Children’s Activities

What's On In Brisbane - Animal Storage Jars

Animal Storage Jars

Recycle jelly and sauce jars to hold all your little toys, item, and coins. Give your glass a new lease on life by making these adorable animal buddy jars to display in your room! Supplies Clean, empty glass jars Felt Pom poms Scissors Glue Wiggly eyes White acrylic paint Construction Paper Instructions Remove lid from [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Jingle Bell Tubes Craft

Jingle Bell Tubes Craft

Children will love making these homemade musical instruments out of cheap materials including a paper towel roll, stiff paper and jingle bells. Supplies Glue stick 1 sheet  blue and orange construction paper Scissors Paper towel roll 4 pieces of 60 cm long strands of yarn 6 jingle bells Red, green and blue construction paper cut [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Save money making homemade sidewalk chalk. Then enjoy by creating sidewalk artwork or a hopscotch pattern. Supplies Aluminum foil Disposable plastic container Plaster of Paris Toilet tissue tube Duct tape Liquid tempera paint Water Spoon Instructions Cover one end of the toilet paper tube with duct tape. Roll an 8- by-41/2-inch piece of aluminum foil [...]

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What's On In Brisbane? - Pony Beads Personalized Camp Bracelets

Pony Beads Personalized Camp Bracelets

Camp inspired craft name bracelets. Supplies White yarn Glue Assorted pony beads Alphabet beads Instructions Stretch  yarn out the full length of your outstretched arms. Put the two cut ends of the yarn together and tie a knot in the looped end. Tape the looped end to a table to keep it steady. Put a [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Ocean View Porthole Project

Ocean View Porthole Project

A unique and fun way to celebrate summer. Create a wonderful summertime theme and learn all about sea life and the importance of preserving the ocean and its inhabitants. Supplies Two paper plates Silver  paint Pieces of ring shaped toys or cereal Fish-shaped toys Silk plant leaves Sea shells Sand Elmer’s glue Blue cellophane Wax [...]

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What's On In Brisbane? - Craft Stick Keepsake Boxes

Craft Stick Keepsake Boxes

Have fun creating these beautiful keepsake craft stick jewelry boxes. Give away to family members as birthday or holiday gifts. Allow your child to decorate as they wish to add personality and uniqueness. Supplies Craft sticks Elmers’ glue Beads White paint Glitter glue Plastic jewels Paintbrush Wax paper Instructions Put several craft sticks next to [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Maracas

Maracas

Homemade maracas made from your choice of empty yogurt containers or from helium quality balloons. A great idea for making use of recycled materials and teaching your child the importance of recycling and keeping our earth clean. These maracas also make great New Years noise makers. Supplies Needed Construction paper Electrical or masking tape Colored [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Homemade Pretend Bagpipes

Homemade Pretend Bagpipes

Have hours of fun and learn about a new culture with these pretend Scottish bagpipes, Although not functional these bagpipes will allow your child to use their imagination and develop a genuine interest in music. Supplies Needed Plaid fabric 3-5 paper towel tubes Acrylic paints Thread Needle Hot-glue gun Foam batting fiber fill Rope Instructions [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Flower-covered Keepsake PictureFrames

Flower-covered Keepsake Picture Frames

What could be better than saving your child’s most precious childhood photos in a  photo frame a  parent and child made together. This project recycles toilet paper tubes, so make this project an opportunity to teach your child about recycling and about keeping our environment clean. Supplies Needed Paintbrushes and acrylic paints 4 toilet paper [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Felt Textbook Covers

Felt Textbook Covers

These easy and attractive book covers give your child’s favorite books the protection they need. You can customize your cover with a folder pocket, a pencil holder or a button closure. Add a unique flair to your child’s notebook, text books, or novels and have a blast and quality bonding time making them. Supplies Needed [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Homemade Beaded Bracelets

Homemade Beaded Bracelets

We all know little girls love playing dress up and pretending to be all grown up like mom. Unfortunately, often times, they choose to play dress up with moms jewelry, clothes, and make up, which can quickly become frustrating, stressful and sometimes expensive if those items need to be replaced if damage. Here is a [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Fun Hand Puppets

Fun Hand Puppets

Hand Puppets are a fun and inexpensive way  to expand on the make-believe play that so many children simply love. With a little motivation from you, hand puppets will help your children acquire strong learning abilities and build valuable communication and critical-thinking skills. Hand Puppet performances are also extremely creative and open-minded and can be [...]

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