Creative things

Unfortunately, due to Covid, the Point is currently closed. You can visit the Point website for some online options. 

The Point is currently home to Active Fusion, Doncaster Music Service3 and EXPECT Youth but the building is welcome to all. There is so much that you could do at The Point, including:

• Visit the café
• Attend one of the Family workshops
• Join Tuesday’s art club, or Wednesday’s music club
• Explore the gallery
• Join a dance class

Use a mobile (either your own or borrow one with permission) to make a video. Your video could be anything. You could write and sing a song, write and read a poem, tell a story, show something, anything you like!

Post your video to Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Here is a list of 20 different ways to make a ladybird. Choose your favourite and get creating.

Share a picture of your work to Instagram using the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Peg aeroplan are fun and exciting to make. Here are some instructions on how to make your own peg aeroplane. Then, take it outside and see how far it will fly.

All you need is crayons, paper and a tree! You can use whatever tree you like. Simply place the paper on the tree and rub the crayon over the paper. You will then be left with a print of the tree bark on your paper.

Take a photo of your work and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Egg decorating is a great Easter activity that you can also do any time of the year. Here is a How-To guide from the BBC to give you some inspiration on how to decorate your egg.

Take a photo of your decorated egg and post it to Instagram using the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Rock painting can be a fun and exciting way to test your creativity. Here is a link to help you decorate your rock.

Once you have painted your rock, find a place to hide it for someone to find.

Post a picture of your rock to Instagram using the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Baking is a great activity to practise cooking skills such as measuring, mixing and following a recipe.

Here is a recipe from BBC Good Foods which is great for children. Bake your buns with an adult and then have fun decorating and tasting your creation.

Take a photo of your buns and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Play dough is great for developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It also encourages creativity and play time.

Salt dough is a great option as you can have fun making it as well as playing with it! If you make a sculpture you are proud of, you can put it in the oven (with the help of an adult) to dry out, preserving your creation.

Here is a recipe you can follow to create your own salt dough.

Once you have preserved your creation, take a photo and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Whether three courses or just one, this is a great way to get in the kitchen and be involved in the process of making food.

If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, Supercook is a great website to help! With an adult, have a look at all of the food you have in your fridge, freezer and cupboards. Then, the website will tell you what you could make.

Work with an adult to write your menu and then get to cooking!

Recycling is very important. This is relevant for clothing too! Take a piece of clothing and give them new life. Whether you make scarves, cardigans, shorts, anything you like. Work with an adult to come up with new ideas and cut and sew your design.

Here is a list of 27 Creative Ways to Reuse Old Clothing

Take a photo of your work and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

All you need is some glue and a piece of paper. Oh! Don’t forget the pasta! Any pasta! Use all of this to make a picture of anything you like. You could even add paint or colour your work once it is complete.

Here are some ideas for what you can do. 

Snap a photo of your pasta picture and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Board games are a great way to have fun with family and friends. But, did you know that you can make your own board game? Well you can!

You get to choose:

• The type of game
• The goals
• The rules
• The design

Here is a link to a guide on How to Make Your Own Board Game. 

Take a photo of your board game and put it on Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN

Across the country, children have been drawing and displaying rainbows in their windows, in support for the NHS. You can find more information on this here. Draw and display your own rainbow to show support for the hard working doctors and nurses. 

Take a photo of your rainbow and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #100ThingsDN