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Rainbow Alphabet Crayons
Create your own alphabet of crayons for a fun gift for preschoolers and a sneaky way to practise some early literacy skills at the same time! These beautiful, rainbow alphabet crayons are...
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Shaving Cream Marbling Autumn Leaves
Create some beautiful Autumnal leaves using a simple marbling technique with shaving cream, paint and glitter! Beautiful for creating Fall displays at home or in the classroom!It's been a long time...
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Paper Art for Kids [from It's Playtime!]
Here are some creative and fun ways to make art with paper from last week's It's Playtime! I love the colours, textures and dimension explored in each project and am feeling inspired to get the papers...
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Yarn and Ribbon Wrapped Pumpkins!
Use yarn and ribbons to wrap around pumpkins, for a bright and beautiful alternative to pumpkin carving this Autumn season! Great for fine and gross motor co-ordination skills, as well as encouraging...
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Travel Size Baby Treasure Basket!
Create a travel size treasure basket for carrying in your bag to keep your baby busy and playful while out and about! Based on the Montessori and Reggio principles of heuristic play (playing with...
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Alphabet Pumpkins and 5 Playful Literacy Games!
Put a new twist on the usual pumpkin decorating by incorporating some playful learning of letters and sounds! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, these alphabet pumpkins promote great fine motor...
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Autumnal Nature Art Activities for Kids! [It's Playtime]
Use natural items found on walks this Autumn to create some beautiful and creative art work with kids! These ideas were all linked up to It's Playtime last week, with a couple of our own thrown into...
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Hedgehog Hibernation Exploration Basket
Create an exploration basket with natural treasures to find out about Autumn, hibernation and hedgehogs! It's the perfect time of year for going on nature walks and foraging for fallen treasures to...
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The Artful Year: Autumn eBook Review and Special Offer!
Get your own copy of this wonderful eBook packed with Autumn crafts, art activities, baking and family traditions by the very talented Jean of The Artful Parent for a very special price this weekend!I...
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Easy Sparkler Treats for Bonfire Night or New Years!
Make some super-simple, sparkler snacks (say that 10x really fast!) as a tasty treat on Bonfire Night or for for a kids New Year's Eve party!This is really fun and easy way to create some edible...
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Baby Place Space for 6-18 Months: Inspired by Montessori and Reggio
Create a simple yet stimulating baby play area using open-ended toys made from natural materials and incorporating some philosophies from Montessori and Reggio thinking.When baby Bean was newborn we...
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Leaf Activities for Kids! [from It's Playtime]
Here is a collection of fun leaf themed activities and crafts for kids, from It's Playtime, with a few of our own thrown into the mix! These should keep your little ones busy as the leaves fall!Top to...
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50 Activities for Playing and Learning with Insects!
Do you know any kids who love bugs and all things creepy crawlie?! Here are over 50 fantastic activity ideas for keeping kids busy with their favourite topic, from art and crafts, to learning...
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Jam Jar and Tissue Paper Luminaries
Create beautiful stained glass lanterns using recycled glass jars, tissue paper and sequins! Perfect for an afternoon art activity on these dark Autumn and Winter afternoons and they look so beautiful...
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Easy Cooking With Kids [It's Playtime!}
I love these fun and easily achievable cooking projects to do with kids that were linked up to It's Playtime! Special treats and seasonal goodies for the whole family that promote a lot of learning...
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Baby Sensory Play: Raspberry Spaghetti
Make a fun, creative and stimulating sensory play experience for baby using spaghetti flavoured naturally with fresh raspberries! Fantastic for promoting curiosity, investigation and exploration for...
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Top Toy List for 2-6 Year Olds!
Here is a list of my favourite toys and resources for young children aged 2 to 6, which all promote open-ended play, curiosity, independence and creativity!Over on my Facebook page recently many...
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Thanksgiving and Gratitude Activities for Kids [It's Playtime!]
Here are some inventive and fun ways to nurture gratitude in your kids, and to celebrate Thanksgiving together, from book suggestions to thought-provoking thankfulness activities for all. These were...
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Introducing: Bed-e-Byes Baby Interiors and Discount Code!
I'm very excited to be welcoming a new sponsor, Bed-e-Byes nursery interiors online store, here on The Imagination Tree this month, and to be able to offer an exclusive discount code just for you...
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Moon Dust Sensory Writing Tray
Create some magical, sparkly moon dust for use in early literacy, mark-making and writing activities! A creative, original and fun way to get kids excited about learning, as well as being a great,...
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