-
Summer Word Search {Free Printable}
Here in the UK, we’re about 2 weeks into the 6 week summer holidays. UK schools work a little differently when it comes to schools based in the USA which means we end up having a long break in the summer where children stay at home. It can be pretty hard to find ways to entertain children during the UK summer holidays. 6 weeks is a long time – especially if your children are anything like mine and get bored easily. As a family we do, of course, plan exciting things to do during this time and we love picking out a couple of low-cost places to visit from our…
-
Birthday Gift Ideas For 4 Year Old Boys
When it comes to buying birthday presents for children, there’s a lot of toys, clothes, and other merchandise to choose from. From fun toys that encourage children to play outdoors more often, to cuddly plushies for snuggling at bedtime. I always try to get as many practical presents as possible when purchasing for my children’s birthdays, as well as throwing in a few things just for fun. If you’re looking for birthday gift inspiration for boys turning 4, take a look at the gift ideas below. Some of the gifts included are PR Samples. Links with a * beside them indicate that they are affiliate links. Affiliate links help to…
-
Tips For Preparing Your Child To Walk Home From School On Their Own
I’m not sure what the rules are in other schools across the UK, but for us, children are allowed to walk home without an adult once they reach Year 5. Luke is just about to turn 9 and will be starting his Year 5 adventure in September, therefore I thought now would be a great time to start preparing him to walk to and from school alone. Luckily, in the UK, we have 6 weeks of summer holidays to make sure that children are completely comfortable and know everything they need to in order to walk home safely. If you have a child moving up to a year group that…
-
Top Tips To Encourage More Wildlife To Visit Your Garden
No matter the size of your outdoor space, there’s always something small that we can do that will have a huge impact on our local wildlife. No matter whether you’re working with a tiny balcony in the middle of a city, a concrete patio in a suburban estate, or a huge lawn out in the countryside – there’s always something that we can do to help the UK wildlife. The best way to encourage more wildlife to visit your garden is to provide more of their basic needs – food, shelter, and water. To find out just how easy it can be to encourage more wildlife to visit your garden,…
-
How to teach children healthy habits through play
We all develop habits early in life – both good and bad. Some of these we grow out of by the time we reach adulthood, others we hold onto for better or worse! If you’re looking to develop healthy habits in your children, there’s no time like the present. The earlier you teach them, the better – especially if they’re at an age where they’re still learning about the world around them. One of the main ways children learn is through play. Both structured and unstructured play will help build essential skills from physical to cognitive and emotional. Here are some healthy habits to teach your children through different types…
