Encouraging your kids dreams activity sheet
We have an activity sheet for kids today; not just limited to tweens and teens. It is from the My Feelings Journal which is aimed at this age range. We …
How to make an ice orb – A forest school and STEM activity
We are sharing with you a fabulous activity on the site today – from a collection of Forest School Activities from a set of Forest School Activity cards publish by …
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In the moment mindfulness activity for tweens
We are finishing our series of mindfulness activities from the wonderful book, My Mindful Journal, from Trigger Publishing today, with a simple, but really effective mindfulness activity for tweens. All …
Medicine cabinet checklist: 25 essential items every parent needs
Don’t get me wrong – we all LOVE being a parent, but there are times within our lives, when parenting isn’t that easy. This site EXISTS because there are many …
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Funny faces activity for kids
Who doesn’t want to be a clown when they are a kid?!? Precisely – most of us did at one time or another. We have got some lovely little activities …
Encouraging inclusivity in kids books: Pride activity sheets from Freeda the Frog
This post includes Amazon affiliate links We are staunch advocates of encouraging inclusivity and tolerance in children – frankly, who wouldn’t be! And have shared our family values poster recently …
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Friendship mindful activity for kids: Friends who lift my spirits most
Friends and friendship is a very important part of any tween or teens life. How they interact with their peers can have a significant impact on how they feel about …
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CVC games with an ocean theme
Today we have some games for you to play with your kids, or in the classroom, focused on 20 great CVC words with an ocean/sea theme. We are taking part …
How to leaf stitching: A simple nature craft for kids
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Leaf stitching is a charming, but simple nature craft for kids that will really help them explore their creativity and the natural world. From …
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Mindful activity for tweens: Mistakes I have made
Something we feel it is important for children to learn from a relatively early age is that mistake are OK. In fact, they are an important part of life and …
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Butterflies in the breeze: A poem about loss
A month ago today, I lost someone I loved dearly unexpectedly – my Father. It struck home hard about the impact that a loss makes on your life; from baby …
Shopkeeper game for kids and tired parents
Shopkeeper is a classic game for kids and parents everywhere, and here is Matt Brown’s take on it from his book Trapped Indoors with Kids: 100 Ways to Play, Have …
Four free Father’s Day cards for kids to make themselves
Father’s Day is an important part of any parents calendar, and we’ve got some lovely little crafts and activities for Father’s Day on the site for you. Today we have …
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Letter character art colouring and game
We have a lovely little activity for you today courtesy of Natascha Maksimovic from www.natmaks.com. She is a printmaker based in Margate, and makes her own handprinted wallpapers and art …
Road trip i-Spy game free printable
Going on a family road trip is an excellent way to experience new places and see new sights. Many families start thinking about family road trips during the warmer seasons …