Halloween Hama Bead Pumpkins
I was going to try making some Lego pumpkins with my charges, but after a search through all the blocks, there really wasn’t enough to make more than one. Pity. Instead I changed it to make Hama bead pumpkins. ...
Fizzing Baking Soda Bats Experiment
I have done this baking soda and vinegar experiment before; this is just a variation of it. It’s always fun and goes down well with kids. I only thought to do this because I set up a potions class for BB for an...
Homemade Tin Can Lanterns
These tin can lanterns are for older children and definitely require adult supervision. If you decide to turn them into candles then younger children can certainly help with that part. These lanterns are good t...
Wooden Spoon Puppets for Story Time
While I was training at college, we had to make up our own story bags; they would be full of props to go with a specific book. It is always fun to give children the props and for them to act out the story that ...
Halloween Pumpkin Pairs Game
A few weeks ago I did a Halloween themed memory game that went down a storm with my charges. Today’s game is another memory game, but this time it is a Halloween pumpkin pairs game. YC loves to play a cupcake v...
How To Decorate A Small Nursery Or Kids’ Room
Here are some top tips on how to decorate a small nursery and make the most of a small space with colour, furniture and accessories.
Balloon Races For A Rainy Day
Balloon races are a great activity for a rainy day, especially if you have a house full of children over a wide age range. It doesn’t require much preparation or even equipment, but it is a lot of fun.
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Loo Roll Stamping Autumn Trees
Ah, it is my favourite time of the year again: autumn! There is something so special about it. Those crisp mornings, a certain autumnal smell, and the glorious colours. I always try to do an autumn tree craft a...
Name Sensory Tray
The new school year has started and little ones are heading out to nursery or school. When YC and EC were really little and going to nursery, they had to find their name and then post it as part of their arriva...
How to Make Papyrus
Last term EC was learning about Ancient Egypt for history. I’m not going to lie; I was pretty psyched about it. I have always been fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians. We did, for the most part follow what the ...
