Inspiring Tutorials

The Inspiring Tutorials are a library of craft and activities designed as 'How To's' using a variety of art and craft materials of Bellbird's currently stocked resources. Aimed squarely at the Early Learning Sector, they are often non-prescriptive, open to individualisation and interpretation, while offering a basic tutorial framework that is easy to follow and apply in early childhood settings. 

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    More Reasons To Love Nature Play

    There are even more reasons to love spending time in nature with our children - here are some practical suggestions for advocating outdoor play and learning into high quality programming, with an emphasis on creating time and space.
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    Caring for Your Felt Resources

    Felt products are soft to touch and handle, but are often at risk of being stained through everyday play. With just a little care they can be kept looking bright and vibrant following a few simple steps.
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    Reggio Emilia Inspired Education

    Loris Malaguzzi believed children were in need of a more holistic kind of education after World War II. He described the environment as: 'There are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment..'
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    Montessori Education

    Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, and innovator, acclaimed for her educational method that builds on the way children learn naturally.
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    Self Expression Through Art & Craft

    Making art and fostering creativity is important for the development of fundamental social and cognitive skills, including self expression.
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    Easter Inspiration

    Looking for simple, but fun activities to plan for Easter Craft? Here are a few fun projects that may help to inspire your next craft activity, using simple resources that you may already have or are easy to find.
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    Easter Craft

    Paper plates are a great template to make the perfect Easter craft that children will enjoy because they’re so easy and the design options are endless!
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    Yarn Easter Eggs

    These yarn Easter Eggs are a fun, messy and beautiful decoration children will love making. Mix up your colours to create a stunning effect.
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    Decorated Photo Frame

    Photo frames make the perfect gift. Now mum’s favourite photo can be placed in a handmade frame! These plain, paper mache photo frames are easy for children to decorate and are made with a strong material allowing the frame to stand upright.
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    Hand Decorated Pots

    Flowers are the most popular gift to give Mum on Mother’s Day - even more popular than on Valentine’s Day! These handmade flower pots will steal mums heart as she grows her favourite flowers and herbs.
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