Family Natters

Tom was telling me the names of Santa’s reindeer.  “Prancer and Dancer, Vixen and Blitzen, Cupid and … Stupid,” he said.

Children in the foundation stage can get increase their knowledge and understanding of plants and growth by making these cress heads.  Old tights can be used to contain the growth medium and seeds, and the head can be placed in to an empty washed out youghurt carton which can hold the water.  Children can learn […]

KS1 children  (5 to 7 year-olds) can enjoy making this Santa  Christmas tree decoration using different coloured wools and a large blunt needle.  Its a great way for developing fine motor skills, both boys and girls enjoy it and it takes a while to do.  Parents also love having a lasting memento of their children’s efforts […]

If you are interested in finding out about the fight records of Steve Collins and Nigel Benn, meeting them in person, having your photo taken with them or asking them questions, then you should consider buying a ticket for one of their sportsmen’s dinners. 
For about £60 per person you also receive a 3 course meal […]

“Do we still have to pay those men money?” Tom asked today as I was tucking him in bed.
“What men?”
“You know… for the lights and the water.”
It took me a few moments to realise he was asking about paying the bills.
How have your kids made you smile today?

If you are stuck for a novel idea for a Christmas card for KS1 kids, and have been learning about electricity in science, why not consider this snowman card.
The snowman himself is simply A4 paper cut by an adult as per the shape.  The child then writes his or her message inside before it is […]

FS1 and FS2 children  can enjoy this creative activity that also helps to develop fine motor skills.  The face is simply a paper plate while the beard and hat fur is cotton wool.  If children have been learning about shapes, they can cut out triangles for the hat and nose, and make the nose, hat […]

Treat the kids this Christmas by following making this kids Christmas recipe.
Ingredients

shop-bought marshmellow covered in chcolate buns
bag of maltesers
bag of large chocolate buttons
icing ‘pen’
small bag of sweet jellies
appropriate scarf sweet (could be a longer one cut down to size)

Method

Melt some of the chocolate buttons by putting them in a bowl, then putting the bowl in […]

‘We haven’t heard anything about James lately,’ Amelia’s mummy said to me in an email today.  ‘Does that mean he’s been on his best behaviour?’
Well, Amelia’s mummy, I’m afraid to say he hasn’t.  He has been behaving exactly like he always does.  Let me give you an example of what he did last Sunday.
There was […]

The Christmas Alphabet is a wonderful Christmas song for Foundation Stage and KS1 Children.  Children can be assigned letters to paint with which to decorate the classroom, and the song can be sung at the Christmas show.
The lyrics are:
C is for the candy trimmed around the Christmas tree
H is for the happiness for all the family
R […]