The creative thinking required by sewing actually improves the brain’s ability to grow new brain cells. Sewing and weaving helps children develop their fine motor skills and also requires hand-eye coordination. This can easily be done at home with your child and paper plates are ideal to start with as they are easy for little hands to hold. It is also a great way to start teaching your child how to use a needle safely , giving them responsibility on how to manage risk.
When children see wildlife, a whole new world of wonder can open up. Winter and spring are a great time to see the birds in the bare trees. We can help encourage them to return to our gardens by hanging a tasty fat cake from a tree or bird table. This is an easy and fun activity to do together and makes children aware of looking after other living things.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/recipes/make-a-fat-cake-for-birds
Great ideas for burning off steam and having a bit of fun indoors or in the garden. 🙂
