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Halloween activity printable sheets for children

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...

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Creative Montessori-Inspired Crafts to Do with Your Preschooler at Home

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...

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Times table grid tuff tray activity

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...

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Easter activity ideas for the whole family

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...

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5 family-friendly activities to enjoy if you’re worried about money

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.

5 family-friendly activities: 1. Fort/...
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5 free family-friendly activities you can do at home

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

Building your own...

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3 Simple Halloween Crafts

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.

Monster...
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Rainy Day Rescue - 5 Rainy Day Activities for Children

We understand that rainy days can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when little ones are bursting with energy and raring to go. But fear not! With a bit of creativity and a splash of imagination, indoor playtime can be just as exciting as outdoor adventures.

We’ve got you covered with a list of engaging rainy-day activities that will keep little ones entertained. From vibrant art...

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Fish adding and taking away tuff tray

My daughter is really loving maths at the moment and asked me if I could write her some sums for when she came home from school.

I decided to make this a bit more fun by using fish instead of numbers. By using an object instead of a number it also meant she needed to practice her counting skills.

My drawing skills aren’t fantastic so fish seemed to be an easy to thing to...

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Times table grid 1-12

My son loves learning his times tables at the moment, so I thought I would make him a times table grid for him to fill in.

What you need for this activity

⬛️ Tuff tray or paper 🖊️ pens suitable to your surface 📏 ruler if you want the lines to be really neat

The longest part of creating this activity was creating the grid! If you want this to look perfect you can use a ruler...

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