Christmas holidays can be just like any other holidays when it comes to keeping the kids entertained…. at Fireflies we enjoy doing crafts and did all sorts on the lead up to Christmas – here are a few you might like to try before the children head back to school!! Check out the linked posts… Continue reading Personalised Snowflakes

Christmas holidays can be just like any other holidays when it comes to keeping the kids entertained…. at Fireflies we enjoy doing crafts and did all sorts on the lead up to Christmas – here are a few you might like to try before the children head back to school!! ‘Reindeer Ornaments’ – easy to… Continue reading Christmas Blues

At Fireflies we encourage the children to join in – with games, with craft activities, with play, and yes….. even with the dreaded chores!! It’s important for children to feel included and involved in the world around them, and chores are (unfortunately!) an important part of that world – whether it’s something simple, like putting… Continue reading Child Labour!

A truly sssssspecial craft activity! This snake is really easy to make and with all it’s bright colours is sure to amuse your children for hours on end (or at least a day!)… You will need: Coloured paper Scissors Wrapping ribbon (or string) Glue Sellotape   Method: Cut circles out of your coloured paper –… Continue reading Sssssnake!

Children love the thrill of building, and creating their own little worlds, and they can spend hours engrossed in such an activity. Their imaginations will be stretched during this time of creativity, and their teamwork skills also have an opportunity to grow as they play with their peers and discover how to compromise with each… Continue reading Building Character

This October (2018) half term our theme has been everything ‘Harry Potter’, one of our favourite crafts has been our ‘Nargle Jars’ – read on to see how we made them! You will need: …. PVA glue, a jar (we used plastic jars), paper (black paper works best), glitter, a tea light (we used battery… Continue reading Nab Yourself a Nargle!

aka Bookmarks!! For these furry feline friends you will need: 2 pieces of card colourings pens or pencils stapler or glue black felt pen scissors   First of all – draw your character twice – we chose to do some cute kitties but you can really do anything you like! The first drawing should focus… Continue reading Purrrrfect Page Markers

Dressing up is great for fancy dress parties, costume competitions, Halloween or just for rainy days. But dressing up isn’t just for fun – it’s an activity where imagination is used, and stretched, vocabulary skills are built, confidence is gained. Children can develop ideas about what it’s like to be somebody different – developing creativity,… Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are?

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” … says ‘Dr Seuss’. The benefits to your health from reading a book might surprise you, some reports say that it can help increase your vocabulary, it can boost your brain power, regular reading… Continue reading A Good Read

A cute craft for you to enjoy with your little ones! A handprint elephant! For this craft you will need:  paint (we chose grey) some paper or card (we chose plain white) black felt tip pen Method: 1) We got our piece of paper and the paint ready and rolled up our sleeves – we decided… Continue reading ‘Andy Elephant