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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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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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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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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?
Devised by über-enthusiastic (and aptly-named) history teacher Harry Hastings, History Heroes is a card game that aims to educate, and excite, children about that great institution – the British monarchy. History, exciting? If your memories
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Lego Minifigures: Small in size, big in personality
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 16:09:14
Meet some of the eccentric denizens from the world of Lego Minifigures
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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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Squishy Silver Cross bear
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/03/2011 17:39:10
Make someone happy with this handsome chap
Imagine our delight at receiving this squishable, huggable bear in our offices today. Going by the name of Richmond – a distinguished sort, evidently – he's part of Silver Cross's Classic Gift Collection and can be yours for £25.
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Knitted bunnies for Easter
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 10:40:59
Link up with these cuddly bunnies
Meet Pierre and Fleur. With their matching scarves in different colourways and sweet, sunny smiles, they're all set to go hopping off on an Easter adventure. Track down the adorable twosome at Blabla, whose beautiful hand-knitted creations are made by Peruvian artisans.For more g...
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Pooches on parade
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/06/2011 16:30:21
Meet the delightful dogs who are cutting a dash in this year's Autumn/Winter collections
The English GentWhere did you get that rather spiffing coat, sir? Hackett, you say? Delightful! We do so approve of sir's excellent taste.For more from elegant animal attire from Hackett, see Hackett's latest looks for dogs... and elephants
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Wills And Kate Royal Wedding Dolls
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 11/01/2011 12:47:52
The happy couple as you've never seen them before
Forget the printed mugs and tea towels. One of the most novel ways to commemorate the most talked about wedding of 2011 has to be with the HappyLand Royal Wedding Set from the Early Learning Centre. Wills and Kate sit pretty in their own horsedrawn carriage, and the ensemble ...
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