Discover how to craft a felt piglet with the help of our step-by-step instructions taken from Crafting a Felt Farm: A Waldorf Project for All Ages by Rotraud Reinhard. This project is for suitable for older children and beginners, but if you are entirely new to felting, there are many introductory videos online to...
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With everyone spending more time at home just now we thought you might appreciate some new ideas for crafting with your kids. Here, we share a selection of fun activities for you to get started! Ladybirds from Paper Folding with Children You will need:• Red origami paper, 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6...
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Dear Friends, In this time of uncertainty, when the world seems almost unrecognisable, we would like to send out our love and best wishes to our readers both near and far. We’re in awe of the people being creative and supportive to their communities. In these tough times we all have to stick together...
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Teach children how to engage with the seasons with the help of “Spring and Summer Nature Activities for Waldorf Kindergartens.” This book is full of wonderful ideas and projects for kindergarten teachers including growing and cooking fresh herbs, caring for butterflies, using plant dyes, building bird boxes, creating a stimulating kindergarten garden, and working...
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Whittling is the perfect activity to keep children entertained in the winter months, and Frank Egholm’s wonderful book – Easy Wood Carving for Children – is packed full of more than 50 whittling projects for both new and experienced wood carvers alike. It has lots of practical tips on safe carving techniques and handling...
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With children spending more and more time glued to screens these days, whittling or wood carving is the perfect way for creative and crafty kids to reconnect with the world around them in a practical and more meaningful way. This traditional hobby is easy to learn, fun to do, and almost everything you need...
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Whittling is a wonderful hobby that’s had a big revival over the past 10 years, and it is the perfect outdoor hobby for adventurous children! Frank Egholm’s new book – Easy Wood Carving for Children – is packed with ideas to get the creative energy flowing, with clear step-by-step instructions for over 50 projects. We asked...
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With autumn in full swing, there is an abundance of apples in supermarkets and maybe even in your garden! These warming apple recipes from Autumn Nature Activities for Children make perfect sweet treats as the days get colder. Try these baked apples or apple pancakes this autumn. Or, prepare apple jam to enjoy all...
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Get your classroom ready to celebrate Michaelmas with these easy Michaelmas crafts. Your class will love collecting brightly coloured leaves to create their own window artwork. Make a leaf window border for autumn, or celebrate Michaelmas with your own dragon design. Find more Michaelmas crafts in Crafts Through the Year. Autumn leaf decorations It...
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These almond biscuits are so simple to make – why not bake them with your family this weekend? They make a perfect accompaniment for a hot drink as we come into the autumn months. The recipe is taken from The Living Kitchen, a book full of nourishing organic recipes for the whole family to...
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