We will be posting regular challenges below for children to get involved in. If you would like to share your effort you can send a picture of your completed challenge to [email protected] and we will post it on the website for everyone to see.
Challenge #1 - Draw a Leprachaun!
Learn how to draw a cartoon Leprachaun by following the tutorial on Art for kids Hub.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQXvBKUDinE
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQXvBKUDinE
Challenge #2 – Write a Letter!
Write a letter to your grandparents or other relatives who you can’t see at the moment (if you’re worried about going to post it etc. take a photo of the handwritten note and send it by message/WhatsApp or email and ask them to write back by letter too).
Challenge #3 – Make a Mother’s Day card!
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday the 22nd of March.
Make your mum a nice card to celebrate this special day. Have lots of fun making your own design or copy one of the examples below. Mother's Day Poem I will love you forever; And forever you will be The most wonderful mother You mean everything to me |
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Some of the lovely efforts:
Challenge #4 –Create a nature inspired piece of art!
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Make a piece of art that is inspired by NATURE and all the things you love about the outdoors. See can you use natural materials such as flowers, pebbles, leaves or grass. Have a look at some examples for some inspiration.
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Challenge #5 - Write a short story!
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Use your imagination or take some inspiration from the books you read and write your very own short story.
Follow the steps below to help you write your story. Step 1: Think of an idea Step 2: Create a character and a setting Step 3: The Beginning Step 4: The Problem Step 5: The Turning Point Step 6: The Solution Step 7: The End |
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Challenge #6 – Outdoor or indoor Scavenger Hunt!
Depending on the weather, have a go at this fun scavenger hunt whether it’s around your house or out in the garden. First, find some paper and write down the list.
Next go explore and as you find the items, tick them off the list. When you are finished, make sure everything goes back to its original place.
How about inventing your own scavenger hunt and we’ll put it up here for others to try.
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Challenge #7 - Draw A Giraffe!
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Learn how to draw a cartoon giraffe by following the tutorial on art for kids hub @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nr587hSR7o&t=329s |
Pierce Waterhouse
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Challenge #8 – Word Maker Puzzle!
Using the letters in Lurga National School, how many words can you make?
Example: Lurga National School
soon
chain
Can you find ten or maybe even fifteen words?
Example: Lurga National School
soon
chain
Can you find ten or maybe even fifteen words?
Challenge #9 – Spell your name PE challenge!
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Can you spell out your first and second name with exercise?
Each letter of the alphabet has a corresponding exercise. Example: John Smith J= 20 Mountain Climbers O= 20 Lunges H= 30 Jumping Jacks N= 10 Push ups S= 30 Bicycle Crunches M= 15 Jump Squats I= 60 second plank T= 60 second wall sit H= 30 Jumping Jacks If you are not sure of any of the exercises, swap it for an exercise you know. |
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Challenge #10 - Draw Minnie Mouse!
Learn how to draw Minnie Mouse by following the tutorial on Art for kids Hub @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qaApozLvh0
Challenge #11 – Make invisible ink!
Making invisible ink is a lot of fun, you can pretend you are a secret agent as you keep all your secret codes and messages hidden from others.
What you'll need:
Instructions:
What you'll need:
- Half a lemon
- Water
- Spoon
- Bowl
- Cotton bud
- White paper
- Lamp
Instructions:
- Squeeze some lemon juice into the bowl and add a few drops of water.
- Mix the water and lemon juice with the spoon.
- Dip the cotton bud into the mixture and write a message onto the white paper.
- Wait for the juice to dry so it becomes completely invisible.
- When you are ready to read your secret message or show it to someone else, heat the paper by holding it close to a light bulb.
Challenge #12 – Make a 2D shape picture.
Draw or make a picture only using 2D shapes.
Have lots of fun with your imagination making your own design or copy one of the examples below.
Challenge #13 – Draw an Easter Bunny!
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Get ready for Easter by learning how to draw an Easter Bunny holding an Easter egg by following the tutorial @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNKRfEQoE0E or https://easydrawingguides.com/how-to-draw-an-easter-bunny/ 
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Challenge #14 - Design a Maze!
Get creative and have fun designing a maze.
It could be for a pet, for a marble or even one drawn on paper.
You could use straws, cardboard, Jenga blocks, pebbles, small branches, Lego or any suitable materials you can find at home.
Have a look at the examples below for some ideas.
It could be for a pet, for a marble or even one drawn on paper.
You could use straws, cardboard, Jenga blocks, pebbles, small branches, Lego or any suitable materials you can find at home.
Have a look at the examples below for some ideas.
Challenge #15 - Make Easter Rice Crispie Nests!
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Challenge#16 - Draw an Easter Basket
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Learn how to draw an Easter basket full of yummy Easter eggs by following the tutorial @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy0-JCMKZJo |
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Challenge #17 - Make an Easter card
Easter Sunday is this Sunday. Make an Easter card for your family. Use your imagination or copy one of the examples below.
Challenge #18 - Engineering Design Challenge
Design a contraption to hold and protect an egg when dropped from a height with a parachute.
You could use things such as toilet roll holder, straws, a plastic bag, elastic bands, kitchen paper, sellotape, pipe cleaners, a balloon, yogurt pot, etc..
Useful Tip: Use a boiled egg if you want to avoid a possible mess ;)
You could use things such as toilet roll holder, straws, a plastic bag, elastic bands, kitchen paper, sellotape, pipe cleaners, a balloon, yogurt pot, etc..
Useful Tip: Use a boiled egg if you want to avoid a possible mess ;)
Challenge #18 - Enter an Art Competition!
Farmlane Gallery, Galway is running an art competition under the following three categories; under 8, under 12 and under 16.
The winners will be awarded Cregal Art Gift Vouchers as follows:
- Under 8: €25
- Under 12: €35
- Under 16: €45
Entries are to be sent by email to [email protected] stating your name, age and title of piece.
The closing date is this Sunday the 19th of April.
Good luck and have fun!
The winners will be awarded Cregal Art Gift Vouchers as follows:
- Under 8: €25
- Under 12: €35
- Under 16: €45
Entries are to be sent by email to [email protected] stating your name, age and title of piece.
The closing date is this Sunday the 19th of April.
Good luck and have fun!
Challenge #19 - Draw a Peacock!
Learn how to draw a realistic peacock by following the tutorial @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EphQqnqsJfw
Challenge #20 –Make something out of Paper!
Make something out of paper.
It could be a paper hat, a paper aeroplane, a paper sword, a paper boat, a notebook, a paper mask, a paper kite or whatever you can come up with!
Send us a picture of your creation.
It could be a paper hat, a paper aeroplane, a paper sword, a paper boat, a notebook, a paper mask, a paper kite or whatever you can come up with!
Send us a picture of your creation.
Challenge # 21 - Enter a Titanic Competition!
The Titanic Experience Cobh is running a competition. There are two options; an art and a story writing competition. Read the details below. The closing date for both competitions is Monday 4th of May.
Competition 1:
Calling all art enthusiasts.... We would love to see your pictures of the Titanic. Be as creative as you wish and send us in your picture of Titanic at sea, striking the iceberg, leaving port or wherever your imagination takes you.
3 Prize Categories
Age 6/7
Age 8/10
Age 11/12
Competition 2:
Writing Competition.... We invite you to submit a fictional short story of your journey aboard Titanic. Perhaps you are a child in 1912 and your family have decided to emigrate to America from Ireland. You arrive in Queenstown Co. Cork to find yourself boarding the finest ship that ever sailed or perhaps you are the son/daughter of a wealthy family returning to New York after a European vacation........ What happens next is up to you!
2 Prize Categories
Age 8-10
Age 11-12
Conditions of Entry
The rules of the Competition will be strictly applied.
Categories: The age category is determined by the age you are on the deadline for submission. I.e. your age on the 4th May 2020.
Subject: We'd like you to enjoy making your art and story, you can do anything provided it has a clear link to Titanic.
Size of artwork: Entries should not be smaller than A4 (29.7cm x 21cm) or larger than A3 (42cm x 29.7cm). Framed entries will not be accepted.
Length of Short Story: The short story can be as long as you wish.
Materials for Artwork: You may use any type of paper of any texture, white or coloured which is no larger than A3 in size. The art can be made using pencil, charcoal, ink, crayon, pastel, acrylics, watercolour, or oils.
Originality: Your work should be original and done by yourself with no assistance.
How to submit entries: Artwork Entries should be submitted in flat format and no larger than A3 (42cm x 29.7cm). Story Entries should be A4 in size
Please print the following information (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) on the back of each entry:.
- Name, age, home address, home telephone number, date of birth
- Category and title of entry. (Age 6-7 / 8-10 / 11-12)
- School name, school address, school telephone number and teacher's name.
Competition Prizes
1st Place for each category
• Large Titanic Block Set.
• Titanic Experience Goody Bag.
• Free Family Pass to Titanic Experience Cobh.
• Lunch Voucher for winner and his/her family in Titanic Bar and Grill Restaurant
2nd Place for each category
• Free Family Pass for Titanic Experience Cobh.
• Titanic Experience Goody Bag.
ALL ENTRY DRAW
All entrants will be entered into a draw for a free school tour for their class, and a Titanic Goody Bag and family pass for themselves.
Judging will take place in May and the winners will be announced on Friday the 15th of May 2020.
Where to send entries:
Post
Please post your Entry to 'Titanic Art and Story Competition', Titanic Experience Cobh, White Star Line Building, 20 Casement Square, Cobh, Co. Cork.
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Email entries to [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of entries is Monday 4th May 2020
Good Luck and Enjoy!
All entries shall be the property of Titanic Experience Cobh who shall also be the owner of the copyright.
Titanic Experience Cobh will not accept liability for loss or damage to any work submitted.
Number of Entries
One entry per child is permitted. They can however enter both the artwork and story competitions. We regret that it will not be possible to return all of the entries which we receive.
Publicity
Winning artwork and photographs of the winners together with the winners' details (name, age, school or town) may be used in publicity campaigns (such as calendars, cards, posters and other materials) where winners' parents/guardians have given their full consent.
Competition 1:
Calling all art enthusiasts.... We would love to see your pictures of the Titanic. Be as creative as you wish and send us in your picture of Titanic at sea, striking the iceberg, leaving port or wherever your imagination takes you.
3 Prize Categories
Age 6/7
Age 8/10
Age 11/12
Competition 2:
Writing Competition.... We invite you to submit a fictional short story of your journey aboard Titanic. Perhaps you are a child in 1912 and your family have decided to emigrate to America from Ireland. You arrive in Queenstown Co. Cork to find yourself boarding the finest ship that ever sailed or perhaps you are the son/daughter of a wealthy family returning to New York after a European vacation........ What happens next is up to you!
2 Prize Categories
Age 8-10
Age 11-12
Conditions of Entry
The rules of the Competition will be strictly applied.
Categories: The age category is determined by the age you are on the deadline for submission. I.e. your age on the 4th May 2020.
Subject: We'd like you to enjoy making your art and story, you can do anything provided it has a clear link to Titanic.
Size of artwork: Entries should not be smaller than A4 (29.7cm x 21cm) or larger than A3 (42cm x 29.7cm). Framed entries will not be accepted.
Length of Short Story: The short story can be as long as you wish.
Materials for Artwork: You may use any type of paper of any texture, white or coloured which is no larger than A3 in size. The art can be made using pencil, charcoal, ink, crayon, pastel, acrylics, watercolour, or oils.
Originality: Your work should be original and done by yourself with no assistance.
How to submit entries: Artwork Entries should be submitted in flat format and no larger than A3 (42cm x 29.7cm). Story Entries should be A4 in size
Please print the following information (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) on the back of each entry:.
- Name, age, home address, home telephone number, date of birth
- Category and title of entry. (Age 6-7 / 8-10 / 11-12)
- School name, school address, school telephone number and teacher's name.
Competition Prizes
1st Place for each category
• Large Titanic Block Set.
• Titanic Experience Goody Bag.
• Free Family Pass to Titanic Experience Cobh.
• Lunch Voucher for winner and his/her family in Titanic Bar and Grill Restaurant
2nd Place for each category
• Free Family Pass for Titanic Experience Cobh.
• Titanic Experience Goody Bag.
ALL ENTRY DRAW
All entrants will be entered into a draw for a free school tour for their class, and a Titanic Goody Bag and family pass for themselves.
Judging will take place in May and the winners will be announced on Friday the 15th of May 2020.
Where to send entries:
Post
Please post your Entry to 'Titanic Art and Story Competition', Titanic Experience Cobh, White Star Line Building, 20 Casement Square, Cobh, Co. Cork.
OR
Email entries to [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of entries is Monday 4th May 2020
Good Luck and Enjoy!
All entries shall be the property of Titanic Experience Cobh who shall also be the owner of the copyright.
Titanic Experience Cobh will not accept liability for loss or damage to any work submitted.
Number of Entries
One entry per child is permitted. They can however enter both the artwork and story competitions. We regret that it will not be possible to return all of the entries which we receive.
Publicity
Winning artwork and photographs of the winners together with the winners' details (name, age, school or town) may be used in publicity campaigns (such as calendars, cards, posters and other materials) where winners' parents/guardians have given their full consent.
Challenge # 21 - Make a DIY bird Feeder
In honour of World Earth Day, make a DIY bird feeder or bird house with the help of an adult. You can make it out of suitable items in your recycling bin such as a milk carton, container, yogurt pot or plastic bottle.
Instructions:
Instructions:
- With help from an adult, use a craft knife of scissors to cut the sides out of a carton/bottle etc. If you are using a yogurt pot or container you will not need to cut out any windows.
- Place your bird feeder on a protected surface and paint or decorate. Let dry
- Again with help from an adult, poke a hole into the top on each side of the bird feeder with a nail or screw driver.
- Thread a piece of wool or string through the bird feeder and knot at the top to hang.
- Fill with bird seed and find the perfect location outside to bird watch.
Challenge # 22 - Make a memories jar!
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This is a difficult time for everyone but there are still lots of things we can all be thankful for.
Why not use an empty jar or container to make a memory jar of this time. Make your own one or get everyone involved and make a family memory jar. Add a happy memory or something to be thankful for each day. Start it off from today or can you think of any memories from the last few weeks that you can also add to the jar! |
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Challenge # 23 - Do a Workout!
Challenge yourself to this pyramid workout. (20 down to 5 and back up to 20 again)
Jog on the spot for a minute to warm-up before starting.
If you cannot do any of the exercises, swap them for another one you are comfortable with.
20 Jumping Jacks
15 Frog Jumps
10 Push-Ups
5 Walking Lunges
10 Push-Ups
15 Frog Jumps
20 Jumping Jacks
Jog on the spot for a minute to warm-up before starting.
If you cannot do any of the exercises, swap them for another one you are comfortable with.
20 Jumping Jacks
15 Frog Jumps
10 Push-Ups
5 Walking Lunges
10 Push-Ups
15 Frog Jumps
20 Jumping Jacks
Challenge #23 - Make Fork Biscuits
With the help of an adult why not make some simple 3 ingredient fork biscuits. As always, remember to clean your hands well before and after.
Equipment
Equipment
- 2 baking trays
- Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Oven
- 100g Butter at room temperature, plus a little extra for greasing
- 50g Caster sugar
- 150g Self- raising flour
- Lightly grease the baking trays with butter (You can also use baking paper if you have it).
- Put the butter into a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon to soften it.
- Gradually beat in the caster sugar.
- Then stir in the flour.
- Use your hands to gather the mixture together into a soft but not sticky dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place well apart on the baking trays.
- Dip a fork into cold water and press on top of each ball to flatten it and imprint the fork pattern.
- Bake in a preheated oven @ 180°C (160°C fan oven) for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy :)
Challenge #24 - Make a Toilet Roll Projector!
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Why not create a DIY projector from an empty toilet roll. You could even make a few different ones and put on a shadow show for your family.
Here’s What You Need:
Here’s What You Do:
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Challenge #25 - Spell your name workout!
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Can you spell out your first and second name with exercise?
Each letter of the alphabet has a corresponding exercise. Example: Mary Poppins M= 3 Squat Jumps A= 10 Jumping Jacks R= 10 Skaters Y= 10 Leg Raises P= 5 Squats O= 10 Russian Twists P= 5 Squats P= 5 Squats I= 10 Side Lunges N= 10 second jump rope (skipping) S= 10 Second Jog If you are not sure of any of the exercises, swap it for an exercise you know. |
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Challenge #26 - Have an indoor scavenger hunt!
Jot down the list of items and tick them as you find them.
Challenge #27 - Decorate a potato!
Use your imagination or recreate your favourite book or film character and decorate a potato. Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful creations.
Challenge #28 - Make a Calming glitter jar
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These jars are great for mindfulness and relaxing.
When our minds are full or thoughts and worries we can give them a shake and watch the glitter settle. The glitter represents our thoughts and worries and when we shake the jar and watch the glitter settle we can imagine our thoughts and feelings becoming less chaotic and slowing down. All you need to make one is a jar or plastic bottle, water and glitter. |
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Challenge #29 - Draw a Turtle!
Turtles are reptiles with hard shells that protect them from predators. They are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years ago. Turtles live all over the world in almost every type of climate.
Learn how to draw a cartoon Turtle by following the tutorial on Art for kids Hub.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu2OZt7sPG4
Learn how to draw a cartoon Turtle by following the tutorial on Art for kids Hub.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu2OZt7sPG4
Challenge #30 - Make a rainbow at home!
Can we make a rainbow at home? Yes, we can!
With this How to Grow a Rainbow Experiment Science Activity, you can make your own rainbow with just some felt-tip pens, two bowls of water and a bow-shaped piece of kitchen roll.
What is a rainbow?
A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon formed when light (usually sunlight) passes through droplets of water hanging in the atmosphere. The colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
What To Do:
1. Cut the kitchen roll into the shape of a rainbow.
2. At each end, use the felt-tip pens to colour a rainbow about 2cm up from the bottom. Remember the order of the colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
3. Attach the paperclip to the top of the rainbow and tie a piece of thread to it. This will allow you to hold your rainbow.
4. Add water to the two bowls.
5. Hold the rainbow with both ends slightly submerged into each bowl of water and watch your rainbow grow.
With this How to Grow a Rainbow Experiment Science Activity, you can make your own rainbow with just some felt-tip pens, two bowls of water and a bow-shaped piece of kitchen roll.
What is a rainbow?
A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon formed when light (usually sunlight) passes through droplets of water hanging in the atmosphere. The colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
What To Do:
1. Cut the kitchen roll into the shape of a rainbow.
2. At each end, use the felt-tip pens to colour a rainbow about 2cm up from the bottom. Remember the order of the colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
3. Attach the paperclip to the top of the rainbow and tie a piece of thread to it. This will allow you to hold your rainbow.
4. Add water to the two bowls.
5. Hold the rainbow with both ends slightly submerged into each bowl of water and watch your rainbow grow.
Challenge #31 - Make A Rainbow!
Follow on from Challenge #30 and make another rainbow. Use your imagination, it can be made from paper, finger paint, out of Lego or anything else you have at home.
Challenge #32 - Brainteaser
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Today's challenge is a brainteaser.
Read the colour you see not the words you see. Can you do it? You could even time yourself and your family members doing this challenge to see who is the quickest. |
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