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Times Table Card Game

29 July, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, 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 & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, 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

Blogger, Crafts & Activities, 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...

Hammering Golf Tees Activity for Toddlers

Nanny Anita

17 July, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

What toddler doesn’t like hammering things? My mum loves to tell the story of how I took my toy hammer to her beautiful ornate rosewood chest, and then points out all the dents I made. BB also loves to hammer t...

Hogwarts Houses Friendship Bracelets

Nanny Anita

15 July, 2019

Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

You may have guessed by now but we are pretty big Harry Potter fans here. Welcome to your newest Harry Potter inspired activity; Hogwarts houses friendship bracelets. EC wore the friendship bracelet that I made...

Making Memories with Nanny Anita’s Postcard Diaries

Nanny Anita

10 July, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

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 ...

Water Bead Sensory Bottle

Nanny Anita

8 July, 2019

Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

We love playing with water beads here. They are just so relaxing. I can’t wait to use them with BB, but because of the risks they pose if swallowed, we will be sticking to making a water bead sensory bottle. ...

Pipette Activity for Toddlers

Nanny Anita

3 July, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

A couple of weeks ago I posted a finger gym activity for BB, it is still one of his favourite activities to do. He will often ask for it from the shelf. This new pipette activity is along the same lines as the ...

How to Play Chase the Ace Card Game

Nanny Anita

1 July, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

At the weekends I volunteer at Great Ormond Street in their weekend club. I have been doing it for over 4 ½ years, and really love it. Normally I do something called Team Teen, which means I (and my partner) fo...

How to Build a Perfect Den

Nanny Anita

26 June, 2019

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Crafts & Activities, Living

I had hoped that I could build this perfect den outside for my charges. However, the English weather had other ideas and decided to dump around a months worth of rain in a week. I guess then this den has been t...