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Clean jam jar

White plasticine

Plastic model trees and festive figures (Christmas cake decorations are perfect!)

Glitter

Water

Glycerin (available from chemists)

Epoxy resin glue, or any other waterproof glue (available from DIY and craft shops)

A helpful grown up to do some gluing

You will need:

You will need an assistant, so make sure that an adult helps you!

1. Inside the lid of your jar build a snowy hill from the white plasticine. This will make it easier to see your little figures.

2. Place the figures and trees on the hill.

3. Ask an adult to glue the hill and figures in place for you, and leave to dry for 15 minutes.

4. Fill the jar with water, almost to the very top. Add two teaspoons of glitter, two drops of glycerin, and stir.

5. Screw the lid tightly back on to your jar. Make sure it is on properly, so it does not leak.

6. Turn upside down, gently shake, and watch the snow swirl around!

Lucy’s Magic Snow Globe – Anne BoothThis activity is taken from Lucy’s Magic Snow Globe.

Lucy has found a tiny baby rabbit, injured and all alone. With a house full of visitors, looking after him is going to be difficult, and it seems like only a miracle can save him. But with the help of her special snow globe, and a sprinkle of magic, Lucy might just reunite him with his own family in time for Christmas Day.

Make your own snow globe from Lucy’s Magic Snow Globe