Harveys Furniture Childrens' Summer Activity Workbook

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The summer holidays are here and that means two things. Number one, the kids have got loads of free time to fill with fun. Number two, they’ll need ideas to keep their creative minds sharp! So here’s a workbook of great ideas for families to try. make a giant pinwheel kids’ crafts for summer fun

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The summer holidays have arrived and it’s time to keep the kids’ entertained. Here at Harveys Furniture we’ve teamed up with five top bloggers to create a fun-filled summer activity workbook – and none of the activities cost more than £5 to make. Download it now and for easy arts and crafts ideas to keep the kids entertained all summer long

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The summer holidays are here and that means two things. Number one, the kids have got loads of free time to fill with fun.Number two, theyll need ideas to keep their creative minds sharp!So heres a workbook of great ideas for families to try.make a giant pinwheelkids crafts for summer funTwo pieces of different coloured paper cut into squares Wooden stick a lolly stick will work wellSmall, square eraser Pin Buttonyou will need:Lend a hand with scissors and pliers where needed to cut the paper and to bend the pin.how to MAKE A giant pinwheel5 or lessThe pin may poke through the back of the eraser - simply bend the pointy end at with the pliers. LETS SPIN!Now theyre ready FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN... WHY NOT COOL OFF WITH A SWEET TREAT?now follow these simple stepsGlue two squares of paper back to back, so different colours show on each side.1Thread your pin through a button, then the holes of your pinwheel, and stick it into the eraser.7Dig out a little hole in your eraser and t the wooden stick inside.6Put a drop of glue under each corner to hold it in place while you work on the handle.5Punch a hole in each corner, with a fth hole in the centre of the square.3Fold in each corner with a hole, so they line up above your central hole.4Cut a diagonal line from each of the four corners.2Fruit squash & water Share what your crafty kids are making. Tag your pictures using#HarveysSummeron Twitter and/or Instagram to win in August!Plastic cups & plastic spoonsRemove the frozen lolly from the cup after two hours and enjoy!Pop a plastic spoon in each cup, then leave your mixture to stand in the freezer.Mix up one part water to one part squash in your mould or plastic cup.123213how to make homemade ice lollies5 or lessyou will need:follow these simple steps for fun on a stick:Pinwheel and Ice Lolly images: Cerys Parker, www.rainydaymum.co.ukkicked off the holidays with our pinwheels and lolly projects this summer? see more exciting ways to have a fun summer staycation.try thesekick-startersfor youngimaginations.kids crafts for summer funmake a blanket fortNow point them in the right direction with these ideas:THREE BIG BLANKETS OR BED SHEETSA stack of pillowsToys & A TORCHTWO CHAIRS, A SOFA OR A BEDClothes pegsYOU WILL NEED:how to build a blanket fort5 or lessfind theIR perfect, SAFE, HIDEAWAY spot Start an epic adventure in the garden or try a quiet corner of your house.ARRANGE FURNITUREDrape blankets and sheets over chairs outside, or try the end of a bed, sofa or table, with pegs to hold them in place.SPARK THEIR IMAGINATIONIs it a fort? Is it a secret base? Offer up suggestions to start them off, then let them decide for themselves.guest listInvite the cuddly toys for company the more the merrier!food with a theme...No fort is complete without a bounty of treats. Healthy snacks like fruit are great for junior jungle explorers or arctic adventurers might enjoy a homemade lolly instead.if you need more inspiration for your blanket fort menu, read onbuild a blanket fortfollow these steps for an egg-straordinary cress patch:2 tsp cress seeds2 cotton wool ballsYOU WILL NEED:Felt-tip pens or acrylic paints1 eggGrow crazy cress heads5 or lessThese edible eggheads make great windowsill decorations while they bring the outdoors in.Wash out the empty shell.2. scrub up wellCarefully take the top quarter off the egg and pour away the contents.1.Off with their heads Put your cress head in an egg cup and pop it on a windowsill within a week you should have a nice head of hair. Not to mention the makings of a good sandwich...5. SIT & wait Pop a cotton wool ball in water, squeezing off the excess, then put it inside your shell, sprinkling a teaspoon of cress seeds on top.4. DIP INLet the kids decorate the shells with a face, then leave to dry.3. get creativeGrow crazy cress headsGIVE THAT egghead a trim!SEE IF YOUR CRESS PASSED THE TASTE TEST IN A CLASSIC EGG AND CRESS SARNIE.Need inspiration? See more#HarveysSummerprojects by our Facebook friends. Share your snaps to win!Fort and Cress Head images: Morgana Loze-Doyle, www.butwhymummywhy.comsummer wouldnt be complete without a big screen blockbuster so help them enjoy it with friends.bring that movie magic home with a simple bit of crafting.kids will love making their personal cinema and the pretty popcorn too. follow our guide below.kids crafts for summer funshare a secret cinema experiencefollow these simple stepsMagnifying glasswith a plano convex lensYour smartphonePaper clipPenWhite sheet or wall to project onScissorsShoeboxgaffer tapeyou willneed:how to make a projector5 or lesshow about a homemade cinema snack?use your homemade projector to watch videos or run a pho-to slideshow for your child and their friends. all on your own silver screen, for under 5.Bend your paper clip in six places to make a secure stand for your phone, this video shows you how: http://bit.ly/1Dtb5jQ3. make a stand 3. make a standThe image will project upside down, so youll need to make sure the screen doesnt automatically ip. (Not sure how to nd this setting? Google is your friend.).4. flip your phone 4. flip your phoneAttach the magnifying lens to the outside of the box with electric tape. Make sure its nice and secure and there are no gaps.2. Gaffer tapeAttach the magnifying lens to the 2. Gaffer tapePut up a white sheet so your images look clearer.6. hang your screen 6. hang your screenTrace around your magnifying glass on the front of the box, then cut out a hole.1. HOLE IN ONE 1. HOLE IN ONEPlace your phone at the back of the box, then move it forwards until the image looks sharp on the white sheet this step may take some time, but it will be worth it!7. find your focus 7. find your focusTurn off auto-brightness on your phone to stop it dimming.5. fix the lightTurn off auto-brightness on your 5. fix the lightMAKE AN OUTDOOR PROJECTORnow make the magic happenThe big screen experience isnt complete without popcorn here are the ingredients you need to make a fresh batch with a twist.HOW TO COOK UP COLOUR-EXPLOSION POPCORN2 cups of unpopped popcorn kernels1 tbsp butterfood colouring300g white sugar4 tbsp water5 or lessWhen your mixture boils, pour it on the popcorn while you stir.3. pops of colourPut all the other ingredients including the food colouring in a saucepan. Stir as you bring it to the boil.2. boil up funHeat up your popcorn in the microwave.1. get poppingDONE!Leave the mixture to stand for a few minutes until it cools a little, then share it out. The colour makes a private screening even more exciting!colour-explosion popcornHave you tried the cinema projects?Share your pictures with using#HarveysSummeron Twitter and Instagram to win a treat!Projector and Popcorn images: Emma Louise Vanstone, www.mummymummymum.comencourage nature into your garden to help your child explore the world they live in.make your garden a bird-friendly spothelp your kids craft a basic bird feeder theyll enjoy watching their new visitors feed every day.make a birdfeederkids crafts for summer funavScissors50 cm stringyou will need:Plastic drink bottle & cap (a 1 litre roundbottle works best)2 x 20-30cm sticks (or wooden spoons)Its so easy to make just follow these steps:how to CREATE A PLASTIC bottle BIRDFEEDER5 or lessbird feedClean the bottle and remove the label.1. Wash upPunch two holes near the bottom on either side of the bottle, and thread your stick through both. Repeat this a few centimetres higher, but at an angle so your sticks form a cross if you look from above.2. Make your perchesMake small holes around 4cm above each of the four perches youve created in step 2. Keep them a little less than a centimetre wide, or the seed will simply fall out on its own.3. Create feeding holesMake two little holes below the cap in the neck of the bottle, then thread your string through, tying the two ends together.4. Tie your handleWhenever you need to put in more feed (stick to sunower or mixed seeds), just open the cap and pop them in.5. Fill it up TIME TO HANG IT UP JUST CHOOSE A TREE BRANCH OR HANDY HOOK, SIT BACK WITH YOUR CHILD AND WAIT.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CATS!time for a lunch break?CREATE A PLASTIC BIRDFEEDERTry a light & tasty egg & cress sandwich: traditional summer eatingCut the sandwiches into fun shapes with a cookie cutter to make perfect picnic food for little hands. ideal for a spot of lunch in the garden.Made our crazy cress egghead?Give the little guy a haircut and combine with mayonnaise. Add lemon zest into the mix for a little zing.5 or lessTried our summer crafts with your kids?Share your pictures using#HarveysSummeron Twitter and Instagram and we could be treating you, visit our Facebook page for more details.Bird Feeder and Sandwich images: Sonia Constant, www.mummyconstant.comBaking is a great way to get inventive with yours over summer. And theyll love tasting their cookery!NOw make atreat togetherkids crafts for summer funbake some flapjacksSimple enough to get the kids involved heres how you do it:750g unsalted butter450g golden syrup1kg porridge oatshow to bake a tray of raisin flapjacksheres what you need500g soft brown sugar5 or less200g raisinswrap your flapjack in cling-film or foil to keep for up to a week.the end of an exciting summer draws near,so why not make one more memory withour final project?Use a large pan to melt the butter, sugar and syrup until it goes runny, then mix in the oats until theyre nicely coated.1. MELT & MIXTip your mix into a large tray lined with baking paper, then use a spatula to level it out.2. pour & levelTheyll take around 30 minutes at 160C (Gas 3). Dont worry if they look under-cooked.3. TIME TO BAkeLeave a tea towel over the top of the pan until completely cooled (about eight hours).4. COVER UPTurn out the pan, cut it into squares, and youre ready to eat!5. TUrn out, dig inbake some raisin flapjackskeen to keep it simple?try a ready-made crafting pack from your local stationer.What were your kidsholiday highlights?a trip abroad, fun with friends - perhaps a big day out?how to make a personalised postcardHelp yours bring those summer memories to life with a handmade postcard.Let them loose on our template, nd it on page 25. Then help them post it off to a loved one.5 or lessEnjoyed our series of summer crafts for kids?Remember you can win in August by submitting your craft pictures with#HarveysSummeron Twitter and Instagram!Flapjack and Postcard images: Christine Mosler,www.thinlyspread.co.ukTRAVEL BINGO!Keep kids entertained on car journeys with Travel Bingo and delay the dreaded Are we there yet? How many of these can yours spot?colour me inAnd share on Facebookfor a chance to win!