The Summer Reading Challenge has now ended in Cheshire West and Chester Libraries but these crafts are still fun to do!

Dance!

Cheshire Dance are putting on several free online events for you over the Summer (see the Online Events on the webpage for more details) and have provided the following ideas sheet that can be used independently of the sessions ...

Insitute of Physics: How to make a waterproof hanky

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0pTK26O8oU before you start and then read below ...These experiments have not been specifically safety tested for home use but we believe them to be safe if the instructions are followed. Adult supervision or direction is recommended as appropriate. All experiments are carried out at your own risk.What you’ll need A glass or transparent cup A plate, one with a raised edge works nicely Water Fabric handkerchief (or any type of cloth really). Don’t use a paper hanky, it won’t work! What to do:In this activity you'll be tipping glasses of water upside down and there…

Starting Well Activities @Home

Have you visited the Starting Well Team’s Activities @Home page yet? You will find an array of fun activity ideas to explore with your little ones and keep them busy over the summer -www.startingwell.org.uk/topics/activities-home You will also find useful video links on how you can support your child with the following activities:· Playdough – this is a great opportunity for young children to let their imagination run wild! Their creations can be anything they want...cakes, dinosaur footprints or maybe even a wiggly worm at the bottom of the garden https://www.startingwell.org.uk/topics/activities-home/play-dough-toy-library/· Mark Making - you don’t have to be a fantastic…