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Four fun games for family journeys
By Lynn Gordon on 27/02/2013 11:59:00
Travelling back from a half term holiday? Keep your brood entertained en route with these fun games
Handy animalsMake up different kinds of animals by using one or both of your hands. Can you make a slithering snake? What about a butterfly? A dog? A snail? Take turns to guess what animal each of you are making. You can also make up short stories of big adventures for your cleve...
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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
with lions, tigers and bears, plus a carriage-load of educational merit to boot. Each of the five mini games focuses on a different facet of learning, including letters, words and music, all set to a jaunty soundtrack. Puzzles include building a train
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The best children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2013 17:07:08
Our favourite games, storybook and educational apps for your techno whizz-kid
than you can say Art Attack.Chimpact Windows Phone, iPad, iPhone 99p, 5+ This action-packed game takes the time-honoured simian adventure (think Donkey Kong) and cranks it up a notch as your child sends our main monkey careering around the jungle
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How to make your kite reach new heights
By Claire O'Donnell on 02/04/2013 16:36:00
Expert advice on how to make a kite and more importantly keep it flying high
. If you’d rather watch from the sidelines, check out the 15th Streatham Common Annual Kite Day in London on April 7, or other events nationwide.For simple, easy to make kite designs visit The Kite Society of Great Britain. Read more...The best garden games
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Go potty for Harry with Potted Potter on stage
By Sophie Westnedge on 02/04/2013 12:43:00
Be wowed by wizardry as the sell-out world tour returns to London's Garrick Theatre
Potted Potter returns to London as part of a sell-out world tour, with a run at The Garrick Theatre from March 24 to April 21.This family friendly show takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game
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Global Kids Fashion Week kicks off with a catwalk show
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/03/2013 16:28:00
A troop of bright young things toddled their way to the fashionable gathering at Mason's Hall to celebrate children's fashion
and games at the party to launch Global Kids Fashion Week. The catwalk show kicked off with a thumping sound track and a parade of young models wearing designers including Paul Smith, Gaultier Junior, Fendi and more. As the children boogied and somersaulted
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The topsy-turvy world of twins
By Amanda Pauley on 10/04/2013 11:00:00
We explain why the complexities of a twosome is so intriguing
numbers game. It can present some unique challenges.“There’s a lot of pressure put on parents by the ‘identity police’ not to make twins appear ‘one’ by dressing them alike or making them partake in the same interests,” says Emma.“Studies have shown that
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How To Have An Eco-Friendly Children's Party
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2013 12:47:00
It's Earth Day on April 22 - here's how to ensure that good, green fun is had by all at your next children's bash
Think back to the last children’s party you attended; once the fun and games were over and all of the children had scampered off home what was left behind? If the answer is wrapping paper, cardboard plates, plastic and packaging you are not alone
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