1.   Cut out two thin rectangles for the number plates and leave to dry on non-stick paper before securing on.

2.   Cut out two tiny rectangular panels for the plates on each side of the boat and press on, securing with a little water or royal icing.

3.   A Vietnamese student in San Francisco says she feels cut out by Chinese people.

4.   Inside are cardboard palettes with meticulously cut out photos of birds, flowers and insects scavenged from field guides and arranged by size, color and species.

5.   To make the activity tougher, and when confidence has grown, cut out the prep time.