preschool

Win Bing prizes to celebrate the DVD release of Bing Surprise Machine

by Janis P. February 7, 2016, 4:31 pm 179.3k Views 125 Comments

Having bounced his way into the hearts of millions of preschoolers, Bing is here with a fantastic new addition to your DVD collection! To celebrate the DVD release of Bing Surprise Machine, we’re giving away some fantastic prizes for little Bing fans. One lucky winner will get to take home a My Posable Bing toy, Bing […]

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Children’s Theatre: Oliver Jeffers Up and Down

by Janis P. May 27, 2014, 1:36 pm 169.9k Views 1 Comment

Trying to decide on the right play for your preschooler? You’ll be pleased to know that Ga Ga Theatre’s adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ Up and Down is absolutely perfect for under 5s – like the book, it’s a lovely tale of friendship and wishes, without any scary baddies. Sitting in the Riverside Studios audience with […]

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Purple Dragon – Chelsea Members club for London parents

by Janis P. January 4, 2012, 9:42 am 103.9k Views 2 Comments

I had the immense pleasure of being treated to a play date like no other at Purple Dragon in Chelsea this winter. Now I never thought I’d say this, but as a parent with two children under five, I’ve become an Indoor Play connoisseur. I’ve endured the madness of frenetic play dates and birthday parties […]

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Take the Christmas Photo Craft Challenge!

by Janis P. December 8, 2011, 11:35 am 141.6k Views 2 Comments

We’ve come across a lovely little photo craft competition over on BritMums – the Christmas Photocrafts Challenge, sponsored by Kodak. They’ve joined forces with two of our favourite kids’ craft bloggers – Maggy from Red Ted Art and Penny from the Alexander Residence – to help inspire Mums and Dads to create our very own beautiful handmade, personalised […]

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“Blow – don’t suck!” – Easy art activity for toddlers, guaranteed to make you smile

by Janis P. December 3, 2011, 10:08 am 179.3k Views 1 Comment

If you’re looking for an easy art activity for your toddler or preschooler, you absolutely must try this brilliantly simple bubble art experiment, a la Mammasaurus. The children will love it, and you’ll end up with some really neat pictures to hang in their rooms. Mammasaurus takes us step by step in this video, and we’re […]

in Blog, London and South East, Seasonal and Half Term Ideas

Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park

by janiskcurry December 1, 2011, 9:54 am 169.9k Views

We have been to Winter Wonderland several time each and every year; without fail it is always a giddy and delightful experience. London’s dusked-drenched afternoons are lit up with fairy lights, Christmas trees and amusement rides; couple this with mulled wine and you have a super seasonal treat. We have been with one toddler, a […]

in Activities for Ages 5+, Activities for Under 5s, Blog, Children's Crafts

Easy Hallowe’en crafts for kids

by Janis P. October 28, 2011, 2:31 pm 94.4k Views 4 Comments

Hallowe’en is a great time of year to get the creative juices flowing, and you would be surprised at how excited your children can get at the prospect of glueing bits of orange paper to glass jars (and to themselves), or making monstrous creatures out of scraps from your recycling box. There are so many […]

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How to throw a great Hallowe’en Party for Young Children

by Janis P. October 27, 2011, 5:24 pm 179.3k Views 1 Comment

Hallowe’en is such an exciting time of year for parents with young children and we’re really looking forward to our own little Hallowe’en party with a group of under fives! Dressing up is one of their favourite activities even on a normal playdate, so the idea of being allowed to actually walk around the neighbourhood […]

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5 things to do with kids this Autumn

by Janis P. October 20, 2011, 2:45 pm 160.4k Views 5 Comments

We’ve been scouring the web for the very best half term activities for your children, and have come up with 5 ideas your family will just love. Read on to discover some unique half-term workshops, day-cations across the UK, live shows and musicals, and superb autumn crafts…. 1. Make something cool out of acorns and […]

in Activities for Ages 5+, Activities for Under 5s, Blog, Days Out with Kids, London and South East

Unusual sightings make for a fascinating day out with kids this autumn

by Janis P. October 5, 2011, 10:06 pm 94.4k Views

Children are fascinated by plants and wildlife – just ask anyone who has turned out their toddler’s pocket to find a dozen acorns, a leaf, a handful of whirligigs and a dried worm. With our unseasonably hot start to autumn, staff at the London Wetland Centre have observed some fascinating rare occurences in nature: Rare Plant […]

in London and South East, Seasonal and Half Term Ideas

Enjoy a Jolly Day Out this August Bank Holiday

by Janis P. August 26, 2011, 7:43 am 169.9k Views

Will you be at Hampton Court’s Jolly Day Out this Bank Holiday weekend? PWR Events and Historic Royal Palaces are delighted to announce a new Summer Festival for the whole family – Jolly Day Out, which will take place from Friday 26th – Monday 29th August 2011, on Hampton Court Green. Kids under 12 go […]

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Retro Bistrot: London’s Restaurant of the Year welcomes children

by Janis P. August 15, 2011, 8:49 pm 141.6k Views

London’s award winning Rétro Bistrot is an independent, family-run French restaurant owned by Vincent Gerbeau, and was recently named London Restaurant of the Year in the Good Food Guide. Located in Teddington (London), the restaurant is popular with families, (Vincent’s own family are frequent visitors) and provides a junior menu for children. French style dishes […]

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