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Beginners guide to home education resources
If you're new to home education and looking fo inspiration, this is a list of our favourite websites, activities and physical resources...
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DIY nesting material dispenser
We always like to feed the birds, and this year I thought it might be a nice idea to provide some nesting materials...
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The best craft supplies for kids
If you're thinking of setting up a craft area in your house, or just want some tips on putting together a kit for kids, here is my guide...
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Introducing patterns to your toddler
This pattern-making activity is every so simple - by giving my toddler that Stickle Bricks and inviting him to make patterns
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Rainbow Collage Craft
Making rainbows is a great way to introduce art to your little one - you can talk about colour mixing and favourite colours.
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The BEST toys for small gardens
Outdoor toys are just as important to those indoors - they encourage your little ones to get fresh air, exercise, explore and create.
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Camping with kids - the ultimate guide!
When I had children I couldn't wait to share our camping holidays with them. We now camp at least three times a year as a family of five.
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Camping with kids - what to pack
Camping as a family of five, I've found out what's worth having and what isn't - here are our trusted essentials
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Creative ways to celebrate Halloween
I love Halloween! As a child it wasn't really a 'thing' here in the UK, but I am definitely making up for lost time now! My children are...
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Recycled play - washi tape pots
We love playing with recyclables in our house, it's a thrifty way to make new toys
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Peg doll and rings fine motor play
Fine motor skills, including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are vital steps in learning how to draw, write, use scissors...
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Real grass small world play
Small world play doesn't have to complicated. Sometimes just a handful of things to prompt your child's imagination is enough.
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Crazy haircuts fine motor activity
This is such a fun way to help your child develop their fine motor skills and for them to practice using scissors.
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Help your child make the most of their toys
Are you forever tidying boxes of toys that are tipped everywhere and not played with properly? Try these simple steps...
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Scissor skills chick craft
This is the perfect craft for celebrating Spring as well as working those little hand and finger muscles, know as fine motor skills.
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Loose parts play in the garden
We love playing with loose parts, and when the weather is nice we like to take our loose parts play into the garden
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Peg doll bug craft
This is a super cute craft which is perfect for small world play, they are really durable and ideal for a toy or gift.
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How to collect loose parts at home
Have you experienced the wonders of assembling flat pack furniture with a toddler? How they make a beeline for the nuts and bolts...
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We're going on a sound hunt!
This week we went on a sound hunt. We went out for a family walk and were on the lookout (or the hearout? 😜) for different sounds...
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Painting ice process art
This is one of those activities where the kids are champing at the bit - I barely got time to set it up and they were diving in...
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