How to entertain children in the car.

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A little while ago ones of my sons friends (from quite a wealthy family) commented on how small my car was telling me his mummy’s car had seven seats. My daughter who is 4 spoke up loyally and said ‘yes it its but we have got the best small car  in the world.’ She also [...]

Get Crafty on a Budget – Robots

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Week 1 Get Crafty on a Budget – Robots Hello! Welcome to Get Crafty on a Budget.. My name is Maggy and I craft over at Red Ted Art. Becky kindly asked whether I would feature some of our crafts to help you through the long long summer holidays! Crafting with kids really doesn’t have [...]

Post of the week: How to Celebrate Earth day

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I have already written about the importance of earth day and I have found a great post packed with ideas on ways to play through Earth Day. It is definately my: I would love you to read this post How to Celebrate Earth Day which is over on the Nurture Store blog, It has tops [...]

Play and learn for free: some great ideas

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Thanks to writer and home educator Ross Mountney for this though  provoking post                            I’m delighted to be able to write something here for Becky. The concept of time off with our children is one that’s very close to my heart – affording it even more so! For us, managing time off with our children [...]

Toy Story Buzz Rocket Tent

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How cool is this Toy Story Buzz Rocket Tent?!  My toy criteria is always:  Can I store it?  Will it take hours to assemble and will I lose bit easily?  Sad I know but I am sure you understand. I also LOVE my kids to use their imagination so toys tied into films don’t always [...]

Imaginative Play for Children – some amazing ideas

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Author Bio: Lucy Quick co-founded Perform with her partner Will Barnett in 2000. Perform run unique drama, dance and singing classes to help develop children’s confidence and social skills. With over 120 schools today (and growing) Lucy juggles spending time working and spending time with her lovely husband and two children. She writes over at [...]

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