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Reading Sparks: Invisible Nature - Exploring Taste and Smell

Explore the senses of taste and smell by trying to taste diluted cordial in water! Children will record results and evaluate their findings.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature by Catherine Barr
Resources: Cordial, water, measuring jugs, cups or beakers, pipettes. Activity sheet. read more

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Monster Fun - Me and My Monster Competition

This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!

In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more

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How to go on a photography adventure - Marvellous Makers

Cameras at the ready! Activity by photographic artist and educator Alejandra Carles-Tolra.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more

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How to make up a dance - Marvellous Makers

Try this awesome choreography challenge from Beth Coleman, acrobat, aerialist, dancer and actress.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more

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How to create a scene - Marvellous Makers

Learn how to draw or paint your favourite scene with this activity from Eirinie Theodorou.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more

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How to make your own paintbrushes - Marvellous Makers

Make your very own painting tools with this activity from artist and illustrator Rachel McGivern.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more

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How to make your own penguin - Marvellous Makers

Try your hand at junk-modelling with this activity from illustrator, animator and visual artist Paul Pickford.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the… read more

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How to make a shaker - Marvellous Makers

Create your very own musical instrument and explore different rhythms with this activity from Holly Khan.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous… read more

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How to make up a detective story - Marvellous Makers

Solve a mystery and have fun with words with this storytelling activity from writer Joe Rizzo Naudi.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more

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From RNIB: event ideas for libraries - Marvellous Makers

Our friends at RNIB have come up with some brilliant activity ideas for libraries to complement Marvellous Makers!

This activity pack includes suggestions for activities for children with vision impairment, and for sighted children to gain empathy and understanding of vision impairment. read more

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Gross FACTopia! by Paige Towler, Illustrated by Andy Smith - Colouring Sheet

Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do?

Welcome to_ Gross FACTopia!_, a… read more

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Ukrainian Mini Challenge certificate - Marvellous Makers

Reward children participating in the Mini Challenge (specially designed for pre-schoolers) as part of the Summer Reading Challenge with this Marvellous Makers certificate in Ukrainian!

Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more

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