“Don’t Eat Pete” Educational Game
I came across the game “Don’t Eat Pete” on Pinterest while looking for games for Cub Scouts. It was meant to be just a fun simple game, but it can easily be adapted to a learning aid. Which is exactly what it h...
Build a Lift Stem Challenge
Trying to find ideas that are easy to do, fill up the time, and are educational can be tricky at the best of times. Throw us all into a lock down, and it gets a whole lot harder. This build a lift stem challeng...
Hansel and Gretel Play Set
I love making storybook play sets; I think that they add another dimension to the whole story telling process. You can either use the play sets while reading the story or as independent play. One of the favouri...
Naturally Dyed Play Dough
We love to make play dough; I love to play with it while it is still warm. Over the years we’ve made lots of different themed ones mainly using powdered paint or food colouring to dye them. This time I have bee...
How To Play the James Bond Card Game
“Go fish” is one of our favourite card games. It is easy and very addictive. Recently I have been teaching my charges a different and quicker version called James Bond card game.
Make sure you follow my card...
Paper World Seed Bombs for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! If there is one positive that we can take away from this how lock down situation, it’s that the air quality is improving in many places. We have been doing our bit for Earth Day by making paper...
How To Make Your Own St George’s Shield
First of all I will apologise for the complete lack of photos, we did this activity last year and I didn't actually write it up! Our St. George's shield have survived really well over the past year and have tak...
Jumping Bean Easter Eggs
This Easter craft started out as one thing but changed into something else while making it. Did you ever have jumping beans? Well these eggs started out as wobble eggs, but as I was decorating them, I suddenly ...
Arts, Crafts & Easter Activities To Keep The Kids Amused
Keeping the kids entertained for the duration of the Easter holidays can be tough. Prepare for those long days with these great arts, crafts and Easter activities for kids.
Nanny Anita’s LEGO Challenge
The LEGO challenge is very simple. Each person takes it in turn to name something like an object, animal, plant etc. Then everyone builds it.
