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Tape towers

10 – 20 mins mathematical concepts, fine motor, creative Minimal mess Tape towers require little effort, a few resources, but an abundance of play and learning opportunities.  In this activity your child will problem solve, predict, use trial and error, challenge themselves, use creativity, engage with fine motor skills and be exposed to many mathematical …

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Rock painting- hide and seek

15 – 25 mins Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, creative, children develop a sense of belonging, community participation Minimal mess Rock paintings are a simple art experience for children and adults alike and so much fun! There is no right or wrong, just room for pure creative expression. Collect rocks when you are out and about, …

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Dinosaur ice excavation

15 – 25 mins Experimentation, problem solving, critical thinking, fine motor Minimal mess Requires preparation Looking for a super simple activity that provides amble amounts of play? Then you HAVE to try this brilliant Dinosaur ice excavation activity.  With just the use of 5 household items you will create a sensory science experiment that encourages …

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Magnetic tile pattern boards

15 – 20 mins Patterning, shape recognition, problem solving, fine motor Minimal mess Easy set up Have you ever played with magnetic tiles? They’re those colourful, magnetic construction toys that are so much fun to design and play with. In this activity we have created some DIY pattern boards, in which children are encouraged to …

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Goop

15 – 25 mins Fine motor, sensory awareness, cause & effect principles, creative Messy! Goop is a fantastic sensory experience that has an unusual texture that will keep your child fascinated. Goop holds two forms, a solid and a liquid; pick it up as a solid and watch it ooze down your fingers again. This …

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