With spring finally here and bringing some much needed sunshine with it, we have been super excited to get back outside and to the spring activities we love so much.
If you are looking for some inspiration for some easy, free and fun ideas to get your little ones off devices and back outside we have a great list for you.
Fun, easy and free Spring Activity ideas 1. Magic painting...
With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been starting to plan out our Easter egg hunts – yes, that’s right, plural! We’ve got a few happening this year: one just for us and the children on Easter Sunday , and then another with family coming over. That means I need a lot of eggs.
But I’ve got to be honest – when I popped into the supermarkets recently, I was genuinely shocked at how...
Can you build a train track to get your passenger to their destination?
Our train track has always been a big hit in our house, and I love to find ways to keep it interesting and engaging. Over Christmas we were sent a Nintendo Switch game called Tracks , which is all about building a train track in video game form, and it gave me some inspiration for how I can spice up our everyday train...
With Halloween decorations slowly filling up the shop many parents and educators are trying to find some fun Halloween-themed activities to do with their children.
With my background as a Nursery Nurse I have always really enjoyed creating my own activities to do with my children, this has often involved hours of coming up with activity sheets and drawing everything out. This year I...
Engaging your preschooler in creative activities at home is more than just a way to pass the time; it's a fantastic opportunity to support their development and deepen your bond. The Montessori method, known for its hands-on, self-directed learning approach, can seamlessly integrate into crafting sessions. This article will explore simple, fun, and educational Montessori-inspired crafts that...
My children are learning about their times tables at the moment, so I have been trying to come up with some more creative ways to teach them.
Today I decided to get out the tuff tray and whiteboard pens and draw up a times table grid. For some reason, the tuff tray seems to add an extra bit of fun to any activity. I could have just drawn this out on a piece of paper, but my daughter...
The Easter weekend is almost here, which means a great excuse to get friends and family round to eat food and play games, and to celebrate spring of course. Filled with pastel colours and baby animals, Easter is a treat for everyone - it means a long weekend for adults, and games and chocolate eggs for kids!
With this in minds, experts at Express Bi-Folding Doors have collected their...
With the UK economy falling into a recession and the cost of living crisis still affecting families across the country, many people may be looking for cost-effective activities to help keep their children entertained this spring.
The experts at Millets have compiled their top 5 kid-friendly ideas that the whole family can get involved in.
With the new year here and the February half-term quickly approaching, many people may be looking for new and interesting ways to keep their children entertained and away from a screen. The experts at Millets have compiled their top 5 kid-friendly ideas that the whole family can get involved in.
5 free family-friendly activities: 1. Fort/ den building and camping
Nothing beats being all cosy inside at this time of year, so these DIY crafts will make for a fun day or night with all the family! We have rounded up a few of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids, to get them in the spooky spirit. This Halloween, let your little ones channel their creative talents with a few of Charles Clinkard 's favourite simple spooky-themed crafts.
