This is a great activity to improve your fine motor skills. Sewing is also a great skill for your future.

Today, you are to learn how to sew on a button.

You well need:

• A piece of fabric
• A button
• A needle
• Thread

Use this video to help you.

1. Thread your needle
2. Tie a knot at the end of your strong
3. Start at the back of your fabric
4. Push the needle through the fabrice and the button hole, and pull the thread back through
5. Repeat this step until your button is secure (Maybe five times).
6. Tie off your string
7. Cut off the excess string.

Well done!

Mary Berry’s chocolate brownies

Mary Berry’s chocolate brownies are super easy for kids as you just measure everything into one bowl and mix it together!

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30 minutes + 45 minutes

Serves: 24 pieces

INGREDIENTS

275g softened butter
375g caster sugar
4 large eggs
75g cocoa powder
100g self raising flower
100g plain chocolate chips (or chocolate cut up)

HOW TO MAKE MARY BERRY’S CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 180C / 160 FAN. Get an adult to help you.

PREPARE A 30 X 23 CM BAKING TIN: use some butter to grease round the side of the tin. I normally use some kitchen roll to wipe it round.

MEASURE OUT THE INGREDIENTS

MIX ALL THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER: I use a fork for mixing.

POUR THE MIXTURE INTO THE BAKING TRAY

BAKE FOR 40-45 MINUTES.

LEAVE TO COOL, CUT UP AND ENJOY!