The October half term holidays are upon us (for most areas of the U.K.) and if you’re stuck for ideas of what you can do with the children for the rest of this week, without spending lots of money…here’s my top ten activities you can do with the […]
I’m often asked for recommended resources for parents and teachers to support children with a specific SEND. So this week I wanted to focus on which resources/games I’ve used and would recommend for children with dyslexia. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to try out some of […]
This is the big question that many people are considering at the moment with the cost of living crisis – how can I entertain the kids for free during the school holidays? School holidays with the kids can quickly become very expensive with requests of trips to the […]
First and foremost if your toddler or young child isn’t playing with others, don’t panic! It’s completely okay. As parents I think we often have an idyllic idea in our minds about how play dates are going to be, with little ones playing nicely together but we need […]
I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up listening to audio books on tape. Long journeys to my grandparents house for example, were made bearable by fun stories to listen to in the car and I would regularly see my mum after school in the kitchen […]
It’s the RSPB Big School Bird Watch- so if you’re looking for some activities to help support learning (or just a love of!) birds for children and young people, then have a go at this! What do you need? Magazine Scissors Glue Stick Bird Templates (Download my free, […]
This is a guest blog post, written by Pentagon Play Is it just us?! The first time we heard the phrase ‘heavy work activities,’ we conjured up all sorts of images – from trying to lift a ten-tonne dumbbell with grimacing teeth and a bright red face, to […]
Learning and memorising times tables (multiplications) can be really difficult for a lot of children. Thankfully there’s lots of resources and games out there that can help you to support them in making it easier. I’m a huge believer in the importance of play therefore, many of the […]
(AD) If you’re looking for the best animal themed books and toys for primary aged children, have a look at our list below. Many primary aged children love animals and it can be really popular choice of theme for birthday and Christmas presents. It can also be a […]
With more people being able to fly abroad now, I’ve been getting a few questions about what you should do if your child is scared about a flight. Being scared about travelling by aeroplane is a totally understandable feeling. It’s also worth remembering that many young children haven’t […]
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