Otedama
Otedama is a game played with are fabric beanbags (called ojami) which used to be sewn by grandmothers from silk kimono scraps. They are used for juggling games and skill games similar to jacks and knucklebones.
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Otedama Games
Otedama is a traditional Japanese game for girls played with 5 small beanbags (or ojami.) The beanbags were often made by grandmothers with scraps of kimonos. Special otedama songs were used. You can make your own ojami and then use them to play the following skill games:
Outdoor Tree Story Paper
Use our Christmas story paper to encourage some imaginative writing. What can you see in the forest? What might happen next?
Owl Colouring Page
Here's an owl colouring page to print and enjoy - part of our British wildlife theme.
Owl Jigsaw
Here's a printable owl jigsaw to print, cut out and assemble. You will need our jigsaw instructions and cutting guides.
Owl Lacing Card
Our wise cartoon owl makes a lovely lacing card for younger children. Just print, cut out and punch.. Laminate if you wish to reuse.
Ox Colouring Page
Here's a simple, fun ox colouring page for younger kids, perfect for Chinese New Year or a Nativity stable scene.
Ox Colouring Page 2
If you need an ox, we've got an ox colouring page here! With the word underneath the picture and a realistic outline illustration, it's particularly suitable for younger children.
Ox Colouring Page 3
Here's an majestic ox colouring page for kids to print and colour. Useful for Chinese New Year.
Ox Jigsaw 2
Whether for Chinese New Year, or perhaps even a Nativity theme, this ox jigsaw is fun to print, cut out and put back together! You will need our jigsaw instructions and cutting guides.
Ox Mask
Kids can have fun making this Ox mask for Chinese New Year - it is simple, effective and fun!
You will need:
Ox Poster
Fun for Chinese New Year or any time you need an ox! Print this cartoon ox poster and put it up on display or use it in your crafts or projects.
Pachisi
Pachisi is a very ancient Indian game for 4 people playing in 2 pairs, also known as "Twenty Five". This is the original game from which Ludo and Parcheesi were derived, although you will see that the rules are different.
Packing for the Titanic
Use this fun printable worksheet to think about what the different passengers might have packed for a voyage on board the Titanic. How might the contents of the suitcases have varied between First, Second and Third Class passengers?
Packing For Vacation Story Paper
Use this printable story paper and colouring page to write about going away on holiday, or make up a story about the kids in the picture and their family.
Paint Your Own Whistler's Mother
This is a super idea for Mother's Day, or all year round! You'll end up with a one-of-a-kind painting to treasure, and your child will remember the real Whistler's Mother forever!
Painted Candle Craft
We made our candle to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, but you could make Christmas or Halloween candles in exactly the same way. They would also make a lovely hand made gift.
Painted Flower Pots
Painted flower pots are simple to do and not exactly original - but they always go down well on Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, or just as a rainy day activity - especially if you pot them up with some seeds or a little plant too!
Painted Pumpkin
This painted pumpkin or Jack-o-lantern is a fun alternative to carved pumpkins when there are young kids who want to get involved, and it lasts longer too.