Design your own tartan and find out about the history behind it
Craft
Design your own tartan and try tartan weaving
Craft
Did you know Octopuses have 3 hearts. Find out how big they are and some other heart facts.
Other
Did you know that almost every panda in the world is owned by China? Find out some more fun facts about pandas and share them in your unit
Other
Different countries celebrate Easter in different ways, in Portugal they make bread with eggs baked into it - try making it or taste some
Food
Dig for jelly worms in a bowl of flour using only your face!
Games
Dip marshmallows or strawberries in white chocolate and decorate with writing icing to look like little ghouls.
Food
Dip your own toffee apples. Ask for help with the toffee as it’s HOT!
Food
Dip your own toffee apples. Remember to take care with hot sugar.
Food
Discover Where Different Animals Come From and Pin Them on a Map
Other
Disguise food to look like another dish i.e. white chocolate spaghetti
Food
DIY your own bees wax food wraps for your lunch box
Craft
Do a plastic audit and see how much plastic you use in one week. Make simple swaps and go on a ‘Plastic Diet’ then compare the two weeks
Other
Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone you don’t know. It could be as small as smiling at someone you don’t know or buying a hot drink for a homeless person
Other
Do an octopus themed quiz. Can you tell the difference between true octopus facts and fake ones?
Other
Do one Random Act of Kindness for each day of the month or advent.
Other
Do some campfire singing around your indoor/outdoor campfire
Other
Do some leaf rubbings and find out which trees the leaves are from
Craft
Do some research to find out about other foods England is famous for and have a go at making/trying them
Food
Do some star gazing and learn 3 different constellations
Other
Donate your unwanted toys and clothes to a local charity shop
Other
Draw a picture by following grid references
Games
Draw or paint an inspirational quote about being your ‘elf!
Craft
Draw or paint using only your ‘wrong’ hand
Games
Dress a peg doll to look like a traditional Welsh Lady
Craft
During the World Wars food was rationed in Britain. Find out which foods were rationed and how much of each you would be given. See what this looks like
Food
Dying eggs is a craft and can be done with natural dyes. Try it yourself and find out which plants, vegetables and fruits make which colours. You could even try scavenging to find your ingredients.
Other
Each year, about 55,000 primates are used as test animals in the U.S., and about 10,000 are used in Great Britain. Japan uses millions of primates. Find out about animal testing. Do you agree or disagree with it? Debate this in your unit
Other
Easter changes date depending on the lunar calendar. Go stargazing and learn about the cycle of the moon.
Other
Eat as Many Marshmallows as you can in 30 Seconds Without Using Your Hands
Food
Eggs are a symbol of new life. Complete the ‘protect your egg’ challenge. Each person in the unit gets an egg and draws a face on, takes it home and looks after it for a week. The following week all eggs must be brought back for the challenge…
Other
Either buy a kit or make your own gingerbread house and decorate it with sweets/icing
Food
Elves treat you based on whether you’ve been naughty or nice but what does that mean? Let’s find out!
Other
England is famous for Fish & Chips so why not have your own ‘Chip Hike’
Other
England is famous for the following foods, have a go at making them in teams in your unit: • Fish and Chips • Roast Dinner • English Breakfast
Food
England is famous for the Royal Family. Find out about the history of the Royal Family and have a go at creating your own family tree
Other
England is well known for Yorkshire puddings. Some people eat Yorkshires with a variety of fillings both savoury and sweet! Try some filled Yorkshire puddings and see what you think
Food
Enjoy a pirate themed film party. There are lots of swashbuckling tails of the high seas to pick from, both new and old! Why not enjoy some pirate themed food while you watch?
Other
Every clowns make-up is different. Decorate clown face biscuits and make sure each design is different
Food
Extend the life of your home grown foods by making jam or pickles
Food
Fancy a bigger challenge? Take a trip to Our Chalet or Kandersteg world centres in Switzerland. Visit in the Winter months and you’ll find a whole lot more snow fun!
Other
Fancy a technical challenge? Set up a motion sensor camera in your garden and see if you can film any hedgehog happenings!
Other
Feeling adventurous! There are lots of historical places in England that you can visit to find out about Knights like St. George. Take a trip to one of them, maybe you could stay overnight?
Other
Feeling adventurous! There are lots of historical places in Scotland that you can visit. Take a trip to one of them, maybe you could stay overnight?
Other
Feeling brave? Hold a bush-tucker trial and try different dog foods
Food
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