{"id":1442,"date":"2020-03-25T12:49:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T12:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/?page_id=1442"},"modified":"2020-06-24T21:50:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T20:50:45","slug":"childrens-activity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/childrens-activity\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 25\/06\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oobleck &#8211; Cornflour Gloop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"246\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck1.png 246w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck1-202x300.png 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"256\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck2.png 331w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/oobleck2-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great messy material to explore and a science experiment depending on the age of your child, when we have done this at Messy Church, everyone from the youngest to the oldest adult has enjoying playing with this tactile substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Large plastic basin or tray<\/li><li>Cornflour<\/li><li>Water<\/li><li>Spoons<\/li><li>Aprons<\/li><li>(Towel to protect floor under the table)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you begin:\u00a0 <\/strong>This is a classic activity which is very messy, but it will hoover up when dry and wash easily out of clothes.\u00a0 To keep mess to a minimum, put a towel under the table where you are experimenting and make sure you have a bowl of water or sink close by for washing of hands.\u00a0 You are exploring a \u2018non-Newtonian\u2019 substance, transforming from solid to liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experimental method:\u00a0 <\/strong>Start by adding 4 \u2013 6 tablespoons of cornflour to the basin and gradually add water to make a thick liquid.\u00a0 Explore and play with the cornflour.\u00a0 Pick some up and let it flow through your fingers.\u00a0 Is it a solid or a liquid?\u00a0 What happens if you tap or punch the cornflour?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make another batch and add food colouring, now see what happens when you place blobs of the coloured Ooblick to the white Ooblick?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s going on?:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cornflour does not dissolve in water, it makes a suspension called a non-Newtonian fluid.\u00a0 Sometimes it seems to be like a solid (when we add force the particles jam together) and sometimes like a liquid (when the particles slip over each other and it flows through our fingers).\u00a0 When the force is removed, water lubricates the particles and it becomes runny again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity has been taken from Messy Church does Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 18\/06\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bread1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1578\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make bread:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ingredients: 500g strong white bread flour (or plain flour if you can\u2019t find bread flour), 2 tsp salt, 7g quick action yeast, 3 tbsp Olive Oil, 300 ml warm water.<\/li><li>Method:&nbsp; mix the flour, salt and yeast together in a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the olive oil and water, mix well with a spoon.&nbsp; If it is a little stiff add another 1-2 tbsp more water and mix well.<\/li><li>Tip onto a lightly floured service and knead for 10 minutes.&nbsp; Once the dough is satin smooth, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with bowl with cling film and leave for an hour (or overnight in the fridge) to double in size.<\/li><li>Once dough has doubled in size.&nbsp; Knock back (punch the air out and roll back into itself) then gently mould into a ball.<\/li><li>Place on baking parchment on a baking tray and leave for an hour.<\/li><li>Heat up oven to 220C\/200C fan\/Gas 7<\/li><li>Dust the loaf with flour, cut a 6 cm cross across the top using a sharp knife<\/li><li>Cook for 25-30 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.<\/li><li>Leave to cool on a baking rack.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can\u2019t find some of the baking ingredients, why not try a soda bread, scones, potato bread take a look at these ideas: &nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/articles\/how_to_make_bread_with_plain_flour\"><strong>https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/articles\/how_to_make_bread_with_plain_flour<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christians \u2018break bread\u2019 as part of communion services when they remember Jesus dying on the cross and rising again.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why not have a \u2018mini\u2019 service using your bread?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When we can&#8217;t get to church or Messy Church<\/strong>, here&#8217;s a suggestion for a short, fun time with God around your table at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breaking Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Say: We&#8217;re going to be a little part of<em> St Andrew\u2019s Messy Church<\/em> at home today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Light a candle and pray:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With the light of this candle, we remember the light of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>God, you are here with us now and also with our friends and family in their homes today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Especially we remember that you are also with\u2026. <strong>(name friends from Messy Church, Teddies, clubs you are part of, school, extended family, neighbourhood)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thank you, Jesus, Light for the world. Amen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Say: Today we\u2019re thinking about breaking bread, which is something people who follow Jesus have done for over two thousand years, in churches, but also in homes, like we\u2019re doing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=mark+14%3A17-26&amp;version=MSG\"><strong>Mark 14:17-26<\/strong><\/a> from the version in this link or from your own Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite each person to mention something from the passage they like, they are puzzled by or that strikes them in some other way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. You might want to play Johnny Cash <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eXimWl8KLdI\"><strong>Breaking Bread<\/strong><\/a> on YouTube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Watch out for bread in the prayer Jesus taught his followers: Pray the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tOugEQpcc_k\"><strong>Lord\u2019s Prayer<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>with or without actions (find it on YouTube)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Then go and eat lots of buttered toast together, or, if you\u2019re feeling ambitious, make bread from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(taken from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.messychurch.org.uk\/resource\/breaking-bread-fun-family-prayer-time\"><strong>https:\/\/www.messychurch.org.uk\/resource\/breaking-bread-fun-family-prayer-time<\/strong><\/a><strong> )<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 11\/06\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Cloud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"321\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cloudjar1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cloudjar1.png 239w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cloudjar1-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"246\" height=\"306\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cludjar2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cludjar2.png 246w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cludjar2-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a glass jar with a lid<\/li><li>four to five ice cubes<\/li><li>warm water<\/li><li>hairspray\/deodorant or similar aerosol spray<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Method:&nbsp; <\/strong><\/strong>Make a mini cloud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm your jar up by putting the warm (not boiling) water in it and swirling it around. (Let an adult help if appropriate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop the ice cubes in and quickly put the lid on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then squirt a blast of hairspray or deodorant into the jar and clap the lid back on as quickly as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch carefully as you take the lid off and release your cloudy pillar!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk about<\/strong> the science: you need three things to make a cloud \u2013 warm, moist air, something to cool it down and something to form the nucleus of a droplet. Usually in a raincloud, the nuclei would be provided by specks of dust \u2013 here it\u2019s the hairspray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk as well about stories in the Bible<\/strong> where God\u2019s glory is shown in a cloud \u2013 perhaps the most famous one is when God guides the people through the desert by having them follow the pillar of cloud by day (Exodus 13). At Ascension (Luke 24), a cloud takes Jesus away from the disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 04\/06\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science experiment &#8211; Salt Crystals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"249\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SaltCrystals2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SaltCrystals2.png 250w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SaltCrystals2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SaltCrystals2-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"249\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Saltcrystals1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Saltcrystals1.png 251w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Saltcrystals1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Saltcrystals1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Salt<\/li><li>Jam jar or glass<\/li><li>Lolly stick<\/li><li>Cotton or thread<\/li><li>Jug of warm water<\/li><li>Wooden spoon<\/li><li>Food colouring (optional)<\/li><li>Circle\/square of paper\/card (as lid cover)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Pour salt into jug with warm water in and stir until most of it has dissolved (about 8 desert spoon spoonfuls.) &nbsp;Add more salt if necessary.<\/li><li>Wind cotton\/thread around lolly stick and leave a little bit dangling.<\/li><li>Pour salt water into jam jar\/glass. Fill nearly to the top.<\/li><li>Put lolly stick over the top of jam jar or glass and push the dangling thread down with the other end of wooden spoon.<\/li><li>Put the piece of card\/paper on top of the jam jar\/glass and leave for a few days and check daily to see growth.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer you leave the crystal in the water the bigger it will grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If crystals start growing on the side of the jam jar\/glass simply take the crystal out, pour the remains of the liquid into a different container and then put the crystal back in so it can continue to grow! <strong>Or<\/strong> just let them keep growing and see the different types of salt crystals \u2013 which will be biggest, how long will the crystals take to form?&nbsp; How does this happen?&nbsp; What other questions does it make you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 21\/05\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottle Rocket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottleRocket1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" width=\"367\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottleRocket1.png 733w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottleRocket1-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottlerocket2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" width=\"342\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottlerocket2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottlerocket2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottlerocket2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bottlerocket2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need:&nbsp; paper, duct tape, a plastic water bottle, play doh, thin card, a cork, a bicycle valve and pump, water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Bottle-Rocket\">www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Bottle-Rocket<\/a> take a look for detailed steps of constructing and flying your bottle rocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Roll a piece of paper into a cone.&nbsp; Wrap the nose of the cone with duct tape.<\/li><li>Attach this to the base of plastic bottle<\/li><li>With the thin cardboard cut out three to four triangles \u2013 these will be the fins of your rocket.<\/li><li>Tape the fins around the open end of the bottle so they help the rocket stand up straight.<\/li><li>Add a play-doh ballast around the open end of the bottle to give the rocket weight.<\/li><li>Cover the whole rocket with duct tape to keep it secure.<\/li><li>Fill up the bottle with water (you will need to launch it outside as water will expel on lift off)<\/li><li>Make a small hole through the cork.&nbsp; This hole needs to be the same size as the bicycle pump valve.<\/li><li>Stuff the cork into the bottle opening.<\/li><li>Place the needle like valve of the pump into the cork, make sure that it fits tightly.<\/li><li>Turn the rocket right-side up, holding it by its neck and pointing away from your face.<\/li><li>Launch the rocket by pumping the bicycle pump, the rocket will fly off when the cork can no longer withstand the pressure building up in the bottle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not approach the rocket once you have started pumping, even if it seems nothing is happening with the launching, as this can lead to injury.&nbsp; When it does launch it will shoot up quite fast and high so make sure you remove any obstructions and warn everyone to stand away before you start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did this activity in May 2017 at Messy Church.&nbsp; Our theme was Ascension to Pentecost, this activity was about Jesus ascending to heaven (Acts 1:3 \u2013 2:4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 21\/05\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edible rainbow painting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ediblerainbowpainting.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1556\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Granulated sugar<\/li><li>Gel food colouring<\/li><li>Hot water<\/li><li>White bread<\/li><li>Brushes<\/li><li>Plastic bowls (or silicone cupcake cases)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The aim is to make the \u2018paint\u2019 as sugary as possible so that it doesn\u2019t saturate the bread, making it soggy.<\/li><li>In a bowl, mix a tablespoon of granulated sugar in bowl and a squirt of food-colouring and a tablespoon of hot water.<\/li><li>If the sugar doesn\u2019t dissolve add a few more drops of hot water<\/li><li>If your \u2018syrup\u2019 mixture is too watery add some more sugar until it can\u2019t absorb any more sugar.<\/li><li>Make as many colours as you like.<\/li><li>Then paint with it on to white bread<\/li><li>Then eat or toast (under the grill) and eat &#8230;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity was part of May 2017 Messy Church.&nbsp; This time of year in the Christian Church calendar is \u2018Ascension to Pentecost\u2019.&nbsp; Ascension is when Jesus returns to heaven and Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and the Christian Church was \u2018born\u2019, the Church\u2019s birthday.&nbsp; Ascension to Pentecost is a 10-day period while Jesus\u2019 followers waited together as Jesus instructed them to do.&nbsp; May 2014 was the first ever Messy Church at St Andrew\u2019s Church so each May we celebrate Messy Church\u2019s birthday.&nbsp; We often celebrate birthdays with party foods, this rainbow toast is a special treat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, we are seeing lots of rainbows displayed to show our appreciation to NHS and other keyworkers, \u201cTodo saldra bien\u201d \u2013 \u201cEverything Will be Alright\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 13\/05\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Fruit Animal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal2.jpg 592w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal2-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need: fruit \u2013 maybe strawberries, blueberries, bananas, grapes, kiwi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melted chocolate, edible eyes, icing pens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chopping board and knives (plastic knives or children\u2019s knives will cut most soft fruits) or a sharp knife that you are happy for your child to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look on the internet for other ideas of animals you could make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Then chop up the fruit and arrange as chosen animal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk about: <\/strong>As you are doing this activity talk about what fruit and vegetables are grown locally and when they are in season.What is your favourite fruit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did this activity at Messy Church in July 2018, when our theme was \u2018Creating and Caring\u2019 and question to think about; so \u2026 how can we create a caring creation?&nbsp; The bible tells us (Genesis 1 26-31) that God created the world, including us \u2013 and entrusted it to our care.&nbsp; This was one of the activities that helped us explore some of the environmental issues we face and our role in God\u2019s creation.&nbsp; We also consider how we can be responsible citizens within our little sphere of influence. I wonder how we are creating a caring environment and being a responsible citizen right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal3.jpg 706w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fruitanimal3-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 07\/05\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chariot races<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"285\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot01.png 312w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot01-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a box chariot for your teddy or for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need: large, medium and small boxes (sufficient for one box for every two or three people); glue sticks; masking tape; rope; coloured pens; crayons; PVA glue; paper plates; crepe paper or coloured paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the box to design and build a chariot. It needs to have wheels and a place to sit or stand, as well as a rope to pull the chariot. Decorate with various craft items. When the building is completed, organise chariot races. You could give out certificates or prizes for the best-designed chariot, the best-looking chariot, the fastest chariot, the most imaginative chariot, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a cup chariot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"288\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot02.png 316w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chariot02-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need: paper cups; scissors; lolly sticks; cut-out wheels; split pins; coloured pens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out the back of the cup as shown in the photo. Make two slots to put the pop sticks in as the shaft and use split pins to fix wheels to either side. Using coloured pens, you can colour and decorate your chariot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk about how you are working together to be creative. What would it have been like in Bible times to ride in a chariot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bible (Acts 8: 26-40) there is a story about Philip meeting an Ethiopian important official (in charge of the treasury for the queen of Ethiopians).&nbsp; The official was journey back home in his chariot reading Isaiah (another book in the Bible).&nbsp; He asked for someone to help him understand it an angel spoke to Philip and took him there to explain the Bible passage to him.&nbsp; Philip sat with the official in his chariot and explained the Bible passage to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you could read this bible story after you have made chariots and had chariot journeys or races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 29\/04\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balloon Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"218\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar1.png 343w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar1-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"244\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar2.png 343w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar2-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Balloons<\/li><li> Flexible straws<\/li><li> Body:-  (choose one) water bottle, kitchen roll tube (cut \u00bd), cereal box<\/li><li> Axles:- straws, skewers<\/li><li> Wheels:- milk bottle caps<\/li><li> Tape<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make your&nbsp;balloon car:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the Jet: <\/strong>Put the long end of flexible straw into a balloon.&nbsp; Attach the straw and the balloon using tape so that no air can escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"196\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1535\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"156\" height=\"261\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1536\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the car:&nbsp; <\/strong>chose car body.&nbsp; Make holes opposite each other at front and back (both sides).&nbsp; Stick a straw through the two front ones, stick a straw through two back holes, these are the axles, so make sure they are straight (horizontal).&nbsp; Slide a skewer through each straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the wheels: <\/strong>choose 4 bottle tops the same size (with holes in the centre), place skewer end into hole of bottle top, hold in place with sellotape (and\/or plasticine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insert the Jet: <\/strong>insert a hole in the top and back of car body.&nbsp; Poke the jet through the holes with the balloon end on the top of the car and the open end coming out the back as parallel as possible to floor (this will help the car move faster and further than if pointing upwards or downwards)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"173\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballooncar5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1537\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power the Jet:&nbsp; <\/strong>blow the balloon up by blowing through the straw.&nbsp; Cover the end of the straw with your finger and place the car onto the \u2018track\u2019 then release your finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did this activity at Messy Church last May (2019), this is what we were talking about while doing this activity.&nbsp; So what\u2019s happening here?&nbsp; Newton&#8217;s third law: for every action, there&#8217;s an equal and opposite reaction!&nbsp; The car uses jet power to move.&nbsp; The stored air in the balloon pushes through the straw creating \u2018thrust\u2019 the force which pushes the car forward.&nbsp; So when the air in the balloon moves in one direction the car moves in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. What gives us the motivation to do things \u2013 maybe amazing things?&nbsp; The Holy Spirit is Christ\u2019s power in Christians.&nbsp; God\u2019s Holy Spirit is like breath in Christians helping them to live a life as followers of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity was found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/designsquad\/build\/4-wheel-balloon-car\/\">https:\/\/pbskids.org\/designsquad\/build\/4-wheel-balloon-car\/<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/nerdybaby.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/balloon-racers-in-park.html\">http:\/\/nerdybaby.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/balloon-racers-in-park.html<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do: 22\/04\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to press flowers (without a flower press)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flowerpress-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1529\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"118\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flowerpress-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flowerpress-2.png 242w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flowerpress-2-240x118.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are out for your daily walk\/exercise collect some wild-flowers or leaves or grasses \u2013 don\u2019t pick from other people\u2019s gardens or even your own garden without checking with your parents that it is ok.&nbsp; Why not try pressing some herbs, will they have a scent once dried?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply place your chosen flowers with their stalks removed (if you wish) between two sheets of paper, and place inside a heavy book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully close and weigh the book down for a week or longer if they need further drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Display your pressed flowers in a frame or use to decorate cards\nand gifts. Or press grasses and leaves and make a habitat for dinosaurs to roam\nbefore sticking dinosaurs on to the picture.&nbsp;\nOr other habitats for butterflies, fairies, monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Genesis, the first book of the bible, what day does it say\nthat God made the plants?&nbsp; I wonder if\nyou can find or know of any other stories\/times that it speaks about flowers of\nthe fields and plants in the bible? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do : 15\/04\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crystal Cross <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a medieval style stained glass cross to hang in your window, at Easter time especially Christians remember Jesus\u2019 death on a cross and rising again 3 days later.&nbsp; The cross is a symbol for Jesus\u2019 sacrifice and suffering, but also a symbol of hope, forgiveness of sins and victory over death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"343\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross1.png 329w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross1-288x300.png 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Make<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cut a piece of acetate sheet (like the ones you find in toy packaging) to about A5 size.&nbsp;Make a circle with a cross inside as a template.&nbsp; Tape the sheet over a cross and circle template and used a fine tipped permanent pen to trace around the outline.<\/li><li>Use a small paint brush to paint PVA glue around part of the outline of the cross. Sprinkle red stone crystals over the wet glue and shake off the excess. Continue gluing around the outline, sprinkling crystals as you go, while the glue is wet. <\/li><li>Cover the outline of the circle with green stone crystals as before. Leave the outlines to dry and then fill in the centre of the cross shape with a mixture of yellow and orange stone crystals held on with more PVA glue.<\/li><li>Fill in the whole background of the design with blue stone crystals and leave to dry for an hour. Use a pair of scissors to cut around the circle, leaving a tab at the top. Make a hole in the tab and thread satin ribbon through this for hanging. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t find any acetate simply glue the crystals onto plain white paper; the light will still show through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/stone-crystals-1\">Stone Crystals<\/a> (or colour your own salt crystals)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/washable-pva-glue-1\">PVA Glue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/glass-painting-outline-pens\">Fine Point Marker Pens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/coloured-satin-ribbon-value-pack-1\">Satin Ribbon<\/a><\/li><li>Plus Acetate Sheets, Sticky Tape, Paint Brush &amp; Scissors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity taken from:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-ideas\/kids\/crystal-cross\/\">https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-ideas\/kids\/crystal-cross\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make Coloured Rock Salt:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rock salt<\/li><li>Liquid Water Colours<\/li><li>Zip Lock Bags<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making Rainbow Crystals is very similar to making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentingchaos.com\/dye-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dyed Pasta<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentingchaos.com\/valentines-day-card-and-sensory-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coloured Rice<\/a>. (The one thing that about this recipe though is that in using liquid watercolours the crystals don\u2019t have the smell of either vinegar or rubbing alcohol!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"401\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross2.png 431w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross2-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To start you add a couple scoops of rock salt to a zip lock baggie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"306\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross3.png 480w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross3-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a glob of liquid watercolours. Depending on the consistency (ours is thicker than normal) add water slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"229\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross4.png 436w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salt-Crystal-cross4-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let kiddos shake the bags vigorously until the rock salt is well coated. Let the salt soak for a couple of minutes (5-10) and then pour out on to a flat sheet to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once dry play! Or use for the salt crystal cross activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipe found: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parentingchaos.com\/homemade-colored-rock-salt\/\">https:\/\/parentingchaos.com\/homemade-colored-rock-salt\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do : 08\/04\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easter Egg decorating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"222\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Coloured-Eggs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Coloured-Eggs.png 367w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Coloured-Eggs-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easter Egg decorating<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s what you need to dye Easter eggs:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vinegar<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Gel Food Colouring<\/strong> \u2013 liquid is also fine you will just need to use more to get a concentrated colour<\/li><li><strong>Eggs<\/strong> (one for each of your colours)<\/li><li><strong>Small Bowls or Container<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tongs or Large Spoon<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wax crayons or wax candle<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Dye Eggs with Food Colouring<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. First hard boil the eggs. Let them cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your eggs are boiling, lay down some parchment paper, wax paper or\nprotective tablecloth to protect your surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Squeeze out 6 drops of food colouring into one bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and mix so that the drops dissolve into\nthe vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note:<\/strong> for the brand of purple that we used, when we added the vinegar\ndirectly to the food colouring it changed the colour to black. So for <strong>purple only<\/strong>, place the egg directly into a bowl of\nvinegar. Then let it sit for 3 minutes. Then proceeded with the steps below.&nbsp;If\nyou find your food colouring is changing colour for green, blue or purple, you\nmay need to do this method instead. First, soak the eggs in vinegar for 3\nminutes, and then let them soak in the food colouring and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vinegar helps the colouring adhere to the\negg and makes it more vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Then add 1 cup of <strong>warm water<\/strong>.&nbsp; (Some recipes call for boiling water,\nhowever, we tested with warm water and boiling water and did not notice a\ndifference. Warm water worked just as well.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix to ensure the food colouring is fully mixed in. You want the\nsolution to be very concentrated so that the eggs turn out really bright and\nvibrant. If you want less vibrant coloured eggs, you can use less food colouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Make a pattern on your egg using the wax crayons\nor candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Carefully place the egg into the bowl with a\nlarge spoon or tongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Let your egg sit for 10 minutes for the\nprimary colours (red, yellow, blue) and 13 minutes for the secondary colours\n(green, purple) which take a little longer to get fully dyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. After they look like the colour has fully\ndyed the egg, carefully remove with a spoon or tongs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat for each egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Will the Eggs Last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator\nand will last up to 1 week. If you want to leave the eggs out of the\nrefrigerator for a display, you will need to blow out the eggs instead.\nOtherwise the eggs are good for up to 2 hours at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was an activity we were going to have at Easter Messy Church, as eggs remind us of new life that we see all around us in spring and for Christians Jesus dying so that we can have new life through Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do : 02\/04\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rainbows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Spain, where people have been hugely\naffected by the coronavirus and its consequences, they have started this\nmovement: \u201cTodo saldra bien\u201d \u2013 \u201cEverything Will Be Alright\u201d. Rainbows in all\nshapes and sizes are being crafted and drawn and hung in the window, rainbow\nflags are being sewn, and ribbons are being woven together as a symbol of hope\nand faith in these strange times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have made a rainbow share it for\nothers to see<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May be hang them in your window, or make\nthem into a card and post them through a neighbours door or send to a friend or\nfamily member to show that you are thinking of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bible the presence of the rainbow\nmeans God keeps his promises.&nbsp; The first\nrainbow was in the story of Noah\u2019s Ark.&nbsp;\nAs you make your rainbows maybe you could read the story of Noah\u2019s Ark,\nyou can find it in Genesis Chapter 9 the first book of the bible.&nbsp; I wonder if you could find any rainbows in\nthe Bible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\nThere are many ways you can make a rainbow,\nbelow are some suggestions, along with painting and colouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weave a rainbow with ribbons on a paper plate.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1a.jpg 474w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Paint a paper plate like the sky and then sew the string for the weaving then weave a rainbow with wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1b.jpg 640w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1b-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3) weave with pipe-cleaners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1c.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Collage rainbow \u2013 draw your rainbow using crayons\/felt pens then stick items of the same colour to each of the colour arches.&nbsp; Don\u2019t forget the cotton wool clouds.&nbsp; You could use pom poms, buttons, sequins, coloured paper\/tissue paper scrunched up or scraps of fabric.&nbsp; PVA glue will stick better than a glue stick for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"611\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1d.jpg 983w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1d-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1d-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rainbow-1d-240x150.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Crochet Rainbows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At February\u2019s Messy Church our new skill was crochet.&nbsp; If you can\u2019t crochet and no-one in your\nhousehold can why not send these instructions to someone who can and ask them\nto crochet some for you and maybe their neighbours and friends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"536\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2a.jpg 546w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2a-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2a-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TUTORIAL PLANT RAINBOWS <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it possible for everyone to join in this project, we have kept the pattern as simple as possible, so <em>everyone <\/em>can crochet these rainbows! The more the merrier! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not matter how thick your yarn is,\nas long as the size of your crochet hook suits your yarn. Are you a crocheter\nwith little to no experience? Then I recommend that you use thick yarn suitable\nfor crochet hook 4 to 7 mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2b.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2b-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you not know how to crochet at all (yet)? Then (visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atelierkleurstof.nl\/rainbowcrochetenglish\/\">https:\/\/www.atelierkleurstof.nl\/rainbowcrochetenglish\/<\/a>&nbsp; and click on the stitch that you don\u2019t know and the explanation will pop up! This way we hope that lots of children will also be crocheting rainbows. One stitch more or less here and there in the pattern does not really matter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolplein.nl\/tutorials\/haken\/opzetlus\"><strong>slip knot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ch = <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolplein.nl\/tutorials\/haken\/losse-ketting\"><strong>chain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>sl st = <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolplein.nl\/tutorials\/haken\/halve-vaste\"><strong>slip stitch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>sc = <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolplein.nl\/tutorials\/haken\/vaste\"><strong>single crochet<\/strong><\/a><strong> (UK: double crochet)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutorial<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Make a slip knot and chain 12 stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2c.jpg 472w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2c-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Insert your hook in the very first chain stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"401\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2d.jpg 445w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2d-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Join to make a ring by working 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"417\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2e.jpg 568w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2e-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Work 18 single crochets <strong>into <\/strong>the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2f.jpg 602w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2f-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. End the round by working 1 sl st in the very first stitch. Casting off: Cut the yarn off (leaving a tail, approximately 4 to 5 cm long) and pull the tail through the loop on your hook. Pull it tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"403\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2g.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2g.jpg 415w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2g-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Now cast on the next color (blue) by tying a slip knot in the yarn then attaching it with a slip stitch. Do so in any stitch.&nbsp;In the next stitch, work 1 single crochet. In the next stitch, work 2 single crochets. Repeat this (1 sc in the next, 2 sc in the next) until you have crocheted in all the stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"413\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2h.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2h.jpg 470w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2h-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Once you have reached the end of the round, you should have 27 single crochets.&nbsp;Cast off by working 1 slip stitch in the first stitch (the stitch between the cast-on stitch and the first single crochet). Cut the yarn off and pull it through the loop on your hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2i.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2i.jpg 424w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2i-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Now the green: Cast on a strand again\nanywhere with a slip stitch. In the next stitch, work 1 single crochet. In the\nnext stitch as well. Then work 2 single crochets in 1 stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat this (1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc) until you reach the end of the round. If all goes well, you should have 36 single crochets. One stitch more or less? It doesn\u2019t really matter:<em> Everything Will Be Alright<\/em>. Cast off as you did for the blue round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"581\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2j.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2j.jpg 575w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2j-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2j-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Cast on the yellow yarn, once more in\nany stitch. In the following stitches, one after the other, work: 1 single\ncrochet, 1 single crochet, 1 single crochet, 2 single crochets. Repeat this\nuntil the end of your round. You now have 45 single crochets (or 1 more or\nless; it will be alright!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your round might bulge out a bit, but don\u2019t worry: that will also be alright.&nbsp;Cast off again: 1 slip stitch in the stitch between the cast-on stitch and the first single crochet. Cut the yarn off and pull it through the loop on your crochet hook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2k.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2k.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2k-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2k-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2k-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. The orange round: Cast on again, just\nas before. In each of the next 4 stitches, work 1 single crochet. In the 5th\nstitch, work 2 single crochets. Repeat this ( 4 x 1 sc, 2 sc in the next) until\nthe end of the round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cast off just as you did in the previous rounds. And yes; the bulging is really going to be alright!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2l.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2l.jpg 554w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2l-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>11. The second last round: the red! Cast on just as before again. Then work 1 single crochet in each stitch. Cast off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2m.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1505\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2m.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2m-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2m-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2m-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. The final one: the pink round!&nbsp;Insert your hook (with the pink slip knot), not in 1 but in 2 stitches, leaving 1 stitch free between the 2 stitches, just as in the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" width=\"580\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2n.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2n-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Fold the rainbow circle in half and work 1 single crochet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" width=\"580\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2o.jpg 700w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2o-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2o-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Continue working single crochets (in the 2 stitches opposite from each other) until you reach the end of the round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"515\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2p.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2p.jpg 492w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2p-287x300.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Cast off again as described before. Using a needle, draw the 2 pink yarn ends to the inside of the rainbow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2q.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" width=\"580\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2q.jpg 670w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2q-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>16. And finally, sew the purple underside closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"592\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2r.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2r.jpg 519w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2r-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">YOU DID IT! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2s.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" width=\"580\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2s.jpg 636w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2s-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2s-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rainbows-2s-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patter Rainbow Plants: This pattern is made by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashi_crochet\"><strong>Ashi Crochet<\/strong><\/a> and translated by Amy Bah\u00e9 (Yarn &amp; Colors) and you can distribute this pattern to anyone! In fact, the more people who crochet a rainbow, the more hope and positivity we can spread!&nbsp;If you plan to sell these rainbows, you may of course do so as long as you donate the proceeds to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodekruis.nl\/nieuwsbericht\/rode-kruis-opent-giro-7244-tegen-verspreiding-corona\/\"><strong>Red Cross<\/strong><\/a> so that they can carry on their work fighting the spread of the coronavirus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">===<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do : 26\/03\/2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow your own vegetables by re-planting from vegetables in your fridge\/vegetable rack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carrots <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Carrots-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" width=\"328\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Carrots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Carrots.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Save the top of a carrot and place in\na sauce of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave on a\nwindow sill in a light place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer to soil when roots start to grow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> NB &#8211; you won&#8217;t get another carrot this way but lovely ferny greens. They may flower and produce seeds. These seeds if planted will grow into carrots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Peppers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pepper-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"Red ripe pepper cut in half.\" class=\"wp-image-1448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pepper-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pepper.jpg 373w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a bell pepper and cut in half\n(top to bottom) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a\nfinger lightly loosen the pepper seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now fill the\npepper with soil\/compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water\nlightly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay the pepper in a pot of soil.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>How many seedlings will you see grow from the pepper seeds?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring\nOnions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sprint-onions-270x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh spring onions on a slate surface Royalty-free stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-1449\" width=\"300\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sprint-onions-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sprint-onions.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a plastic egg carton and place holes in the middle of the top egg shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut of the\ntop of the spring onions (you can eat these)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the\nbottom of the onion shoot, place in the closed egg carton, one shoot in each\negg section and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Harvest as they grow, keep watered they will re-grow and     you can cut with scissors and eat again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>What other vegetables can be grown this way?<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things to Do: 25\/06\/2020 Oobleck &#8211; Cornflour Gloop A great messy material to explore and a science experiment depending on the age of your child, when we have done this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1442","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1442"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1583,"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1442\/revisions\/1583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arc.marksteychurch.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}