Poffley Education Resources

Use a Coconut shell as a present holder!

Here is an example.

Hanging Star- Christmas Decoration

You need : 6 squares of any sort of paper size to make this very nice decoration. You can also use magazines or photocopy paper with print on it! Practically anything works. Avoid hanging near a window which tends to get condensation. It is simple to make but produces a great decoration. Children above 7Continue reading “Hanging Star- Christmas Decoration”

Porridge song

Here is a wee porridge song for little people

Walnuts shell candle/present holder

How to open and what to make with the shell

Unbridled Joy

Isaiah 35 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy For waters will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert ACTS 3:9 He sprang to his feet andContinue reading “Unbridled Joy”

Born to Run

A piece written for our new granddaughter whose parents both love running, in fact Mummy was running 3 days before she was born ! This text was also a backdrop. …those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary;Continue reading “Born to Run”

Advent/Christmas in my Sister Lissy’s home

My sister Lissy is always SO productive. One of her specialties is making gingerbread men …we get the joy of guessing how many are made and a prize of a bag if we win ! She is also famous for her gingerbread house and wonderful preserves of jams and chutneys …we are all so gratefulContinue reading “Advent/Christmas in my Sister Lissy’s home”

Nature Advent Scenes

Goldilocks and the three bears and how to make their houses!

Introducing Goldilocks and the three bears and suggestions on how to make their houses .Materials you will need: A little cardboard box eg little cereal ones or a match box ( empty or with the matches heads cut off !) This activity will need adult supervision if using matchboxes. little raisin boxes are an alternative. CardContinue reading “Goldilocks and the three bears and how to make their houses!”

Knitted oblong turned into a Ball !

This activity is very rewarding to make and play with once finished! You will need size 3-4 mm knitting needles One colour or two or more eg rainbow colours of wool or cotton 12–20 stitches A balloon and red lentils to fill it Sewing needles to bring it altogether into a ball from an oblongContinue reading “Knitted oblong turned into a Ball !”