Helping parents raise happy, confident children
After-school time can be tricky. Children are tired but often restless, and it’s not always clear what will help them wind down. If you’re looking for quick, no-fuss ways to get them outside – even when energy is low or the weather’s unpredictable – these ideas might just help. At the end of a full … Read more
How Planting Sunflowers Can Inspire Learning in Your Child Gardening is a wonderful way to introduce children to nature, patience, and responsibility. Sunflowers, in particular, are a fantastic choice for young gardeners – they’re easy to grow, quickly reach an awe-inspiring size, and are packed with learning opportunities. As your child watches their sunflower sprout … Read more
1. Paper Flower Bouquet You Will Need: Coloured tissue paper or coloured paper Green pipe cleaners or straws (for stems) Scissors Glue or sticky tape Ribbon (optional) Instructions: Make the petals: Cut out several flower shapes from tissue paper or coloured paper. You can stack different colours for a layered effect. Create the centre: Scrunch … Read more
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
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