Emma, from Oxfordshire, sent in this great cardboard snake idea. Let’s take a look at it…
What did you do?
We painted cardboard tubes using a selection of poster paints we thought might be appropriate for our snakes.
We waited for the paint to dry and then I cut them in spirals and we added a pipe cleaner tongue and some googly eyes to complete them. We think they’re pretty cute!
The children choosing their colours for their snakes was interesting. Also seeing their faces once we added the googly eye! It bought the snakes to life!
Do you have any other projects planned?
The children really enjoyed making the snakes and it sparked their interest around snakes and how they move. We also talked about the shape of a spiral so I think we might make some paper spiral snakes next and the children can have a go at cutting them out themselves.
Tell the Housebound With Kids community a bit about yourself…
My name is Emma and I am a trained Early Years Teacher in but now at home playing with my three children (5, 4 and 1).
@play__days
Do you have any tips for other parents?
The kitchen is a goldmine for messy play and crafts! From the recycling bin to the spice and baking cupboard.
What are your family’s favourite board game(s)/card game(s)?
Dobble is our fave!
What are your children’s favourite books?
The Magic Faraway stories have to be up there.
What toys would you recommend to other parents?
Open ended toys such as wooden people, building blocks and animals. You can do so much with them!
Has this website and community helped you?
I love that it’s sharing ideas for others to try.
