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The 'scared pepper' experiment: fun science activity

How to make dandelion art

How to make amazing dandelion art

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How to make a papier mâché piggy bank

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How to make and play the Water Splat game

How to make an Olive the Owl kite

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How to make an Olive The Owl kite

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How to make salt dough handprints

How to recycle vegetable seeds to grow veg

How to grow your own veg by recycling the seeds from the veg you eat

Spotting list game printable

'Today I have seen' game - free template to download and print

How to make a rainbow garland out of loo rolls

How to make a rainbow garland – out of loo roll tubes

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How to make incredible rainbow bubble snakes

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Best zoos and animal parks with webcams and livestreams to watch for free

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How to make a lava lamp with your child

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Best aquariums and marine life webcams and livestreams to watch for free online

Food in food bank crate

Food banks: what items do they accept and need the most?

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Educational websites for homeschooling

12 of the best educational resources to keep your child learning while school is shut

cloud dough

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How to make fluffy cloud dough - in 5 minutes flat

Mess-free magic painting for babies

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How to do mess-free magic painting with your baby

best free kids stories online

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Best free children's stories to listen to online

best online kids exercise classes

Best free online exercise classes to keep kids active

Kids movies streaming lockdown

20 of the best kids' films to stream right now

How to make a Giant Bubble Tunnel - step by step guide

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Sleepy Time podcast episode 8: Sensory bedtime story for 5 to 8 year olds

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Sleepy Time podcast episode 7: Soothing anxious thoughts for 5 to 8 year olds

Best Easter Films

10 Easter films for kids and families

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Fun, brain-boosting activities to do at home with your baby

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Our Sleepy Time gentle meditation and relaxation podcast for young children

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Easy, brain-boosting activities to do with your schoolchild at home