Let's Get Creative

Creative play will support your child’s curiosity, while playing encourage them to try new things, ask questions and develop their imagination. It will develop important skills for learning throughout life:

• hand-eye coordination
• physical development
• confidence in their own ideas and to explore new situations
• chances to learn new words and use language
• develop concentration and focus
• encourage social skills.

Your child is never too young to take part - just be aware of the level of supervision needed and make sure you have newspaper at the ready!

Here’s some useful links with further information and ideas:

• Family Hub Craft– Take a look at the Family Hub Craft page for ideas on a variety of craft activities to do with your child at home through the YouTube channel.

• Community Crates Fun - Fun videos that give you ideas on a variety of craft activities to do with your children at home along with information sheets explaining what the activity teaches your child.

• BBC Tiny Happy People - Easy ways to help your child learn through craft activities, even if you don’t think you are creative! Lots of simple ideas to get crafty and chatty with your child.
• PACEY – Activity and Craft ideas to try at home.
• 9 activities to boost Creativity in Children - Activities to encourage creativity outdoors.
• Easy Peasy and Fun - Drawing activities for children
• The Best Ideas for Kids - The Best Ideas for children providing daily inspiration for activities, crafts, food and fun!