Activity Ideas
Here we share some ideas from a recent group of Nottinghamshire Childminders who came up with a variety of imaginative ways to transform play dough to celebrate special occasions and festivals.
Here are a few Do's and Don'ts to ensure a prosperous Chinese New Year:
DO greet others with "Gung Hey Fat Choy" which means "Wishing You ...
Whatever Next is a great story to bring a wealth of imaginative play and lovely activities. Join baby bear as he travels to the Moon and back, on the way making friends with an owl...
Halloween is fast approaching, and here at The Totem Pole, Room on the Broom by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson is a huge favourite.
Engaging the children with you in exploring Lycra gives the opportunity to play creatively and have lots of fun, a sheet of lycra, Balloons, collection of ‘monkeys’, collection of ‘teddies’, collection of ‘leaves’....
Using blue lycra as the sea, the mermaids can swim and the pirates can sail. "Over the deep blue sea, When I was one I'd just begun, the day I went to sea, I jumped aboard a pirate ship and the captain said to me
This gorgeous story by Michael Rosen, is a wonderful starting point for some great outdoor activities at this time of year.