5 Ways With…

Starcatchers’ series of artistic ideas using every day household items and exploring 5 magical ways to engage your wee one in creative play.

Children leaning over a puddle full of melted colourful chalk

Part of Starcatchers’ Wee Inspirations, our 5 Ways With…. series explores different ways to creatively engage your little ones in artistic play using accessible and easily found objects. Search the ideas below and enjoy some creative magic at home.

5 Ways With....household items

  • 5 Ways With…Lycra

    Using Lycra is a great way to explore emotions through movement. Try these 5 creative ideas using on one resource...Lycra!

  • 5 Ways With… Pom Poms

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on pom poms.

  • 5 Ways With… Rubber Bands

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on rubber bands.

  • 5 Ways With… Chalk

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on chalk.

  • 5 Ways With… Cornflour

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on cornflour.

  • 5 Ways With… Water

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on water.

  • 5 Ways With… Scarves

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on how scarves are great for movement, imaginative play and sensory play!

  • 5 Ways With… Breadcrumb Trails!

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on breadcrumb trails.

  • 5 Ways With… Dramatic Tension

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on how to create dramatic tension.

5 Ways With....Wintertime Wish List

5 Ways With....Schematic Play