Collage Tree
Sam collaged an autumn tree but you can of course adapt the colours of tissue paper in this craft to make a lovely blossom tree for spring, a summer tree full of foliage, or perhaps an apple tree.
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Stamped Leaf Tree
Use a lovely leaf and some twigs collected when out walking and turn them into a picture of an autumn tree with this fun stamping craft. Scroll down to see what the leaf looks like when it is ready to make the print - such fun!
Felt Tip Watercolour Tree
We enjoyed watching how the colours from the old felt tip pens used in this craft spread, and the resultant picture is very pretty. Make sure you use a good thick paper though, or the result might be disappointing.
Paper Plate Marbling Tree
This is a simple technique which involves a paper plate (one of our favourite crafting ingredients!) and lots of colourful paint. You will need some patience while the "tree" dries!
Model Autumn Tree
Our autumn tree is textural and fun for younger children to make and display. Of course if you can find a green "scrunchy" you can adapt the craft for spring and summer too.
Paint an Autumn Tree Using Shaving Foam
Sam turned a shaving foam painting (instructions here) in a fabulous autumn tree by waiting for the original painting to dry and then adding a trunk and brunches with dark brown paint. Obviously the same technique could be used in many ways!
Shaving Foam Painting 1
Sam really enjoyed our shaving foam painting experiement. The method means that there's always a certain amount of excitment about how the painting will turn out!
Next 200 Common Words Flash Cards 2
More flash cards for learning vocabulary! This set comprises the second hundred of the "next 200 common words" according to Letters and Sounds, four to a page. This is a 25-page pdf file.
Next 200 Common Words Fan 2
Make a fan that displays the second hundred of the "next 200 common words" according to Letters and Sounds. It's a fun way to keep track of words that the children can read confidently or might need more practice on.
Next 200 Common Words Flash Cards 1
Learning the next 200 common words (Letters and Sounds) is made fun with this set of flash cards. This set 1 comprises the first hundred, four to a page. Just slice or cut along the dotted line. Be warned - this is a 25-page pdf file!
Next 200 Common Words Fan 1
Of the next 200 common words according to Letters and Sounds, here are the first hundred ready to be made into a useful fan. Just follow the instructions on the 3-page printable below.
Next 200 Common Word Cards 2
Here are the second hundred of the next 200 common words from the Letters and Sounds list. Use them for recognition games, drills and display. This is a 10-page pdf file.
Next 200 Common Words Charts
Each page here has 25 of the next 200 common words as per Letters and Sounds. Keep them on display or give them to students for practice. They could cross-off or highlight each word that they can read confidently. This is an 8-page pdf file.
Next 200 Common Word Cards 1
Of the next 200 common words in Letters and Sounds, here are the first 100 on useful cards, quick to slice and cut. This is a 10 page pdf file.
USA Flag Fuse Bead Pattern
Make our USA flag fuse bead pattern for July 4th, Presidents Day or any other patriotic occasion. Ideas for using fuse beads here.
South Africa Fuse Bead Pattern
You will need black, green, red, white and blue beads to make our South Africa fuse bead pattern. We have a printable pattern to use in the classroom or a group. Ideas for using fuse beads here.
Russia Flag Fuse Bead Pattern
Here's a Russia Flag Fuse Bead Pattern, a fun way to help children learn about Russia and it's flag using hama, perler or own brand fuse beads.
Japan Flag Fuse Bead Pattern
With a nice simple design all you need is red and white beads to make our Japan flag fuse bead pattern. Ideas for using fuse beads here.
Italy Flag Fuse Bead Pattern
Made from green, red and white beads, our Italy flag fuse bead pattern is made on a large square peg board but could be easily scaled up or down. Ideas for using fuse beads here.
Germany Flag Fuse Bead Pattern
Have fun making our German flag fuse bead pattern from red, yellow and black hama, perler or own brand beads. Ideas for using fuse beads here.