My eldest was happy this week as he got a cast and he got to choose the colour he wanted :) Luckily he should only *fingers crossed* only have to wear it for four weeks.
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Sunday 15 May 2022
Friday 13 May 2022
100 fun things to on Father's Day.
Hey readers,
Father's day is just around the corner and you may be thinking of doing something special with him. So do check out my extensive list of 100 things you can do with your dad to spend some extra quality time with him this coming fathers day (or any other day to be fair) check it out below.
1. Go for a bike ride.
2. Go for a hike.
3. Work on a puzzle together.
4. Have games night.
5. Go fishing.
6. Go bowling.
7. Visit a museum.
8. Play golf.
9. Play mini-golf.
10. Change a tire.
11. Go for ice cream.
12. Learn the family history.
13. Make dad a playlist of his favorite songs.
14. Go bird watching.
15. Make breakfast together.
16. Take an online cooking class together.
17. Build a campfire.
18. Watch all the Marvel films in order.
19. Get your karaoke on.
20. Craft together.
21. Go for a picnic.
22. Pamper him with a spa day.
23. Head to a theme park for the day.
24. Fire up the grill.
25. Go camping.
26. visit a historical site.
27. Scrapbooking.
28. take a music class together.
29. Have a photoshoot.
30. Read a book together.
31. Attend a community event
32. Create a first aid kit.
33. Play miniature golf.
34. Play laser tag.
35. Visit a splash park.
36. Visit the library.
37. Play hide and seek.
38. Perform magic tricks.
39. Have a zoom call with extended family.
40. Play Uno.
41. Fly kites.
42. Test drive a car.
43. Visit a national trust property.
44. Complete a lego challenge.
45. Build a rope swing.
46. Complete a science experiment like the coke cola and mentos challenge.
47. Go on a miniature railway.
48. Go on a steam train.
49. Create a rocket.
50. Do a park run.
51. Make a birdhouse.
52. Look for shooting stars.
53. Do a performance.
54. Visit the beach.
55. Go wild swimming.
56. Roll down a hill.
57. Jump in puddles.
58. Play pooh sticks.
59. Do some colour in.
60. Make a daisy chain.
61. Find frog spawn.
62. Climb a tree.
63. Feed wild birds.
64. Go on a night walk.
65. Draw self-portraits.
66. Look for crabs at the beach.
67. Plant some seeds.
68. Bird watching.
69. Skim stones.
70. Ride a donkey.
71. Make art with wild items such as leaves.
72. Visit a farm.
73. Volunteer at an allotment.
74. Make printable coupons.
75. Make up a board game.
76. Read a story together.
77. Send a care package.
78. Look at dads old photo albums.
79. Fill out fun facts printable all about dad.
80. Tackle a DIY project.
81. Make a terrarium.
82. Make a memory box.
83. Play catch.
84. Build a bookshelf.
85. Do a BBQ.
86. Tell jokes.
87. Ask him about his childhood.
88. Plant a tree.
89. Go to see live music.
90. Go to a lido.
91. Go to a car show.
92. Take a segway tour.
93. Go to a buffet.
94. Visit a national park.
95. Solve a problem together.
96. Watch a play.
97. Watch a parade.
98. Make a video.
99. Have a campfire.
100. Make a photo collage.
What do you think of my list of ideas of things to do with your dad? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
Monday 2 May 2022
Benefits of learning through play.
Hey readers,
We all know that play is really good for a child but do we know the benefits? That is why I want to explore why playing is so good for the learning of children.
play is a natural way to learn for a child. Children learn through practicing skills, trying out new possibilities. Not to mention play helps revise hypothesized and discover new challenges which then leads to deeper learning. Play allows children to communicate ideas, to understand others through social interaction, paving the way to build deeper understanding and more powerful relationships.
2. Choice.
play gives children the choice such as if they are given different toys to choose from that they want to play with. This is a form of self-expression because they are picking toys that they like.
3. Play helps develop communication.
Play allows children the child an opportunity to communicate through using speech and language skills as a way to express their desires and wants. If the child is playing with others there is a conversation occurring through role-play or making decisions together on what to do.
Even if the child is playing by themselves you most likely find the child will still use self-talk as a form of expressing themselves such as playing with cars they may say such words as wee or beep beep. If the child is playing with others and the other speaks they can learn to interact and maybe learn new words if they haven't heard from them so therefore developing their vocabulary.
4. Helps creativity.
with play, children use their imaginations they do this by doing make-believe games or getting lost in present worlds. Children act out different situations whilst boosting their confidence. The child makes their own rules and learns how to follow them or adapt if needed. These skills are helpful in life as they teach children how to navigate life and develop relationships with others.
5. Gives children space.
When children have time and space to play without restriction, their imitations can roam and they can explore ideas you don't need a large play space. Just try adding simple materials like cardboard boxes to your existing space. This can inspire lots of pretend play, even in small spaces.
6. Physical.
Physical play is important for children to keep fit and healthy. Physical play is the type of play that gets your child moving from big movements like running and jumping to small movements like picking up a pencil or tying a knot.
7. Helps increase self-esteem.
Play is a safe place to practice decision-making and build confidence. Letting children participate in risky play allows them to test what they are capable of. It helps them safely experience their limits and achieve their own goals, ultimately boosting their confidence
8. Gains independence.
While interaction with adults and other children during play builds important cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills, independent play also has benefits. When a child plays alone, it can foster imagination and creative play, build persistence and problem-solving skills, and teach patience and resilience.
What are your thoughts on play? Love to hear them in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 1 May 2022
My Sunday Photo 01/05/2022
My eldest son getting his X-ray and finding out he broke his wrist at school this week.
Sunday 24 April 2022
Friday 15 April 2022
100 easy child-parent date ideas
Hey readers,
Sometimes life can be hectic so making time for your children can be excellent for them. Making 1-2-1 time can make them feel special, create happy memories and help form a strong bond. Below I have a list of a whopping 100 parent-child date ideas to get you inspired, there is a variety of different things as everyone is different so pick one suits you :)
2. Try fishing together.
3. Go to the zoo.
4. Go to the park and play.
5. Head to a movie.
6. Check out a museum.
7. Go for a hike.
8. Take a dance class.
9. Go to a play.
10. Feed the ducks at the park.
11. Grocery shopping.
12. Bowling.
13. Fold paper airplanes and test them.
14. A trip to the bookstore.
15. Board games.
16. Go bird watching.
17. Mak fairy houses.
18. Plant your own plants.
19. Look for shapes in clouds.
20. Make a bird feeder.
21. Grow fresh herbs in containers.
22. Break out your films collection.
23. Build a fort.
24. Build a lego castle.
25. Camp in.
26. Have breakfast in bed.
27. Play a card game.
28. Play charades.
29. Pack a picnic.
30. Take a road trip to a nearby city.
31. Visit a historic house or farm.
32. Visit a local farmers' market.
33. Collect rocks and paint them.
34. Use chalk on pavements.
35. Fly a kite.
36. Camp in your garden.
37. Lisen to an audiobook together.
38. Stargaze.
39. Bake cookies.
40. Cook a new dish together.
41. Go out for breakfast together.
42. Go on a bike ride together.
43. Paint pottery.
44. Go to the arcade.
45. Go to the mini-golf.
46. Ride scoters together.
47. Go to the library together.
48. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
49. Rock wall climbing.
50. Go to a sweet shop.
51. Go watch a film at the cinema.
52. Go for a walk.
53. Play catch.
54. Do a craft project together.
55. Volunteer at a local charity together.
56. Cuddle on the couch.
57. Take a drive.
58. Go for a run.
59. Geocaching.
60. Go go-karting.
61. Ice skating.
62. Watch the sunset.
63. Rollerskating.
64. Go to the beach.
65. Go get ice cream.
66. Go out for pizza.
67. Attend a special event in your area.
68. Walk around and explore the area that you live in.
68. Cuddle.
69. Play with playdoh.
70. Scrapbook together.
71. Look at old photos.
72. Make homemade pizzas.
73. Make slime.
74. Do a science experiment together.
75. Do some yoga.
76. Watch some sport.
77. Walk in the garden together.
78. Eat in the back garden.
79. Talk.
80. Play dress up.
81. Go to an aquarium.
82. Go swimming.
83. Go to an amusement park.
84. Jump in puddles.
85. Go camping together.
86. Take pictures.
87. Go to a farm.
88. Visit a garden.
89. Find a carnival or festival.
90. Go to a pet store.
91. Go to a coffee shop.
92. Go on a train ride.
93. Go to a nature centre.
94. Paint pottery.
95. Go shopping.
96. Go to a high tea.
97. Go to a pick your own farm.
98. Hunt for Pokeman
.
99. Play a game on a games console.
99. Play a game on a games console.
100. Do a puzzle together.
What do you think of my child-parent date ideas? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 3 April 2022
My Sunday Photo 03/04/2022
My boys made a special knot for part of their work for cubs this week.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 27 March 2022
My Sunday Photo 27/03/2022
My eldest did an art piece for school and he put a lot of effort into completing a portrait of King Henry VIII. We are really proud of him and it is going to be hung up in a new art gallery local to us when it gets opened up soon.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 20 March 2022
Monday 14 March 2022
10 fun things to do on a rainy day.
Hey readers,
When days are wet and you can't bear another day trapped in the four walls while you slowly go insane then you must check out my safe list of places to go indoors. They are child-friendly, dry, and more importantly cheap.
1. Library.
Go to the library, read some books, choose some books and let the kids check them out. It is all very exciting and costs nothing.
2) Garden centre.
Your local garden centre is great as it has lots of random tat and they tend to have a coffee shop. Not to mention if you are lucky enough fish to see and everyone is happy!
3) Ikea.
Got to love going to IKEA. Child-friendly, free play for 3yo, cheap food, and child-themed play areas. Both my boys love this place and they can run around causing them to tire them out, #winning.
4) Coffee shop.
Hit a coffee shop, my boys adore the mini cups as they feel like an adult. I also appreciate the atmosphere as it is a great chilled vibe.
5) Mcdonalds.
McDonald's where you can go get a happy meal and it comes with a toy, what more could a child want. I have written a post here about why I love this place so much!
6) Bus trip.
Get on a bus for an adventure. My boys love a good trip out on a bus.
7) Green conservatory area.
We live near a free (whoop) green conservatory area for the public. It had plenty of green and a pond full of fish. Beautiful settings and makes a change for me and the boys.
8) Museums.
Faithful museums are free and educational.
9) Pets at Home.
If in dealt go to Pets At Home, it is basically a free zoo.
10) Odean.
If you won't have a sit down in a quiet, dark room, go to your local Odean where every morning during holiday time and weekends term time they have tickets for children films for £2.50.
Have I missed out on some good places to take kids when it is pouring down with rain? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.
Cheers for reading X
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