Tuesday 19 August 2014

Printable Quiz - 12 Books with Numbers!




When researching "Books with Numbers" - my latest Printable Quiz, I was surprised to find so many book titles that do actually contain numbers... 

After a good browse, I have chosen twelve for you to put to your group - and to make it a bit more challenging I have then asked for the relevant authors...

Here it is - with Answers!

Printable Quiz - Books with Numbers

If you enjoy doing quizzes with your groups, have a look at my ebook - 
41 Easy Quizzes with Answers

Though they are aimed at Seniors, based on the knowledge of their generation, they are actually fun for any age group (unless you are looking for questions on Pop Celebs!)

So have a look - will save you many hours of the preparation involved, in keeping your group entertained!

Saturday 26 July 2014

Stringing Beads - a relaxing afternoon!

A big bowl of beads and charms and thread - 
what pleasure there is in stringing beads!

Easy and fun for all ages and abilities - 
we are going to try Loom Bands next...!


Wednesday 9 July 2014

Printable Quiz - William and Thomas - What are their Surnames?


 So many famous people are called William or Thomas...

Here are twenty for you to work on, with your groups - ten of each name

 Quiz - William and Thomas - What are their Surnames?



If you want more of my Quizzes - all Printable with Answers, have a look at my eBook  41 Easy Printable Quizzes with Answers

Nothing better than a good quiz, over a cup of tea, to stimulate and share memories. Enjoy!

Friday 27 June 2014

Make Fun Summer Hats Collage - Tutorial!

Fun Summer Hats Collage!

This week we decided to celebrate Summer (at last!) by making some Fun Summer Hats Collages. 

Easy for any age or ability and some striking results - quite the thing for Ascot we believe!!

What you will need...

A4 sheets white printer paper

Decorative paper / thin card for hat

Embellishments - cutouts of flowers, butterflies,  buttons, ribbons, bows - these can also be the kind you stick on gift parcels - glitter and anything else you have on hand...

Glue sticks (any glue really, but the sticks are less messy and dry quickly)

Double sided adhesive pads to attach bows etc

A4 sheet of card to glue the finished hat onto

How to make it...

Print out the Hat Template

Turn your print over and draw the same shape on the other side of your paper.
 

Easy way to do this is, is to hold it against a window so you can see see through the paper...

Now work on this side (your drawn hat outline) 



Cut strips/shapes (whatever you want) of decorative paper/thin card and glue them across the hat shape - overlap each piece and go over the edges of the hat shape line.


When this has dried, turn your paper over and cut out your hat from the shape on the back of your sheet.


Now the fun part ...Add your embellishments...Buttons, bows, flowers, ribbons, glitter etc


Here are some Flower Templates you can use 

When you are happy with your hat, stick it onto an A4 sheet of card, at a jaunty angle and stick something in the corner to finish it off!


And here are some of our hats we made at Mencap...





 Have fun with your group as we celebrate Summer!