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Mother’s Day Card Craft: Two Beautiful Handmade Designs Making a homemade Mother’s Day card is a wonderful way for children to express their love and creativity. Here are two simple but beautiful designs using tissue paper and hearts. 1. Daffodil Card 🌼 Perfect for UK Mother’s Day, as daffodils bloom in spring! You Will … Read more
Books About Plants & Growth for UK Parents 🌱 The Tiny Seed – Eric CarleA beautifully illustrated story following a tiny seed on its journey through the seasons, teaching children about the plant life cycle. 🌻 Sam Plants a Sunflower – Kate PettyA simple and engaging introduction to growing sunflowers, perfect for young children. 🌿 … Read more
Gardening with children is a wonderful way to spark their curiosity about nature while teaching them patience and responsibility. The first step is to help your child get familiar with seeds, soil, and simple gardening tools – tailoring the experience to their age and the space you have available. Even if you don’t have a … Read more
Collage-making is a wonderful rainy-day activity for children of all ages. Little ones can enjoy tearing paper, while older children can practise their scissor skills using safe, rounded-blade scissors. But collage-making isn’t just about the finished artwork – it’s about the joy of creating! Kids love gluing, layering, and experimenting with different textures and designs. … Read more
If your children enjoyed making sock puppets, they’ll love this craft project too! Glove puppets offer even more opportunities for creativity, as each finger can become a different character or feature. Whether you’re making an animal, a person, or a fantastical creature, glove puppets are a great way to spark imaginative play. Best of all, … Read more
Creating a sock puppet is a fun craft project that opens the door to creativity and playful storytelling. Whether you want to put on a puppet show for friends or look for a creative way to craft a unique toy, making a sock puppet might be just the project to try. The idea behind a … Read more
Homemade Modelling Dough Just like playdough, you can make your own modelling dough at home. Modelling dough is for older children, who have already had lots of experience with playdough and want to make creations they can keep. A good homemade modelling dough for older children will be firmer and more durable, allowing their creations … Read more
What is playdough? Playdough, as its name suggests, is a dough that children use for imaginative and creative play. It’s made from basic ingredients like flour, salt, water, and oil. You can add food colouring to make the dough more interesting. Depending on the age of the child, playdough can be used for making play … Read more
The easiest way to help your child become a strong reader is to encourage a love of reading from an early age. You can take out a library card for your child, even if they are still a baby, and borrow picture books – and later, simple stories – as they grow. The most important … Read more
Should I Let My Child Help in the Kitchen? Absolutely! Cooking with children is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to spend quality time together while teaching valuable life skills. Whether your child is a curious toddler or an independent school-aged cook-in-the-making, helping in the kitchen can boost their confidence, encourage healthy habits, … Read more