Creative Steps

Each issue of Creative Steps includes dozens of fun ideas, with step-by-step instructions, for you to get crafty with your kids during the coming months. The projects are all designed to encourage learning through creative play and many make use of recycled household materials. Perfect for anyone caring for young children; such as childminders & nannies, pre-schools, playgroups & nursery settings, primary schools, homeschoolers, guiding leaders... and parents & grandparents! Also includes prize competitions, book reviews, fun facts and printable templates.

WISE WORDS

Creative Steps

ITS A GIFT

Rocking PENGUINS

Make & Learn

Gingerbread Shapes • Re-use parcel paper and brown envelopes to make festive cookie decorations.

STRAW SNOWFLAKE DECORATIONS

LUCKY RABBIT • Celebrate Chinese New Year with a rabbit container for sweets and surprises!

Sparkly Pipe Cleaner Decorations • These simple sparkly decorations are ideal to decorate the tree this Christmas.

Heart Strings

READING CORNER • Great books for growing mindsKEY: HB HARDBACK ★ PB PAPERBACK ★ BB BOARD BOOK

creative PLAY AWARDS 2022 • Now in their 15th year, the 2022 Creative Play Awards recognise some of the best creative play toys, games, books and resources available.Evaluated by independent testers in homes, schools, early years and childcare settings around the country, these Awards highlight the importance of learning through creative play and help parents, teachers and carers find the latest quality products.

Cheesy Carrot Super Stars • This great vegetarian recipe makes 10 -12 portions and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

Owl Always Love You Chocolate Cupcakes • This delicious recipe will make 12 cupcakes. Preparation: 30 mins Cooking: 25 mins

FESTIVE FUN

Kwanzaa • A unity cup at represents the strength of ancestors, family and community at Kwanzaa celebrations.

Heart Art • Mix and match cut outs and paint effects for a vibrant Valentine collage!

Three Kings Day

AUSTRALIA DAY • Australia has its national day on 26th January each year. Try out the projects below to celebrate Australia Day!

Robert Burns • A selection of projects to help celebrate Burns Night on the 25th January

Love Hearts

Year of the Rabbit • Chinese New Year begins on January 22nd 2023 and is the Year of the Rabbit.

BUILD A PENGUIN • Make a game to play at Christmas!

World Religion Day • These projects have been designed to mark World Religion Day on 15th January 2023.

AUSTRALIA DAY • Create a desert collage with a jumping kangaroo!

CHINESE NEW YEAR RABBIT • This quick technique creates the effect of a Chinese paper cut design.

Heart Decorations • Multi-coloured hearts are fun to make with simple, inexpensive materials.

READING CORNER • Great books for growing mindsKEY: HB HARDBACK ★ PB PAPERBACK ★ BB BOARD BOOK

TEMPLATES