Keeping the kids entertained over the holidays can be a bit tricky, I’m finding it all the interesting this year to try and keep a balance of things to do with my nearly 2 year old and nearly 7 year old. The youngest wants to follow the oldest everywhere (when he isn’t clinging on to me or having a strop) and this isn’t always appreciated. I’ve been trying to keep them busy by going out and about – I have found the Primary Times very handy indeed! Lots of listings for things to do all over the North East.
Having had a look through I’ve been particularly impressed by the stuff to do at our local art galleries – the Laing Gallery had a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory crafts day where for £2.50 the oldest got to make a giant sweet (she chose to make a lollipop) out of a wrapping paper tube and lots of tissue and a giant air pouch and do some printing too. She could have made a giant hat but took so long with the others that we ran out of time. That is not to say she was slow, just really engaged in it.
We have also visited Shipley Art Gallery where the oldest made a sort of clay cup and decorated it (with feathers!?).
Both of them enjoyed looking around the life size knitted garden. It is pretty darn cool.
We’re planning on going back in a few weeks – they are going to do things with metal one week and glass another (again £2.50 and worth it).
Shipley also has a wearable art session running in November which I’m hoping to go to.
A diary of science and making 