Inspiring Tutorials
The Inspiring Tutorials are a library of craft and activities designed as 'How To's' using a variety of art and craft materials of Bellbird's currently stocked resources. Aimed squarely at the Early Learning Sector, they are often non-prescriptive, open to individualisation and interpretation, while offering a basic tutorial framework that is easy to follow and apply in early childhood settings.
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Make A Discovery Bag
A Discovery Bag can extend outdoor play and invite deeper exploration of the natural world.
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More Reasons To Love Nature Play
There are even more reasons to love spending time in nature with our children - here are some practical suggestions for advocating outdoor play and learning into high quality programming, with an emphasis on creating time and space.
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Caring for Your Felt Resources
Felt products are soft to touch and handle, but are often at risk of being stained through everyday play. With just a little care they can be kept looking bright and vibrant following a few simple steps.
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Reggio Emilia Inspired Education
Loris Malaguzzi believed children were in need of a more holistic kind of education after World War II. He described the environment as: 'There are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment..'
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Montessori Education
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, and innovator, acclaimed for her educational method that builds on the way children learn naturally.
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Self Expression Through Art & Craft
Making art and fostering creativity is important for the development of fundamental social and cognitive skills, including self expression.
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Easter Inspiration
Looking for simple, but fun activities to plan for Easter Craft? Here are a few fun projects that may help to inspire your next craft activity, using simple resources that you may already have or are easy to find.
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Easter Craft
Paper plates are a great template to make the perfect Easter craft that children will enjoy because they’re so easy and the design options are endless!
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Yarn Easter Eggs
These yarn Easter Eggs are a fun, messy and beautiful decoration children will love making. Mix up your colours to create a stunning effect.
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Decorated Photo Frame
Photo frames make the perfect gift. Now mum’s favourite photo can be placed in a handmade frame! These plain, paper mache photo frames are easy for children to decorate and are made with a strong material allowing the frame to stand upright.
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Hand Decorated Pots
Flowers are the most popular gift to give Mum on Mother’s Day - even more popular than on Valentine’s Day! These handmade flower pots will steal mums heart as she grows her favourite flowers and herbs.
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Painted Calico Bag
These cute and personalised calico bags are the perfect (and functional!) Mother’s Day gift. Environmentally friendly, reusable and durable, these calico bags are perfect for groceries and every day use.
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