Battle of the Somme - 100 Years Later

History Resources for Kids

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Today is the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. To mark this important event, we've found five articles and resources so grownups can assist kids in learning all about why the 141-day battle is still remembered, 100 years later.

5 Amazing Playgrounds

Great fun for kids and grownups

Many of us have early memories of our local playground. It was the best moment when we finally got to the park and raced across to our favourite seesaw or swing. Some of us never lose that joy! In fact, there are architects and designers across the world who have taken it to epic proportions. In this week's blog post, we explore some of the biggest and most exciting playgrounds in the world.

10 Space-Themed Activities for Kids

Out of This World Fun

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British astronaut Tim Peake returns from space this weekend after six months aboard the International Space Station. It's been an amazing adventure spacewalking, test piloting robots, and setting world records such as running the fastest marathon ever in space! In this week's blog post, we're celebrating Tim's return with 10 Space-Themed Activities for Kids!

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

5 Indoor Games and Activities

Heavy rainfall has hit London and much of the country this week, leaving those of us looking forward to the summer high and not-at-all dry! Outdoor activities are not much fun at times like this, so in this week's blog post we explore 5 indoor activities for kids to enjoy on those days the English summer goes into hiding!

10 Plastic Bottle Crafts for Kids

Fun and Creative Ways to Recycle Plastic Bottles

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This week Canadian entrepreneur Robert Bezeau made the news with his incredible plan to build a plastic village made from recycled plastics. Thinking green is certainly important at this time, with an estimated 22,000 bottles being discarded every second(!). With this in mind, we've searched the web to find top tips for putting those plastic bottles to good use - which at JoJoFun means using them to have fun! Read on for 10 Plastic Bottle Crafts for Kids.