How to Make DIY Scratchboards
I remember when I was younger having one of those scratchboards that when you scratched the black covering off you got the vibrant colours hidden underneath. They were such a lot of fun, and you can recreate th...
Making Memories with Nanny Anita’s Postcard Diaries
I've always liked to keep a diary when travelling, so that I can look back on the adventures I've had. I try to make sure that while on holiday my charges keep a diary as well. Not a long one, just a couple of ...
How To Play Clock Patience
Nanny Anita explains how to play popular card game Clock Patience. She will also be teaching other card games, including Beggar My neighbour, Go Fish, Rummy, and Spoons.
Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids
Tangram puzzles are thought to have originated in China hundreds of years ago, they are still used today by children to aid creative learning. I will warn you, it can become highly addictive and incredible infu...
Pentalpha Puzzle Brain Teaser
The Pentalpha puzzle apparently comes from Crete, although I haven't been able to find any information on it. This game is similar to solitaire but instead of trying to end up with only one piece (which I have ...
Little Mouse Busy Bag
I first came across the poem of Little mouse when i was flicking through Pinterest years and years ago. It seemed very sweet, but both my charges new all their colours at that point so I didn’t see the point o...
21 Games to Play in the Car This Half Term
Do you ever get tired of listening to “are we nearly there yet?” I know I do. Here are a collection of games, that will hopefully put an end to any whining about how bored they are.
I Spy
Let's start wit...
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...
Scrabble Junior Busy Bag
I'm not sure why I decided to make our own Scrabble Junior busy bag but at the time I must have thought that it was a good idea. I mean, it was a good idea, but I didn't realise how hard it actually was to make...
Make Your Own Busy Bags
When it is time for me to get lunch or supper ready my charges will normally go and play with their kitchen in the corner, and bring me all sorts of yummy creations to eat. So it seemed natural to take this cre...
