This project is a great way of displaying notes, reminders and photos in a way that really stands out. It makes a thoughtful present and will brighten and tidy up your desk.

If you’re a keen reader, why not design a pair of bookends to keep your reading shelf organised?

“Keith Haring is a street artist who started out making comics and cartoons. The work is easily recognisable, with its simple, brightly coloured outline characters and symbols. They have an energetic feel too, thanks to the movement lines he puts around his people and animals.

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How to get organised with homework and succeed at even the trickiest of tasks. 

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Starting a new term, new academic year or especially a new school can be stressful. There is a way to remove a lot of this stress and it all comes down to how well you have packed your bag. 

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Reading is a great way to escape to a world of adventure, learn something new or have a good laugh. You’ll need fuel for a big reading session, though, and here are some delicious snacks to boost your energy levels.

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Sally Brown and Kate Morris, from the Guild of Food Writers, have put together a taste experiment that will tantalise your senses and make you think more about the food you eat. The way we experience food is an important part of enjoying what is on our plates. 

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Keep your pens and pencils tidy in this colourful hedgehog.

The artist I am looking at here, Yayoi Kusama, completely ignores my third rule because she is absolutely dotty about dots. She is a Japanese artist who uses polka dots in pretty much all of her work. Dotty tentacles are a theme in Kusama’s work and they’ve inspired me to make my own octopus picture.

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“As there are lots of fallen leaves about, I thought it would be fun to use Andy Goldsworthy’s leaf-art techniques to make our own woodland guardian character.”

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As the nights draw in, why not create a shadow bottle to light up the room with a spooky scene? Using an old bottle and some battery powered fairy lights you can put this together quite quickly – and there’s nothing to stop you from making up the design using any image you like if you’d rather not do a spooky one.

“I thought it would be funny to make my own Leonora Carrington-inspired mix-and-match monster-maker. With this one, the more you draw, the more combinations you’ll be able to make. Get inspired by looking at actual animals, and fantasy creatures such as dragons and demons.”

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These tie-dye patterned decorations will brighten up dull winter days. They look great hung in a window or anywhere in your house that needs a splash of colour.

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“I love illustrating because it is so varied. Here are my top eight tips for being a superstar illustrator. And remember – if you have fun with your drawing, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a superstar illustrator!”

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How to structure a story.

Basquiat was an artist who rose to fame in the 1980s in New York, US. He started out as a graffiti artist and he would spray slogans and messages onto the sides of buildings. He moved on to painting on canvases and famous people such as pop star Madonna and artist Andy Warhol were big fans of his work.

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Holly King-Mand is the nation’s favourite English teacher, having had thousands of young people join her online lessons during lockdown. Here she shares her top advice on how to write a diary

Surreal means a bit weird, strange, unusual or unexpected and two of the best surrealist artists are Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. I thought it would be cool to make my own version of the classic snakes and ladders board game but give it a 3D twist. Also, to make it surreal, I’m swapping the snakes for worms and the ladders for gherkins.”

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The daffodil is the national flower of Wales. The flowers come in all sorts of shapes and shades, so why not make a mixed bunch of spring blooms to put in a vase and brighten your room.

Kate Morris and Sally Brown are food writers and members of the Guild of Food Writers. “This recipe could make you very popular at home because it just needs the oven, a baking dish and very few utensils, so there won’t be lots of washing-up at the end,” says Morris. 

How to extend your vocabulary and use an interesting range of words in your speaking and writing.

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Create a colourful necklace or bracelet for a birthday or as a friendship gift, by rolling paper into beads. It takes a bit of patience but once you get going you won’t be able to stop. You can change the colour, pattern, shape and size of your beads, so get ready to experiment.

With Bonfire Night on 5 November, I’m going to show you how you can take inspiration from Futurism to make your own abstract fireworks art.

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Paper cutting originated in China but can be seen around the world in different styles. Decorations made with intricate patterns are traditional for Chinese New Year. Have a go at making your own cut-out design to celebrate the year of the tiger.

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Wherever you are, it’s the perfect excuse to make – and eat – the perfect pancake. Now for the big decision: will you eat yours with lemon and sugar, chocolate spread, or something else?

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On 1 March it is St David’s Day – the patron saint of Wales. To mark the day, try something nicer than just leeks and water: traditional Welsh cakes.

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Ending a story can be a lot harder than starting one. Great writing isn’t just about well-written sentences, it is also how a story is put together – what’s known as structure.

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Draw a single-line self-portrait every day. A self-portrait is when you draw a picture of yourself. The aim of the challenge is to try and make each picture unique. So get your pens ready and take a line for a walk!

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How do you create imaginative and intriguing characters in your writing? The trick is to describe and develop them so that your characters take centre stage and really bring your fabulous stories to life.

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Reuse, reduce and recycle – who knew that tidying up could actually be good for the planet? Follow these simple steps to make decluttering your space easier, and learn some skills to keep clutter under control, forever.

Money may not buy happiness, but it helps. It pays for the things we need to live and can make us feel secure. The Week Junior asked Dr Mara Harvey, money expert and author of the children’s book A Smart Way to Start, to share her top tips.

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Join in with the Chinese New Year celebrations by turning a room into a “hoppy” place with these fun baubles.

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This clever memory tree is made from 12 twigs, leaf-shaped labels and a cardboard tube for the trunk. As each month passes, attach mementos such as a birthday card, a cinema or train ticket, etc. By the end of the year, you will have a tree decorated in memories of the moments that made you smile.

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These fun, fruity ice lollies are a refreshing way to stay cool in the heat. Super simple to make, they’re healthier than many of the sugary ice pops found in shops. 

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Learning how to polish your shoes is a handy skill that will keep them looking smart and make them last longer by keeping them waterproof. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it doesn’t take much time at all. 

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According to research, young people are more likely to have accidents near roads on the way to and from school during the winter months than at any other time, so it’s really important to stay safe and be seen while you’re out and about. 

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“Writing a blog is a great way to experiment with your writing style and get your ideas out there for the world to read. Many successful authors started their careers as bloggers and there’s no reason why you can’t follow in their footsteps in the future.” – Holly King-Mand

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These classic biscuits are delicious and easy to make. They are buttery, sweet and very satisfying. 

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These homemade lanterns will give your garden, balcony or bedroom a cosy and colourful glow. 

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Bunting is popular for street parties and events, and Jubilee celebrations will be no exception. Create this cool-multicoloured version with sections based on the UK flag. You can draw your own designs on the flags or use this collage technique to make it even more special.

If you’re going to a street party, scones are a great treat to take along to share. This recipe is by star baker Mary Berry, former Great British Bake Off judge.

The English painter and collage artist, Richard Hamilton was a pop artist. He cut images from magazines, newspapers and packaging and arranged them in interesting ways.

Three generations of my family have made chocolate cornflake cakes for birthday parties, but this recipe takes the idea to a new level,” says Sam Gates, a cookery teacher, author and a member of the Guild of Food Writers.

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Holly King-Mand is the nation’s favourite English teacher – thousands of young people joined her free online lessons during lockdown. Reading, etymology (the history of words) and Shakespeare are some of her favourite things. If you want to sound super smart, she has shared some top tips with you here. You can find even more advice at hollysclassroom.com

Beatboxing is a musical art that involves people using their mouth, lips, tongue and voice to create percussion sounds, instead of using drums or cymbals, for example. Award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas and world champion beatboxer Hobbit are touring the UK with their show, The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show. Here, they share four steps to being a brilliant beatboxer.

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This Moroccan bean soup recipe is the perfect winter treat.

Have a go at creating Braille messages using lentils.

Check out our reading list – it’s bursting with bookish delights.

Have fun celebrating Chinese New Year by creating your very own Maneki Neko cat.

British artist L.S Lowry painted people-filled scenes around Manchester, England. Join Olaf Falafel as he helps you create your very own Lowry with his nifty printing trick.

We guarantee you'll have lots of fun creating mesmerising patterns using a method of weaving popular in Mexico.

Craft a colourful fruit bowl and see how many different designs can you come up with.

Our sweet potato and spinach cakes are delicious and simple enough for the whole family to enjoy cooking together.

Be sure to save your shoeboxes and you'll soon be making masterpieces like the famous abstract artist Jackson Pollock.

Download The Week Junior's cover, print it out and decorate it however you like.

Use leftover cardboard to decorate your desk at home.

Try this easy-to-make cheesy recipe- the perfect side-dish to any meal.

Perfect your fitness routine with some circuit training. Use this guide to find out why stretching is key to exercise and much more.

It's time to dress up in disguise, dust for fingerprints and create coded messages. Here's your guide to becoming a top detective.

Try your hand at drawing the giant spider from Harry Potter with step-by-step instructions from legendary illustrator Levi Pinfold.

See who can get the first single strike with this easy-to-create game.

Chop tomatoes and garlic, toast bread and drizzle with a little olive oil to make this super simple snack for a delicious taste of summer.

Build yourself a brilliant harmonica with a few everyday objects, and start playing some of your favourite tunes.

Try your hand at cooking this traditional Indian lentil-based dish. Add coriander and lime to jazz it up and serve to hungry family members. We promise they'll enjoy it.

If you want to make a delicious cheese, tomato and basil fried egg, go to The Week Junior's How to page.

Tuck into a tasty Greek-style salad and you'll be transported to feta-tastic dreamland.

Soda bread is the perfect addition to any meal. Enjoy with boiled eggs for breakfast or dip it in your soup at tea.

Learn how to draw Harry Potter's Patronus with step-by-step instructions from Harry Potter illustrator Levi Pinfold.

Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell has some handy tips on how you can create your own magical world.

Help lift the spirits of people in care homes at a time when they cannot have visitors and may feel isolated.  

Food banks give food and other household goods to people who are finding it hard to buy enough for themselves.

Another fun workout for you to do at home including crab walks and skaters.

Choose a thing you love and get writing!

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To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, make this mini dancing figure with coloured card and wooden sticks.

Outline your own invention in the style of illustrator William Heath Robinson.

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This zesty pudding is quick and easy to make but it’s a treat to eat.

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If you thought muffins had to be sweet, think again. These savoury treats are perfect for a picnic – or a breakfast that you can make in advance.

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Celebrate St David’s Day with this delicious cheesy dish.

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