Creative Steps – Spring 2026 – Creative Steps (1)

2 Draw large capital letters on the sheets of green and pink card to spell out the word MUM. Neatly cut out the letters with scissors. 3 Decorate the letter U by gluing on the selection of mini coloured buttons. 4 Using the template provided, trace two large flower shapes onto the sheet of yellow card. Cut them out.

Next, cut out two circles of green card for the flower centres. Glue them in position. 1 Wash your hands and put on an apron. Make sure you have an adult helper available to oversee. 2 Set out 12 paper cases on a baking tray. 3 Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.

Stir the mixture until the ingredients are combined. When ready, carefully take off the heat. card. Neatly cut them out. 6 Gather together the letters (spelling out the word MUM), two flower shapes and two glittery heart shapes. Punch two holes through the top of each banner item. 7 Cut a long piece of jute string, it should be a suitable length for your banner. Thread on the three letters so they sit in the centre of the banner.

Now, thread on a heart and flower either side of the word MUM. 8 To finish, knot each end of the string to make hanging loops for the banner. It is now ready to hang up on display!  4 Stir in the rice crispies (or cornflakes) until they are well coated with the chocolate mixture. 5 Divide the mixture evenly between the paper cases. Place 3 mini chocolate eggs in the centre of each nest to complete.

6 Chill the nests in the fridge for 1 hour, or until set. Mini Egg Nests www.kvmadhuri.com LEARNING ZONES: Art and Design ★Mathematics ★Science ★STEM ★Understanding the World ■ Baking soda – 4 tbsp ■ Vinegar – 2 tbsp ■ Cornstarch – 2 tbsp ■ – ½ tsp ■ (or food colouring) ■ Transparent bowl for mixing ■ Used tealight aluminium cases / silicone or plastic ice trays ■ Steel spoon for measuring and mixing ■ Wooden lolly sticks for mixing the colours 1 Make the Base: Combine baking soda and vinegar in a container.

Let it fizz, then mix in the corn syrup (or honey) and cornstarch until mixed thoroughly.

INSIDE! ■ Mother’s Day ■Early Years Learning ■Easter Crafts ■Multicultural Celebrations ■Sustainable Art Projects ■Science Week Activities SCAN TO FIND OUT MORE CORE SKILLS & SUBJECT GUIDE To assist with the aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), projects and activities in the first section of the magazine for 0-5 year-olds will support the Early Learning Goals (ELGs): ★Communication and Language Development ★Physical Development ★Personal, Social and Emotional Development ★Literacy Development ★Mathematics ★Understanding the World ★Expressive Arts and Design In the following sections for 5-7 and 7-11 year-olds, projects and activities will be linked to the following KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum subjects: ★ Art & Design ★ Design Technology ★ Drama ★ Geography ★ History ★ Home Economics ★ICT ★ Literacy ★ Maths ★ Music ★ Physical Development ★ PSHE ★ Religious Education ★ Science Projects suitable for a Group Activity will include this icon: A C T I V I T Y A C T I V I Y GROUP Editor’s letter NEW SHOOTS A s we head into the second half of the spring term, at last the clouds have dispersed and the sun made a very welcome appearance.

Snowdrops, daffs and blossom on the trees remind us that spring is truly on its way. The incredibly wet start to the year has surely prevented you from getting outside with your children very often, but as the days are getting longer and warmer, hopefully you can explore outdoor learning opportunities again. This issue includes several fun outdoor activities for you to try over the coming months, including a Broad Bean growing project from the award-winning authors of A Creative Approach to Teaching Science Outdoors, linked to British Science Week in March.

See pages 28 – 29 in this issue for more details and links to further resources to inspire you to incorporate science activities in your planning. There’s also a really simple, but clever project on harnessing the sun and using the shadows created by trees and shrubs to create unique works of art. The coming months offer wonderful opportunities to introduce various cultural festivals to your cohort, so we’ve provided you with inspirational ideas covering Holi, Eid, Passover, Nowruz and St Patrick’s Day, alongside the traditional Mother’s Day and Easter crafts.

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