1. Straighten the paper clip.
2. Rub a magnet over the paper clip, at least 25 times in the same direction.
3. The magnet is ready.
4. Hide some small metal items in a dish of sand and the children can use their magnet to hunt for the ‘treasures’.
You can do it – Here's how!
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1. Straighten the paper clip.
2. Rub a magnet over the paper clip, at least 25 times in the same direction.
3. The magnet is ready.
4. Hide some small metal items in a dish of sand and the children can use their magnet to hunt for the ‘treasures’.
Splatter glow paint using your thumb and an old toothbrush into mason jars.
When they are dry, set them by a light and when the lights go out… voila!!
You get stars in a jar!
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| 1. Start with a square piece of paper, white side up. Fold in half. | 2. Fold this triangle in half, crease well then open. |
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| 3. Fold the top 2 corners downwards, but not right to the centre line: leave a little gap. | 4. Turn model over. Fold down top corner to the centre point of the model. |
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| 5. Now fold this corner upwards, and flatten. | 6. Turn back over. Finished Ladybug |
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