Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for 70 years which makes her the longest reigning British monarch, and the longest reigning female monarch in history. The Platinum Jubilee is an anniversary of her ascension to the throne on 2nd June 1953. Here we share some Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ideas you might like to try at home […]
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Would your child benefit from one to one tuition?
Are you wondering whether your child needs one to one tuition? Here we share a few examples of circumstances where a child could gain significantly from individual tuition and what a tutor would do to help them. A tutor can help if your child is struggling academically The school curriculum is jam-packed and fast paced. […]
Read full articleHow children can get published
For young, budding authors getting published is a dream come true. If you want to encourage your child to write, seeing their work in print is a great motivator. Alternatively, if your child has written a story and they would like to see it in print – they can! Here we share how children can […]
Read full articleNational Vegetarian Week: Great recipes for children
It’s National Vegetarian Week from 16th – 22nd May which is about raising awareness of how we can all help the planet by eating a more veggie-based diet. Cutting back on meat is one way we can reduce our carbon emissions and save many animals and plants from extinction. The problem for parents, however, is […]
Read full articleFun Easter games for all the family
Are you wondering how to keep the family entertained on Easter day? We may have the solution for you! Here are some fun Easter games that children and adults of all ages can enjoy together. We’ve included both outdoor and indoor games because who can predict the British weather at Easter? Some games are more […]
Read full articleWould you like to find out about Ramadan?
This month, all over the world, Muslims are celebrating Ramadan. If you are not a Muslim, you might know very little about this holy month. In today’s blog we share some resources and activities to help you and your family to find out more about Ramadan. Why find out about Ramadan? Encouraging children to learn […]
Read full articleWorld Wildlife Day nature activities for children
World Wildlife Day is about raising awareness of the ways we can protect our natural world. Almost a quarter of all species on Earth are at risk of becoming extinct in the next 50 years which means we are in danger too. People of all ages need to work together to protect nature and ourselves. […]
Read full articleEasy pancake recipes for children
Hooray it’s Pancake Day, so we are sharing easy pancake recipes for children and unusual topping ideas they might like to try. Traditionally Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) was the day to use up all your eggs and fats before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also traditionally, (or often?) pancakes are served with sugar, […]
Read full articleEngineering Week projects children can do at home
Engineering Week in February celebrates the different ways that engineering is part of our everyday lives, from our washing machines and cars to our mobile phones and toys. Here we share some engineering projects your child might like to try at home. Challenge your mini Brunel to build these fantastic bridges and towers. How tall/wide/strong […]
Read full articleFantastic children’s activities to celebrate Chinese New Year 2022
Find out about Chinese New Year and join in the 2022 celebrations with these super-easy, super-fun children’s activities, recipes and games. What is Chinese New Year all about? There are a few legends surrounding the origins of the Chinese New Year. According to one such legend thousands of years ago a monster called Nian always […]
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