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With Easter almost on us anyone heading to Butlin's will no doubt have lots of fun in store. I'm actually trying to work my way across all themes/breaks at Butlin's (other than adult weekends - my daughter would never forgive me if I went without her!). We went to Butlin's Bognor Regis at Easter 2023... Continue Reading →
Our first proper Easter egg hunt was a resounding success and I was very impressed with the event organised by the Grange restaurant in Beddington Park, Carshalton last year. We have done Easter hunts around the house before, following clues and finding plastic eggs or wrapped gifts, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect... Continue Reading →
Garden centres are great places to go with young children, whether you are looking at flowers and fish or going to the cafe or if your local garden centre offers children’s activities. I’ve always liked the garden centre near us and when it changed hands a little while back and became part of the Dobbies... Continue Reading →
Godstone Farm in Surrey is a great place for a family day out, and one of the closest children’s activity farms (apart from city farms) to London, so it is popular with families with children of all ages. It offers a chance to see, learn about and feed farm animals, from goats and sheep to... Continue Reading →
Easter is great fun for children, and not just because of chocolate. I think it is important to teach children why we celebrate Easter, whatever your religious beliefs - but for our family, as we don’t practice any religion, we don’t spend a lot of time on that aspect.My four year old daughter is mainly... Continue Reading →
Baking is a really fun activity to do with children and one that has lots of benefits. Weighing and measuring - and dividing or doubling quantities - helps with math skills, understanding how different ingredients react together is science, you can talk about where ingredients come from (geography) and make things from different cultures, religions... Continue Reading →
It’s nearly Easter, which as well as chocolate eggs means... more crafts!I had been saving egg boxes to make daffodils with my three year old but am conscious that she still prefers crafts we can do in one sitting, that is without having to wait for paint to dry first. I’m also in the process... Continue Reading →
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