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Kids Monkey Bars: The Benefits and Safety Concerns for Families
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Monkey bars are a classic staple of playgrounds and parks, providing kids with endless hours of fun and excitement. However, many parents have concerns about the safety of monkey bars and the impact they have on their children's health and development. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of monkey bars for kids, as well as the safety concerns that parents should keep in mind.
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DIY Easter Chick Card
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My boys love making greeting and holiday cards for family and friends. With Easter just a few weeks away, my boys were very eager to make some DIY Easter Chick Cards. It is a fun and practical way for children to practise their writing and there is something so special about receiving a lovingly made greeting card.
DIY Spiderweb
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This DIY Spiderweb Halloween craft provided many learning opportunities around nature, different cultures and history. The boys also learnt about Halloween symbols and how black is a traditional Halloween colour. A brilliant recycled craft because we got to use up our egg carton collection, this craft also provides a great fine motor skill workout with the painting, gluing, working with pipe cleaners and yarn weaving.
10 Fun & Simple Ways to Decorate and Personalise a Wooden Kids Cubby House
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A wooden cubby house is a great play space for kids, but it can also be decorated and personalised to make it even more special. Here are 10 fun and simple ways to do just that.
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DIY Easter Bunny Pencil Holders
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These DIY Easter bunny pencil holders are fun to make and a really quick craft to tackle. It involves mainly paper cutting and gluing which is a brilliant fine motor activity that children enjoy. A great way to encourage discussions around recycling and repurposing, too!