Spy Training: Mission String Maze Nanny Anita 21 August, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living A few months ago EC said to me “Anita, do you remember that time we did the spellings under the table?” It took me a few moments to realise that he was talking about the time I made a string maze under the tabl...
Crayon Printed T-Shirts Nanny Anita 19 August, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living Another great summer activity is decorating T-shirts. I used to do this a lot when I worked in summer camps, although it tended to be the dying them. This week we had my charge’s cousins staying with us, so the...
Melted Bead Sun Catchers Nanny Anita 14 August, 2019 Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living I don’t think that there has been a single past summer when we have not made some sort of sun catcher. This year we have been making melted bead sun catchers. Make sure you follow my craft board on Pinterest...
How to Play Pong Hau K’i a Traditional Chinese Game Nanny Anita 12 August, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living Pong Hau K’i is a traditional Chinese (although it is known by other names in different countries) board game for 2 people. I first saw this game on the blog what do we do all day and thought how good it would...
Mini Zoo Busy Bag Nanny Anita 7 August, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living Do you ever put off finishing a project and for a while, and then poof, years have gone by and you still haven’t completed it yet. I started this mini zoo busy bag when YC was 3. Yeah, she’s now 8. I’m not sure...
How to Make Polymer Clay Bracelets Nanny Anita 5 August, 2019 Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living I feel that making bracelets is a quintessential summer activity. We often use our down time to make friendship bracelets, but this time we have been making polymer clay bracelets. Make sure you follow my...
Water Gun Painting Nanny Anita 31 July, 2019 Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living Summertime is the perfect time to take the arts and crafts outside. We have been having lots of fun with this water gun painting craft. Just a warning, make sure that your little ones are wearing clothes and sh...
Times Table Card Game Nanny Anita 29 July, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living I know it is the summer holidays and times tables are the last thing on your mind, but I have a new times table card game to show you. Even though my charges are out of school, we keep a few things ticking over...
How To Make Bubble Snakes Nanny Anita 24 July, 2019 Activities and Days Out, Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living Who doesn’t like bubbles? I think they bring out the child in everyone. These bubble snakes had everyone joining in. Be sure to follow my outside activity boardoutside activity board on Pinterest for more id...
Clay Pinch Pots Nanny Anita 22 July, 2019 Arts & Crafts, Blogger, Living I remember making clay pinch pots at school. So when YC came up and started asking if we could make some stuff out of clay, I immediately thought of them. Make sure you follow my craft board on Pinterest for...
