Someone asked me recently what their preschooler, due to start Reception in September, needed to know. Should they be able to write their name, for example? And what should they be doing with them, now their nursery is shut, to be sure they are ready for school? So I thought I’d share a few pointers […]
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Resource Bank for Self-Isolation
I said I’d soon be back with some resources – and here I am! Covid19 is a terrible thing, and causing many of us real worry and sadness – but one good thing that has come out of it is the way people seem to be really pulling together and trying to help each other […]
Home Educating while in Isolation!
It’s strange times we find ourselves in at the moment! Here in the UK some schools are beginning to close while others are hanging on waiting for the PM to say the word. For those of you with children at school or nursery, while on the one hand you may be looking forward to having […]
100 Years of Magic with Disney on Ice
Disclaimer: These tickets were gifted but all opinions are my own. At the start of the year, we were given the opportunity to go and see Disney on Ice ‘100 years of Magic’ at the 02 Arena. We went last year and were blown away, so I was when I was offered tickets this year, […]
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10 Activities to Try This Summer

Looking for some small on cost but big on fun activities to do this summer? Look no further! Here are ten activities you can do with things you’ll probably already have at home!
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Valentines Addition Activity

Last year, just before Valentines Day, I picked up a few loose parts in the shops. Included amongst them were some numbered miniature clothes pegs and some heart shaped confetti. I wasn’t quite sure what I had in mind, but they were all things I thought might come in useful for some Valentines themed activities. […]
Six ways to keep your kids cool this summer

Ok, we’ve had a week of sunshine so we’ve probably not got long left, but despite that I thought I’d post a few ideas to keep your kids cool on those very hot days! Water the garden Get the hose out! Encourage your kids to help you water the plants. If you have a nozzle with different […]