You will need lots and lots of dry towels (and a handy tumble dryer), a large bowl, water, cups, empty containers, plastic bath toys etc.
Water is always such a firm favourite so indulge this desire every once in a while but make sure you have plenty of dry towels to mop up the mess. Fill [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Free’
23 January 2009
DIY Play # 9 – Water Games
23 January 2009
DIY Play # 8 – Make your own Gloop
- Messy Play (Easy to make and easy to clean up with water)
You will need a box of cornstarch and some water (food colouring is optional).
Empty most of the box of cornstarch into a large pan or baking tray. Gradually add water until the mixture starts dripping off a spoon. Adjust the consistency by adding more [...]
23 January 2009
DIY Play # 7 – An Indoor Sandbox
– Bring the fun inside without the mess
You Will Need:
Large plastic box or container
Rice or cereal
Measuring cups, a variety of spoons and some favourite pieces from the Little Miss’ tea set
Large towels or a sheet for easy clean-up
Fill a plastic box with rice or breakfast cereal, and place it on a sheet or towel [...]
23 January 2009
Touchy, Feely
- Free fun for fiddlers
Feeling bored? And a little touchy about money? We’ve lined up the greatest fun for you to have at home with our DIY games and activities. And the best bit is that it’s all free – or close to it with all ingredients available at your local shops (if not already [...]
19 January 2009
The Experiment
- Fantastic free fun at the Science Museum (SW7)
Mummy’s idea of successful experimentation is mixing medleys of marrows, mushrooms and mushy peas. I prefer my experiments to be a little more scientific in nature.
That’s why I head to the Science Museum where test tubes – and tots – gurgle in delight.
For the under [...]
