Fun Ideas for Sailors

Fun Ideas for Sailors

In 1577, Francis Drake (aboard the ship that would become The Golden Hinde) became the first English person to circumnavigate the Globe.  This Golden Hinde Play Pack has got LOTS of ideas to inspire young sailors to play, create and make – including the model ship.

Backstage at a Theatre

Hear about the different roles in a theatre, from an usher to the lighting director.  Each description is about 4 or 5 minutes – but with 7 of them, you might want to get comfy to click each room.  Where will you start?

Space Rover Template

Rovers are sent to places in our Solar System.  They have tools within them that scientists can control remotely.  They help our understanding of what these far places are made of, and this improves our understanding of Earth and the Solar System.   Use this template to make your own.  What tools will you add?

Design and make a surreal critter

A little mouse with clogs on?  Or a dog in a suit.  Play with objects, artworks and your favourite animals in these creative drawing challenges.  You will start off by sketching a creature in clothes.  Or scroll down and create a “surreal” picture combining 2 or more creatures to create your own funky critter.

Gratitude Paper Chains

Being grateful is great tool to improve our happiness.  What are you grateful for? Bring some hope and colour into your home.  Make these gratitude paper chains to celebrate moments of joy, love and gratitude – to share with your loved ones.

Design a Castle

Download this PDF colouring sheet.  It tells the story of Guy of Warwick and Lady Felice.

Design a Castle

Warwick Castle is more than 1,100 years old.  It was designed to withstand battles and attacks.  Download this PDF for some tips to design your own castle.

Learn about Dynamics

In this 6 minute video you’ll begin to learn about Dynamics- whilst listening to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra playing Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.

Learn about Rhythm

In this 6 minute video you’ll begin to learn about rhythm – whilst listening to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra playing Jupiter from The Planets by Gustav Holst.

Spinach

Have you ever eaten a raw spinach leaves?  Sometimes our mouths can feel chalky. This is an experiment you can do at home – where you explore the chemistry behind this feeling and try it out for yourself.