Balloon-jet

Use some sticky tape to attach a drinking straw to your balloon. Thread the string through the straw. See how your jet-powered balloon flies along the string.

Nature Paint Brushes

Looking for some ideas to keep the little kids (and the big kids) occupied?

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You will need

• Twigs or sticks.

• Leaves, flowers, or other natural materials collected from a walk in the park , countryside or garden.

• Masking tape or string.

• Poster paints (you might need to add a little water to thin the paint)

Method

• Everyone will start with a twig, and some of the materials you collected on your walk.

• Hold the materials at one end of the twig, and wrap some tape or string around to secure it.

• If you are struggling to keep everything in place you might need a friend to hold things together for you.

• Now it is time to paint!

Key Questions

While painting think about these questions.

Share what you have learnt with a friend.

• What texture is the material you collected?

• What shape are the leaves?

• Why did you pick that material?

• Are there any differences between materials?