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Five great garden games
By on 04/05/2012 09:01:07
Head outdoors to enjoy some imaginative fun and games – no theme park required!
. The one of the most cloth strips wins the game.Soaking Snakes Set up a number of sprinklers between a start and finish line and get the children to run from one end to the other without getting sprayed. They can take turns to control the tap.Splash Cards
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Super skipping games
By Fiona McKim on 23/09/2011 10:42:45
Take a trip down memory lane with these fun childhood games
A playground classic for children of every generation, skipping games are active, fun and require little more than some rope or elastic, and a lively imagination. Here, author, Katie Hewett remembers the skipping games of her childhood:(Skipping was
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Spring games to play
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 15:50:41
Welcome in a fabulously fun season with a host of outdoor activities
and sticks. Find a bridge over a stream and dropping them in for a race under the bridge à la Pooh and Piglet. For ease of identification (and further fun), sails and decorations can be added.Egg tossThis game is played with raw eggs, so it’s a good idea
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Doctors and Nurses
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/04/2010 16:13:19
Inspire your little medic with these fabulously fun ideas
Transparent Medical PlaycaseA swish white and red medical kit packed with apparatus including stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope and syringe.£9.95 from John Lewis.Tel: 08456 049 049; www.johnlewis.com
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Global games for summer
By Josie Curran on 05/07/2012 12:29:35
Keep children entertained on holiday and learn about playtime all around the world these fantastic games...
.• The player with the highest score wins.These games are taken from the downloadable W&Onderful Holiday Playbook by travel specialists Western & Oriental.Looking for more summer holiday fun? Try...Family activities for a day at the beachFour fun games
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Who the heck is Harry Hastings? Read all about his History Heroes
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 15/04/2011 18:14:49
Could this simple card game spark a learning revolution?
to be the Jamie Oliver of the history world," he says. "I'm on a crusade."Starting at 1066 (naturally), Hastings' game is fun, even addictive, to play. Players have to guess which card is in their opponent's hand, either by looking at the picture or solving
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Madcap fun with the Moshi Monsters App
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 13/12/2011 12:49:48
Look out for little monsters on the loose with this exciting new game
If you've a young techno-whizz in the house, then chances are you're no stranger to online virtual pets the Moshi Monsters (for all the low-down, check out our interview with Moshi Monsters creator Michael Acton Smith). And if you're a real aficionado (by proxy) you'll know that ...
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The best children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 13/03/2013 15:09:44
Our favourite games, storybook and educational apps for your techno whizz-kid
the elements for the purposes of our entertainment. As well as an animated walk through Dick Bruna’s classic tale, this snowy storybook app includes some fun interactive games, voice recording and a brrrilliant e-card builder (ho, ho).More exciting apps
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Tablets on Test
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/12/2012 15:32:18
Digital technology comes naturally to children, so it makes sense for them to have their own groovy gadgets. We select the best…
and tablets designed specifically for young children that combine educational games, fun activities – like drawing and colour-matching, and e-books – as well as music players, cameras and videos, all in one neat little gadget.Some tablets are Wi-Fi enabled, so
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Word games to aid the memory
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/07/2012 12:41:25
Why learning some simple mnemonics can help your child to remember
, spelling or acronym. Here are some fun mnemonics to have a go at memorising with your child:Tricky words...Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants - becauseA Rat In The House May Eat The Ice Cream - arithmeticNot Every Cat Eats Sardines (Some
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