The “Cross the River” game has been one of the biggest hits for both my children during lockdown.
It’s an activity that we were given by my daughter’s pre-school and it is super easy, needs no real other equipment, can be adapted really easily and teaches the children lots of skills whilst they are having fun! What’s not to love!
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This painting activity is so much fun and teaches children all about symmetry!
What you need:
Butterfly shapes cut out. I find it easiest to fold a piece of paper in half, then draw one half of the butterfly from the fold. When you then cut it out you will have a perfectly symmetrical butterfly.
My daughter absolutely loves painting, so I thought what better way to teach her numbers than through a finger painting activity ? This activity was super easy and your children won’t even know they are learning at the same time.
What you will need:
Paints. We always make sure we use washable paints as my daughter always ends up totally covered!
My four year old is a bit obsessed with rainbows recently, I think it started with us supporting the NHS by filling our windows with pictures of rainbows at the start of the pandemic! This skittles activity is a great, quick activity that will entertain them and teach them a bit about science at the same time.
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Creating a dedicated homework space for children can make after-school routines feel less like a struggle and more like a productive learning session. A thoughtfully arranged area helps reduce stress and encourages children to focus on their work. This makes homework time smoother for everyone at home. Many families notice that dining tables quickly become cluttered with school materials...
