.2. Consequences  You need a group of people for this activity. Give each person a piece of A4 paper. Fold it in half (the top edge folded to the bottom), then in half again (the same direction). In the top quarter of the paper, the first person

Taking time to create a memory box really increases a child’s sense of belonging. By telling the stories of their life through little souvenirs from happy days out, you’re helping your child piece together their own autobiography and reinforcing their position a...

, look through the viewfinder and view the LCD screen to see how their picture will look. Encourage your child to take lots of photographs of anything they like. Remember it’s not your photo: art is subjective and if he thinks a one-eyed dolly makes a

1. Take a wooden (preferably) cotton reel and hammer four nails into the top so that the nails are protruding fully.2. Thread some wool through the middle of the reel.3. Wind the wool once around each nail so that each nail has a ‘loop’ around it.4. Wind the wool once around the ...

Some of these methods use hard-boiled eggs and so these can be eaten afterwards. If you want to display your creations year after year, you’ll need to use blown eggs.To blow an eggUse a pin or a needle to make a hole in the fat end of an egg. Wiggle the needle around to make a ho...

Click here for an easy-to-use template for a fun pompom ladybird. For this and more great ideas for activities to do with your kids, see  Dad Can Do by Chris Barnardo (Guardian Books, £14.99).

.Happy crafting!

In the April issue of Junior, out on March 2, we feature some brilliant crafty ideas from Homemade Home by Sania Pell (CICO, £16.99). For full instructions, be sure to pick up your copy of Junior. Print out this template to 4x its size and use to make your flag and playsail.

1. Cut two circles from cardboard about the size of the pom poms to be created.2. Cut a circle out of the middle (fold the card in half to cut out this circle).3. Place the two cardboard circles together, then wind a ball of wool through the centre hole and around the outside.4. ...

The tradition for Easter bonnets originates from Victorian times when families paraded in the park at Easter and fashionable ladies sported ever-more-decorative hats. Get your children to form their own Easter parade once they’ve finished making these fun bonnets.You will needCol...