What we have been up to Here is a little taste of just some of the recent art projects we have been doing this term in arts and craft class. From our Autumn term 2018 For every project, there are so many different results. Seeing how the children will take your idea and run with […]
Straffan Summer Camp We will be holding two summer camps in Straffan National School this year. The first is in July from the 23rd to the 27th and the second is in August from the 20th to the 24th ****UPDATE – The August Straffan Summer Camp is now SOLD OUT**** All our summer camps run […]
Easter is almost here and so are the myriad of possibilities for crafting and fun activities, whether they are indoor or outdoor. There is plenty to make see and do over the holiday, for both child and adult to enjoy. So many ideas, where to start? First would be the obvious, Easter egg hunting! The thrill of seeking and finding […]
St. Patrick’s day festivities are all about fun and lots of colour. There’s no better way to start off the celebrations, then to craft your very own St. Patrick’s day props, decorations, pictures and cards. With so many different varieties of green, white and gold and heaps of creative ideas, no two pieces will be quite the same and […]
The humble cardboard box holds so many possibilities, so why not get creative and have a little crafting fun with them, before they go in the recycling bin. How often has it happened, that children receive gifts that come in cardboard boxes, only to discard the gift and spend the day playing with the box instead? With a little imagination […]
The start of a new year brings a promise of new beginnings and what a better way to kick start the New Year than by getting super organised. The month of January is all about leftovers, be it sweet treats, gifts or even Christmas cards. What do you do with the items that you do not need […]
Todays ‘Getting Organised’ post is looking at craft supplies. While it’s aimed at getting your children’s arts and craft supplies in a manageable and more importantly; a usable state, the tips here can be applied to adults craft supplies storage and organisation too. The main focus of this post is on reusing supplies that you […]
This video by Abby Elizabeth over on her youtube channel shows you a very simple and clear tutorial on how to make chalkboard labels for glass jars. If you are buying chalkboard paint I have always found the Rustins brand to be really good. You can pick up chalkboard paint in most good paint shops, […]
Resources 101: The following websites offer free printable drawing pages for children. If you have one that you use and want to add to the mix leave the link in the comments. 1 – www.education.com link here 2 – Good for Disney characters: www.educationalcoloringpages.com link here and […]
