lovebugs.

Rainbow Butterfly Footprint

A lovely keepsake!

Start by squirting each of your rainbow colours onto a palette. Squirt your paint onto a paper plate to save washing up!
Paint a stripe of each colour across your child's feet. Paint quickly to make sure you don't allow the paint to dry out. For babies and young children it may be easier to take the prints while they are sitting down.
Print your child's feet onto a piece of paper or card. Keep the prints close to each other and make sure the outer edge of each of the print is in the middle of the butterfly print.
Draw the butterflies body between the footprints using a black pen.