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Make beautifully patterned masterpieces with this simple but effective activity. Ask your little ones to look around and gather plants such as flowers and leaves to use (this will help them build their investigation skills and provoke curiosity). Then, place the materials onto some fabric and gently tap them with hammers to create unique natural art pieces.


What you’ll need


• 317616 - Unbleached Medium Weight Fabric


• 563463 - Cross Point Hammer • Natural materials such as flowers, leaves, grass etc.


Magic mark making What you’ll need


• 803902 - Flat Pebbles • 304586 - Painting Tools • Container, pot or bowl


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Engage your little learners in this low-budget, mess-free activity. Let them dip paintbrushes in water and create squiggles and patterns on rocks or pebbles. The stones can be reused, making this activity resourceful and enjoyable.


Over the rainbow spray painting


Spray bottles offer endless fun for children and they're great for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Fill the spray bottles with different colours of paint, attach sheets of paper to a wall, and provide splash mats to minimise mess. Let the children practice their fine motor skills by squeezing the bottles to create their marvellous rainbow paintings.


What you’ll need


• 302204 - Clear Trigger Sprayers • 739678 - YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint, Assorted Colours • 119016 - Heavyweight Sugar Paper (A2) • 876087 - Large Pegs, Blue • 301649 - Heavy Duty Splash Mats


For more ideas and inspiration visit ypo.co.uk/littlelearners


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Inside out art


Taking art outside opens up exciting new possibilities for your little learners to develop their skills and embrace their creativity. It also provides a great opportunity to incorporate nature into activities. To give you some inspiration, here are six outdoor art activities that allow your little ones to learn in new and exciting ways.


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