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Frances Couper
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Where wonder and science meet
I have never thought about myself as a scientist. Most people who know me would not think of me as a scientist. I think it mainly boils...
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Frances Couper
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Make: Weather Cloud
This was meant to be an experiment to show clouds and the water cycle but I think we had so much fun that I don't think we even talked...
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Frances Couper
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Lava lamp experiments
This is an amazing science experiment for children and you probably already have the bits you need at home. It comes from the book...
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Frances Couper
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Make: Playdough
Playdough is amazing! Its great for kids to build up the muscles in their hands which they will need for writing and small movements...
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Frances Couper
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Bake; banana pancakes
We first started making these when biggest girl started weaning. It took a while to get used to the texture of the pancake while cooking...
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Frances Couper
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Make; worry dolls
Worry Dolls are said to have originated from Guatemala and are a series of small dolls that children can tell their worries to before...
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Frances Couper
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Make; Emotion Stones
It shouldn't be surprising to know that we are not born able to understand or regulate (manage) our emotions but people do expect...
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Frances Couper
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Surviving home; finding space
This lockdown has looked and felt very different to the previous ones. It's dark and cold outside and it can feel pretty hopeless inside...
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Frances Couper
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Make: salt painting
Salt painting is really fun and beautiful. A great way to wonder and create. All you need is PVA glue, salt and water colour paint....
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Frances Couper
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Make: Journey Stick
Journey sticks have been used for hundreds of generations in different cultures as a way of remembering a route or a journey. The idea is...
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Frances Couper
Dec 30, 20201 min read
Make: New Years Fireworks
Both the girls love fireworks and while we wont be going to any this year, we decided to make our own. You will need: Paper (darker...
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Frances Couper
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Make: nativity story stones.
You may have noticed I love painting stones! Story stones are one of my favourite to do. The kids love to do them too, though these ones...
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Frances Couper
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Make; paper plate angel
This idea came in a pack from my youngest's nursery and she wanted to have a go! Firstly, cut your paper plate in half down the middle...
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Frances Couper
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Make: Laminated Baubles
This craft is only really easy if you have access to a laminator but, if you do, it s really very simple. Once again, the idea came from...
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Frances Couper
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Make; Lollypop stick decorations
It's been a lolly pop stick kind of Christmas here! But the original inspiration came from my amazing friend and Mother of four who...
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Frances Couper
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Make; angel cards
We invented these cards almost by accident last year when we were playing around with the glossy Christmas magazines you were given in...
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Frances Couper
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Make; gift boxes
I will start with a disclaimer that this craft was invented by my 3yr old. We had the paints out and I asked her if there was anything...
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Frances Couper
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Christmas make: toilet roll trees
I'm going to start by saying that we microwave out toilet rolls for 2mins first which I was once told kills off any bugs. I've never...
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