Education & Inspiration

Steampunk Gears Mask

Steampunk glorifies sci-fi without advanced technology! Get kids excited about this unique sci-fi genre and the beautiful artwork the genre has inspired with this sparkly mask! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes (plus drying time) Learning Outcomes: Get creative juices flowing with this activity. Talk about a popular literary genre and the art and fashion aesthetics it inspired.…

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Mosaic Masks

These beautiful, geometric masks are perfect for imaginative play and for unique Halloween costumes! Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes (not including drying time) Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Practice mosaic technique, which can be used on a variety of other projects. Talk about self-expression. Create a fun costume piece or wall-worthy artwork! You’ll Need: R52010 African…

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Flashback Friday: Color Diffusing Crafts!

We have had tons of requests for crafts using our lovely Color Diffusing Paper products! Check out an amazing selection of our fabric-like paper in a variety of different projects. The Color Diffusing Paper is perfect for exploring concepts like diffusion and color mixing! We have assembled 7 of our favorite blog posts and linked them…

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Fairy Tale Shadow Puppets

Perform your favorite fairy tales using light, shadow and color! Puppetry is a great way to get all kids involved with imaginative play. Kids who are shy about speaking in front of their peers can practice performing and public speaking while safely out of sight behind the curtain or stage. Budding writers can participate by…

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Peek-a-boo Art Silhouettes

Give nature a makeover with these colorful silhouettes! Age: 5+ Duration: 20 minutes Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills. Explore the merging of several styles of art. Create a beautiful craft. You’ll Need: R22052 Double Color Sheets R5615 Nature Stencils R15203 Decorative Hues Paper Plain white paper Scissors White Glue Pencil Start by choosing one or two nature…

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Wax-Resist Leaf Art

This beautiful artwork mixes science and nature to produce something beautiful! Age: 4+ Duration: 10 minutes (not including drying time) Learning Outcomes: Explore color diffusion, wax resist, and practice fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R5815 Leaf Rubbing Plates R15213 Color Diffusing Sheets R22041 Economy Fun Frames R54460 Squiggle Pipettes  Liquid Watercolor paint (or food coloring) Markers…

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Our What’s Inside Me Doll won a 2017 Independent Toy Awards Commendation!

Toy Shop UK is celebrating our R59257 What’s Inside Me Doll! From the UK Toy Industry Awards website: About the awards Our awards enjoy unrivalled respect within the toy industry, thanks to being voted for – not by “experts”, “testers” or “panels” – but by those at the sharpest end of the industry… the nation’s…

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Art-A-Roni Rainbow

This adorable mobile is a terrific take-home craft! Practice stringing, fine motor skills and color coordination with this tactile, beautiful craft. Age: 4+ Duration: 15 minutes Learning Outcomes: Explore the science of rainbows! Practice fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R2111 Art-A-Roni® Colored Noodles R2195 Little Shape Beads Paper Plate Cotton Balls Yarn White Glue Scissors Hole Punch Start…

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Crafty Leaf Wreath

This fabulous fall craft uses leaves that will never crumble away! Is rain or snow keeping you indoors this fall? Did last year’s real leaf wreaths crumble to dust? Never fear, this exciting variation on a school craft staple will last almost forever! Age: 5+ Duration: 10 minutes Learning Outcomes: Create a beautiful take-home craft. Exercise fine motor…

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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Craft

This craft perfectly combines early geometry with Thanksgiving cheer! In order for creativity to flourish, students need a solid understanding of the fundamentals. What underpins the fundamentals is vocabulary. A student has to be able to describe their world and what they see before they can change it and create new things. This activity is…

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