During these days when we are reluctant to go out as much as we did or the weather is not suitable, its important for everyone's mental health to keep in contact with each other. Kids still need to keep in contact with friends. At Home Activities...
To remember things, you need to give them your full attention, writes Karen Malone. American neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice, Lisa Genova’s key findings on preventing Alzheimer’s disease show how to enhance memory to retain information. This research can be adapted to children. Children can...
Caitlyn Forster, Arisa Hosokawa, Eliza Middleton and Ryan Keith look at encouraging young nature detectives in the backyard! During lockdowns, millions of homes were transformed into mini schools as parents and teachers joined forces to facilitate remote learning. The experience proved education doesn’t only happen in...
We are guessing that going in and out of virus lockdowns will be with us for a while, so here are some ideas to keep everyone busy, especially if there is a school holiday at the same time! Firstly, take a look at 4 ways to...
Board games are booming. Article after article describes a “goldenage” or “renaissance” of boardgaming. Here's why, writes Melissa Rogerson In Germany, the home of modern boardgaming, the industry has grown by over 40% in the past five years; the four-day SPIEL trade fair this year saw...
Favourite Easter craft activities to try by Zoe Gilpin (@thediydecorator) DIY Easter Hat What you need: Super Glue Gel Clear Glue Minis Straw hat (or similar) Decorative coloured rope Various Easter themed decorations Assorted faux floral foliage Optional: Spray paint to prime and change the hat...
Have you had to deal with grumbling kids who don’t want to go back to school after the holidays? Jade Sheen and Amanda Dudley report help is at hand. While some school reluctance is normal, spare a thought for parents whose back-to-school struggles have reached a...
Minna is fascinated by this backstage dream world and realises that she can actually influence how people think in the real world by manipulating what happens in their dreams. Whilst this starts off as a bit of fun, when Minna decides to try and change...
The legendary Elfkins (Heinzelmännchen) of Cologne were gnomes secretly helping craftsmen at night until they were ousted by a tailor's malevolent wife 200 years ago. This is the story of their return. Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see:...
