Creative Minds
Being creative helps us to observe the world differently, deal with uncertainty and become better problem solvers. Which is all part of keeping a healthy and happy mind. Explore these quick, simple and fun art projects to get the creative juices flowing.
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Cardboard
Theatre
Put on your own puppet shows from the comfort of your own living room.
All you need is:
- Cardboard box
- (Safe scissors)
- Paper (preferably red)
- Paint or colouring pens
- Pencil and ruler
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Toilet Roll Constellations
Create your own star-filled universe with just some tin foil, cardboard tubes and torch.
All you need is:
- Toilet roll tubes
- Tin foil
- Paper
- Black and silver paint or colouring pens
- Scissors and pin (be careful)
- Torch
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Maths
Pong
Play whilst learning about maths by using simple equations (throwing around ping pong balls).
All you will need is:
- Paper cups
- Ping pong balls
- Plain paper
- Cardboard
- (Safe) scissors
- A hard surface (to bounce the balls from)
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Toilet Roll
Zoo
Can't get to a real zoo? No problem, just make your own.
All you will need is:
- Toilet paper tubes
- Paper
- Glue
- (Safe) scissors
- String
- Paint and/or pen
- Googly eyes (optional)
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Smile
Kites
Spread smiles to all who pass by with these Smile Kites that share messages of positivity.
All you will need:
- Tracing/Baking paper
- (Paper) straws or lollipop sticks
- Cellotape
- (Safe) scissors
- String
- Colouring pens
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Mean
Magpie
Partner up with the Mean Magpie to take down all the other birdies in town.
All you will need:
- Paper cups
- Colouring pens/pencils
- (Safe) scissors
- Tin foil
- Space to play