Enjoy this video of our director of education Erica leading you through a craft activity and be sure to watch Charlotte’s Web through our From the Vault
series!

Turn a family member or friend's timeless stories into an interactive work of art with help from New Victory Teaching Artist Marisol Rosa-Shaprio. Let the memories unfold!

Then practice getting into character and play both host and guest on your own podcast, inspired by the audio storytelling of ChelseaDee Harrison, in the fourth week of New Victory Arts Break: Creating with LabWorks Artists: https://newvictory.org/stories/new-victory-arts-break-labworks-connect-to-chelseadee-harrison/

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New Victory Arts Break: Creating with LabWorks Artists

Get in on the fun and see how this season’s New Victory LabWorks Artists inspire creativity and community wherever they are. Designed for every kind of educator (parents included), New Victory Arts Break invites you to think like an artist and make something new.

Intermix it up with New Victory Teaching Artist Christina Eskridge and join together different shapes, colors and patterns to create a unique ensemble assemblage artwork in your New Victory Notebook.

Then join the members of South Africa’s Isango Ensemble as they take you on a tour of the Cape Town townships they call home, in this first part of New Victory Arts Break: Africa: https://newvictory.org/stories/new-victory-arts-break-world-of-arts-africa-discover/

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New Victory Arts Break: Explore a World of Arts
With New Victory as your guide, travel to a new continent every month to visit the international artists who have appeared on our stage, and see what creativity, culture and community look like where they live. Designed for every kind of educator (parents included), New Victory Arts Break invites you to explore a world of arts wherever you are!

Learn how to make a paper flower garden in this easy craft tutorial for kids! Follow along as New Victory Teaching Artist Therese Schorn makes an entire garden full of flowers (and even a worm) out of simple craft materials from around the house.

Materials:
- construction paper (or regular white paper)
- scissors
- markers
- chopsticks (or pencils)
- tape
- stapler

Get theatrical with activities from Theater Sounds and Props week:
https://newvictory.org/stories/new-victory-arts-break-theater-sounds-and-props-week/

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New Victory Arts Break: Discover Art Forms
Explore the arts at home! New Victory Arts Break offers ideas for teachers and families to incorporate performing arts into their online learning. Each week will focus on a different art form with a series of free activities for kids guided by New Victory Teaching Artists. Show or no show, New Victory is committed to bringing the performing arts to the widest possible audience, and inspiring you to make art, and make memories, together!

Ever wanted to make your own disco at home? Big Up Lighting Designer, Joe Hornsby is here to help you make that happen. Get creative in making your own Colour Wheel at home and send us a video of what you've made!

Even though Theatre-Rites and 20 Stories High can’t perform Big Up in UK theatres this Spring, they're bringing you Big Up At Home.

Go to our Big Up at Home Playlist where you’ll find clips from the show and some fabulous at home activities created by the Big Up team. Big Up At Home is perfect for little people who want to be Big and Big people who might just have forgotten how to play.

They'll be adding content weekly so don’t forget to check in for more beatboxing, puppetry and music that you can create at home.

Why not send us a photo or a video of what you've created using our hashtag #BigUpatHome and don't forget to tag us!

@Theatre-Rites
@20StoriesHigh
info@theatre-rites.co.uk

It's time to get messy as we learn how to make our very own Glow in the Dark Jellyfish! Roll up those sleeves and let's get painting!!

Created by Sophie Hatton

Suitable for 7+

The Creative Play with Ditto series is in association with Ditto's Digital Adventures as part of the Arts Council England Emergency Response fund, created to entertain, inspire and educate audiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

DITTO are an award-winning family theatre company specialising in puppetry, movement and storytelling, with an aim to educate and inspire.

For more information, please visit: www.dittotheatrecompany.co.uk

Rhythm Play Express with Dave ‘Stickman’ Higgins.

Musical activities with 'Stickman' using paper to make music. Find some paper - newspaper, A4 paper or tissue paper, a crayon, a wooden spoon and saucepans and let's play and jam together.

Send us a comment and share your pics and videos of you dancing and playing along at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Stickman leaps out of the library bringing his hugely popular family, school and nursery sessions to our homes and classrooms.

Rhythm Play Express - Sounds, music, words and movement to feed the imagination. Develop new language and learn new words.

Feeling crafty? Join Sophie Cullinan to make amazing things from old newspapers.

This week Sophie makes a duck and pond, inspired by a story of a little duck who doesn't like to get wet. You can watch the story on YouTube here: bit.ly/3cRHX8V

All you need to make and create is some old newspaper, glue, tape, a pencil and some paints or crayons to add a splash of colour. LET’S MAKE DUCKS! And don’t forget to send us a comment and share pics and videos of your creations at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Sophie leaps out of the library and into your homes and classrooms. Bringing some of the amazing experiences you might have previously enjoyed in our family, schools and nursery sessions.

Click the bell in the top right to get notifications of new Spark at Home videos.

Paper Palace with Sophie Cullinan.

Join Sophie and make a heap of hats. This weeks video was inspired by Topiwala - a traditional Indian folk story about a hat seller and a tree full of cheeky hat-loving monkeys.

Send us a comment and share pics and videos of your creations at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Sophie leaps out of the library bringing her popular family, school and nursery sessions in to our homes and classrooms.

New episodes every Wednesday at 2pm - Click the bell in the top right to get notifications.

Music courtesy www.bensound

Another addition to our crafty series, this time we're making a tiny cardigan for our toys! Follow along at home, but make sure to adjust for the size you need to make!

You will need:
Double knit wool, 4mm double-ended needles, scissors, a yarn needle and one toy that looks a little chilly without a cardigan.

Join Miss Hayley today for a fun tutorial on making a crown!
What you'll need:
Scissors
Stapler
Glue Stick
Aluminum foil
1 sheet of paper
Pipe cleaners

Join Miss Hayley today as she talks about making sound effects for videos, just like a Foley Artist! Watch as she makes some DIY sound effects for a video of her hedgehog Ernie!

Join Hayley today and make a fun set, that you can use to take silly pictures anywhere!

As part of the Young Arkansas Artists Family Festival, Miranda is showing us how to create a jungle-themed collage. For this project, you'll need crayons, markers, watercolors, pencils, scissors, glue and paper (but don't worry if you don't have all of these at home – you can always substitute another drawing material).

Learn more about the 59th Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition: arkansasartscenter.org/young-arkansas-artists

Museum School Associate Director Miranda Young (and a special guest) show you how to play a game using continuous contour line drawing. This game is great for all ages – and all you need is paper and a pen!

Miranda Young with the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School shows you how to make a boat that will float using only paper and crayons.

So, say, hypothetically, you're stocked up on toilet paper.. what do you do with all those empty rolls? Our Assistant Technical Director, Emily Harris, has the perfect craft for you.

Share your paintings and use #AtHomeWithBCT or
send us your paintings at bhamchildrenstheatre@gmail.com

In this video Laura shows you how to make a star mobile, just like Rosie's in Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb's book 'The Paper Dolls'.

This is a craft activity children can do at home with some adult supervision.

You will need: Scissors, a felt tip pen, tin foil, sellotape, cardboard, string, a sewing needle, and wooden skewers or a coat hanger.

Share photos of your mobiles with us by emailing info@littleangeltheatre.com, or getting in touch on social media: Twitter (twitter.com/LittleATheatre), Facebook (facebook.com/LittleAngelTheatre) or Instagram (instagram.com/littleangeltheatre).

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Laura shows you how to make a paper plate firework display to celebrate Bonfire night. Download the template: https://bit.ly/3oZ0OGc

For this craft activity, you will need: our template of the houses of parliament (or you can draw your own), a white piece of paper, two paper plates, blue and black tissue paper, coloured pencils, scissors, glue, sellotape, two lollipop sticks, split pins and sequins or other decorations.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

In 1605 Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the houses of parliament by putting lots of gunpowder in the basement. Now he didn't succeed, thankfully, so every year on the 5th of November we celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Join Above Bounds artists for fun craft activities! This week, Vicki is making a fish aquairum. You will need: an empty cereal box, scissors (adult supervision), paints, string or wool, card, decorations and pebbles!

'Bright Sparks' is Filskit Theatre's fun show for 3-7 year olds about the left and right hand sides of the brain. It tells the story of two characters, Links and Rex - they are the Left and the Right. They are complete opposites but despite getting their 'wires crossed' they realise things work best when they work together.

Inspired by the show we've created a fun craft activity for you to try at home. Get creative and create your own funky wire characters. What are their names? What are their personalities like? How do they move? Have fun!

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Errol is collecting pictures of your decorated pots to include in a music video he is making! Post your pictures online AND tag @goldentoadtheatre on any social media platform! Visit www.goldentoadtheatre.com for more about the musical ERROL'S GARDEN. (more below)

Instagram: @goldentoadtheatre
Twitter: @TheatreToad
Facebook: @goldentoadtheatre
#GoldenToadTheatre
goldentoadtheatre.com

Click the link to sign up for emails to hear about our activities:
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Script & Music by Caroline Wigmore & Jen Green
based on the book by Gillian Hibbs

Illustrations by Gillian Hibbs
Animations by Lee Cooper
Directed by Kate Golledge
Musical Direction by Katy Richardson
Voice of ERROL: Joe Griffiths-Brown
Voice of TIA: Courtney Stapleton

Generously supported by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

Rocket Making

Presented by Naomi Sparrow

Video edited by David Hately

Inspired by Bamboozle Theatre Company's Moon Song

https://www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk/

Fun, creative things to do at home
Fun, creative things for families to do at home
Fun, creative things to do at home with children and young people on the autistic spectrum
Fun, creative things to do at home with learning disabled children and young people

Supported with public funding from Arts Council England

Creating a Bubble Maker.

Information Video
An introductory Video explaining about the project Shipwreck.


Created as part of Shipwreck for Bamboozle Theatre Company: www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk

Created and presented by Connie Burley.

Supported with funding from Arts Council England, The National Lottery Community Fund and Children in Need

Jess shows you how to create a Paper Plate bear mask, inspired by the story 'Clever Cakes' by Michael Rosen. Watch the story here: https://youtu.be/NDaSHRqFXBU

Music: www.bensound.com

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

For this craft, you will need:
- 2 x Plain Paper Plates
- A pair of Scissors, a Glue stick and Sellotape
- Colouring Pencils or Pens
- 4 Split pins
- 2 x Elastic Bands
- Stapler
- Elastic or Ribbon/Thick Wool

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since our doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. During this period of isolation we are releasing daily online resources to help you keep creative at home, on our YouTube channel and on our website: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities.

If you’ve been inspired by this video, you can learn to make your own puppet show at home: https://youtu.be/MT85z5NUbFU

All of our online activities are being made available for free. If you are able to consider making a donation - however small - to help us survive during this challenging time, it would be greatly appreciated: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Sign up to the Little Angel Theatre newsletter for activities delivered directly to your inbox:
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TheLittleATheatre
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Learn how to make your own paper picado with artist Carmen Guerrero! Gather the family together and make your home a little more festive!

Want more? Join us for El Zócalo Festival Sunday, December 13th. FREE! Visit childsplayaz.org/zocalo for information!

Birdhouse Projects Ltd UK - engaging children and families in arts and culture

Have you heard the incredible true story of a wild polar bear who made friends with a Husky?

Breaking The Ice is a show inspired by their unlikely friendship. Join us on a journey into the snow where music, shadows and projection will transport you to a place where Polar Bears and Huskies really can be friends. Then watch as your child joins in with the adventure and takes their place on Team Polar Bear or Team Husky!

...And now you can make your own ears! Come and join #TeamPolarBear and wear your ears to the show!

Video by Sophie Ross
Music by www.bensound.com
Breaking The Ice was originally co-produced with Unicorn Theatre
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Have you heard the incredible true story of a wild polar bear who made friends with a Husky?

Breaking The Ice is a show inspired by their unlikely friendship. Join us on a journey into the snow where music, shadows and projection will transport you to a place where Polar Bears and Huskies really can be friends. Then watch as your child joins in with the adventure and takes their place on Team Polar Bear or Team Husky!

...And now you can make your own ears! Come and join #TeamHusky and wear your ears to the show!

Video by Sophie Ross
Music by www.bensound.com
Breaking The Ice was originally co-produced with Unicorn Theatre
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Rhythm Play Express with Dave ‘Stickman’ Higgins.

Grab a sponge and a plate and sing, dance and jam along with Stickman.

Send us a comment and share your pics and videos of you dancing and playing along at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Stickman leaps out of the library bringing his hugely popular family, school and nursery sessions to our homes and classrooms.

Rhythm Play Express - Sounds, music, words and movement to feed the imagination. Develop new language and learn new words.

Paper Palace with Sophie Cullinan.

Send us a comment and share pics and videos of your creations at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Sophie leaps out of the library and into your homes and classrooms. Bringing some of the amazing experiences you might have previously enjoyed in our family, schools and nursery sessions.

For this session you will need to fish around for newspaper, glue, tape and a pencil. Get ready to go fishing in your living room! 

New episodes every Wednesday at 2pm - Click the bell in the top right to get notifications.

Music courtesy www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/little-idea

Paper Palace with Sophie Cullinan.

Get crafty and make a friend for a spider who loves to play hide and seek in a fruit bowl.

Send us a comment and share pics and videos of your creations at www.facebook.com/SparkArtsFestival/

Sophie leaps out of the library and into your homes and classrooms. Bringing some of the amazing experiences you might have previously enjoyed in our family, schools and nursery sessions.

All you need to make and create is some old newspaper, glue, tape, a pencil and some paints or crayons to add a splash of colour.

Click the bell in the top right to get notifications of new Spark at Home videos.

Music courtesy www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/little-idea

How to make a storm jar in 10 easy steps. All you need is:
1 small pot with a tightly sealed lid
Water
Glitter (preferably eco-friendly biodegradable glitter)

1. Undo the lid of your pot
2. Fill the pot to two thirds full with water
3. Carefully sprinkle glitter into the pot
4. Fill with glitter until it covers the surface of the water
5. Re-attach the lid of your pot
6. Make sure a grown up has sealed the pot shut for you so it cannot be reopened
7. Now shake your storm jar and watch the glitter move
8. Give the jar a big shake and keep watching until the last bit of glitter has stopped moving
9. Try taking some deep belly breaths as you watch the glitter settle, how does it make you feel?
10. Put your storm jar somewhere special to you, where you can play with it. It will help to settle your mind when it feels stormy.

For more information on The Mindfulness Project at Home and in education or business please visit:
http://www.tangledfeet.com/take-part/mindfulness