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Things to do at home with Mum and Dad

Fancy giving your brain a workout?

Here are some ideas for simple innovation projects that you can do at home using everyday materials. You might even discover that your parents (and other relatives) are more creative than you give them credit for…

  1. 'The Grumble-buster'
  2. 'The room-y'
  3. 'Family footwear'
  4. 'The Exerciser-izer'

'The Grumble-buster'

This project is designed to polish up your inventing skills whilst taking some of the grumbles and groans out of family life.

'The room-y'

This project is designed to help those with messy bedrooms find innovative ways to clean up their act.

'Family footwear'

This project is designed to help you create a range (or brand) of footwear with different designs (or styles) for each family member.

'The Exerciser-izer'

This project is designed to help children get fit and stay active.

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