Blind Man’s Bluff If you don’t know this game your parents probably do! The person who is “it” wears a blindfold and tries to tag the other players. Be sure to play this in an area safe from obstructions and other hazards. It’s best played in a small group. All you need is a scarf, a … Read more
Drawing Try drawing with your eyes closed. Start with some simple shapes and then move onto something a little more complex like your pet or your favourite food.
Maths Challenge-Place Value Battle This two-player game will have participants thinking logically about where to place the digit cards – the player with the largest number will win the battle. https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/#activity24placevaluebattle
Letter Hunt This is something for the smallies. Look at the letters in your name and then go around the house or garden and take pictures of some objects that start with that letter. Move onto the letters in brothers, sisters or parents names.
Agamograph Art An agamograph is a series of images that change at different angles. This work is named after the Israeli sculptor, Yaacov Agam who was born in 1928 and is still living today. Can you work out what age he is? You can create you own agamograph with some paper, colours, a ruler, glue and scissors. … Read more
Maths Challenge Shapes are everywhere! Use this activity sheet to locate a selection of 2D shapes in your home and/or garden. If you cannot get outside to search for these shapes, then you could search inside or look through a magazine or newspaper. You can then expand the activity to area, perimeter and 3D shapes. … Read more
Maths Challenge- 3 in a Row A mathematical twist on the game BINGO, where participants practice their maths skills of counting, addition and subtraction. https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/#activity3inarow
Party Time! Why not have a party for a pet or a teddy if nobody in your house has a birthday this month. We celebrated our cat turning 15. We had to write out party invites, make a birthday card, decorate banners, bake a cake and arrange the (teddy) guests in order of size and … Read more
Maths Challenge Wonderful magic squares! These are great for children of all ages. You can make them more complex for older or more skilled children. https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/#activity22magicsquares https://nrich.maths.org/magic-square-intro
Make your Own Projectors Use some toilet rolls and a torch to make your own mini projectors. If you are feeling really adventurous make a bigger one to watch a film on. However you will need a magnifying glass. https://mcm.org/make-your-own-projectors/