Loom Band Activities & WIN $10,000 for your school's art room

Do you sometimes struggle to keep your older children entertained while your toddlers and younger children demand your attention? Would you like to engage them in a fun (and independent), quiet activity while you get the little ones to sleep? Loom bands are all the rage at the moment, and they are a fantastic activity for school aged children. There are limitless possibilities of what to make, and it's easy once you know how.

Spotlight is currently giving your child the opportunity to win $10,000 towards art and craft supplies for their school, simply by making their own loom band creation- and they're giving you a Rainbow Loom Making Kit (including 600 bands) for free too. When you claim your loom making kit and share your creation on their Facebook page you will be entered into the draw to win the $10,000 towards your school's art and craft room. *Australian residents only

Entering is easy!
1. Visit Spotlight's Facebook page and claim your free Rainbow Loom Kit voucher
2. Check your email for your voucher
3. Take your voucher to your nearest Spotlight store to redeem
4. Submit your creation via Spotlight's Facebook page (entries close 30 June 2015 -although you can still win some other fantastic prizes until 31 July 2015)

Don't worry if you have no idea how to use these, there are plenty of tutorials out there. The video below uses the Rainbow Loom to make a very simple bracelet. This is a great step by step guide for beginners.

Once they have mastered the basic bracelet, there are so many more ideas to explore. Below are some of our favourite creations using the Rainbow Loom Kit.

Double Rainbow Loom Bracelet

Instructions available from Instructables

Space Station Rainbow Loom Bracelet

Instructions and video tutorial available from Loom Love

Rainbow Loom Fishtail Bracelet

Instructions available from Instructables

Zig Zag Rainbow Loom Bracelet

Instructions and video tutorial available from Rainbow Fun

Don't forget to claim your free Rainbow Loom, and submit your creation to Spotlight to be in the running to win the $10,000 for your child's art and craft room at school. Hurry entries end 30 June 2015 for the school makeover, however there are still some other great prizes to win until 31 July 2015.