Art & Design

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate kindness, creativity and connection in your setting or classroom. From hands-on crafts to playful learning activities, exploring themes of love and friendship doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.

Winter is the perfect season to slow down, explore sensory experiences, and spark creativity through play. From icy science experiments to imaginative small world set-ups, these winter-themed ideas shared by some of our favourite creators offer engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for children both at home and in early years settings.

When it comes to Christmas, the little details can make all the difference and gift wrap is no exception. Instead of reaching for shop-bought paper this year, why not try something fun, festive, and personal? Creating your own DIY Christmas wrapping paper and decorations is a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your presents. Not only is it a creative activity the whole family can enjoy, but it also makes your gifts look extra special under the tree. Keep reading for some exciting festive gift wrap ideas…

Hanukkah is a wonderful time for family and friends to come together and celebrate, and what better way to get children involved than through crafts! Here are three engaging Hanukkah-themed crafts, each inspired by traditional symbols of the holiday. These activities are simple, fun, and perfect for kids to create decorations for the Hanukkah season.

Create lasting holiday memories with 6 simple Christmas card crafts for kids! Fun, easy, and meaningful keepsakes perfect for home or classroom celebrations.

Get inspired this festive season with a collection of creative play ideas from your favourite early years creators. From gingerbread shadow puppets and nature-made stick stars to cardboard villages, bookish nativity play, and sensory mud-kitchen setups, these activities spark imagination, support learning, and bring festive magic to every home or classroom. 

Spark your child's creativity with fun, seasonal air-dry clay projects! From autumn leaves to festive decorations, these hands-on crafts help kids develop fine motor skills, explore cultural traditions, and express their imagination all year round.

Bonfire Night is an exciting time of the year filled with colour, light, and sound. It’s also the perfect opportunity to educate children on a key part of England's history.

Sparkling tinsel pipe cleaners are a wonderfully versatile resource for seasonal crafting with children. Whether you're in the classroom or crafting at home, these sparkly tools can be transformed into festive decorations, gifts, and learning resources. From Bonfire Night to Christmas, Hanukkah to imaginative play, there’s a pipe cleaner project for every occasion.