Exploratory Play

Fun, creative activities for kids, including kids craft ideas to keep them amused for hours!

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Static Flying Bird

STEAM, STEM, electricity, static, balloon, bird, flying.

  • Step 1First, download the template. Using sticky tape, stick the body of the bird onto a piece of blue cardboard.
  • Step 2Cut the main body shape out using scissors. Repeat this process with the wings using tissue paper. Adult supervision recommended when using scissors.
  • Step 3Stick the wings onto the construction foam using sticky tape. Use the body of the bird as a reference when positioning the wings.
  • Step 4To create a tail, attach the feathers to the foam board using tape.
  • Step 5Apply glue over the total surface of the bird’s body and stick it on top of the wings and tail.
  • Step 6To complete the bird’s face, use a small yellow triangle for the beak and stick on wiggle eyes.
  • Step 7Inflate a balloon then rub it vigorously into your hair.
  • Step 8Immediately place the balloon down on top of the tissue paper and lift it up and down to reveal the birds flapping wings!

Get ready to craft! This Idea uses:

Tissue Paper - Light Blue - Pack of 5
Optional
Product Code: 17592
EACH $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $2.63 (inc GST) $2.39 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 16477
EACH $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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Turkey Feathers - Blue - Pack of 150
Optional
Product Code: 11113
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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Balloons - Coloured - Pack of Approximately 100
Optional
Product Code: 10003
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $14.95 (inc GST) $13.59 (ex GST)          
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Construction Foam - A3 - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 17520
EACH $47.29 (inc GST) $42.99 (ex GST)
2 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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Materials used in this activity

Balloons - Coloured - Pack of Approximately 100
Optional
Product Code: 10003
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $14.95 (inc GST) $13.59 (ex GST)          
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Student Scissors - Pack of 20
Optional
Product Code: 10897
EACH $43.99 (inc GST) $39.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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Turkey Feathers - Blue - Pack of 150
Optional
Product Code: 11113
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Cardboard - Assorted Colours - A3 - Pack of 100
Optional
Product Code: 14933
EACH $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $26.39 (inc GST) $23.99 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 16477
EACH $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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Construction Foam - A3 - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 17520
EACH $47.29 (inc GST) $42.99 (ex GST)
2 or more $32.99 (inc GST) $29.99 (ex GST)          
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Tissue Paper - Light Blue - Pack of 5
Optional
Product Code: 17592
EACH $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $2.63 (inc GST) $2.39 (ex GST)          
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Clear Sticky Tape - 18mm x 66m
Optional
Product Code: 17769
EACH $2.19 (inc GST) $1.99 (ex GST)
12 or more $1.64 (inc GST) $1.49 (ex GST)          
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