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May 24, 2012

(from ’50 Boredom Busters’) Scavenger Hunt: Give each child or teams of children a list of items they have to find in a certain area in a fixed time. The lists can be adapted depending on the age and abilities of the children taking part. Car Scavenger Hunt: Before you set out on a long […]

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May 24, 2012

(from ’50 Boredom Busters’) Balloon Tennis: You will need two long balloons and a round balloon. Set up a net or simply use a piece of string to lay on the grass to represent a net. Use the long balloons as rackets and the round balloon as the ball. Avoid playing this game if it’s […]

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August 13, 2010

Designed by Kirsty Neale –  Take some cheap kitchen sponges and turn them into super summer snowball soakers! They are ideal for a group activity and perfect for cooling down on a hot summer’s day. How to Play Make up as many summer snowballs as you want and take them outside. Fill a bucket full […]

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August 31, 2009

Issue 20 includes more than 80 autumnal activities for you and your children to enjoy; including ideas to help celebrate harvest and Halloween, games and makes to mark Space Week, activities to celebrate the cultural festivals of Eid, Diwali and Rosh Hashanah, ideas to enhance learning about the Tudors, plus a host of ideas to […]

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November 3, 2006

Here is a sample of the contents from Issue 3, with loads of great ideas to help keep your children entertained, including cultural festivals, nature specials and other seasonal activities. 0-3 years Concentrating on texture and sensory stimulation, projects in this group include: SWEETIE WRAPPER BAUBLES — Simple decorations – just right for little hands […]

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