Christmas Activities
Discover how to save money and resources this Christmas by making your own exciting decorations, from tree decoration characters and reindeer, to paper chains and lanterns.
Recycled Christmas Stockings Years 1-2 1 hour
Design and make a recycled Christmas stocking and learn about recycling clothes (children will need to bring their own thick adult sock).
Look After the Birds This Christmas Years 3-6 1.5 hours
Find out what different birds eat and make your own bird feeder to feed the birds and home or school.
Christmas Finger Puppets Years 1-5 1 hour
Make nativity or other seasonal finger puppets from recycled materials.
Angels and Snowmen Years 3-6 1-1.5 hours
Turn a used plastic bottle into an amazing angel, fairy or snowman for the top of your Christmas tree (children will need to bring in their own small plastic drinks bottle), and learn what things go in which bin to recycle your food packaging at home.
Keep Warm This Winter Years 3-5 1.5 hours
Discover how insulation keeps polar bears and humans warm. A practical session involving experiments with ice, gloves and polar bears.
We Three Kings of Recycling Reception to Year 1 1 hour
Find out about recycling your Christmas cards and wrapping paper and make yourself a recycled crown so that you can be a king or queen of recycling this Christmas.