Help Your Child Write a Story

Step-by-Step Tips for Creating Stories

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Writing your first story is fun, challenging, and tremendously rewarding. Kids are naturally creative and it doesn't take much to get the ideas flowing - the key is to guide them in putting down those ideas as a story. This week, we take a look at how to approach this. Whether your medium is pens and paper, a tablet, or a computer, read on to begin writing!

8 Fun Bicycle Facts

Bicycle Facts for Kids

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Ring, ring! In this week's blog post, we get into high gear to look at one of our most underrated forms of transport: the bicycle. The two-wheeled "dandy horse" turned 200 years old earlier this year - read on to find out what other fun facts we've uncovered!

6 Dogs with Great Jobs

Man's Best Friend at Work

In the news this week, it was reported that Finn the dog is running for mayor of Canadian city St. John's. Finn isn't the only dog with a person's job - in fact there are pooches doing fine work all around the world! In this week's blog post, we introduce you to some of man's best friends colleagues!

How to Make Your Own Stamps

5 Homemade Stamps Tutorials

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Time to 'stamp down on' boring weekend afternoons! This super craft project is a great way to spend a little time being creative. The best part is there are so many ways to go about it - your stamp can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. Read on for 5 different methods for making your very own stamp - get creative and leave your mark!

5 Activities for Late Summer

Fun in your own back yard

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With the summer days dwindling away, it's time to make the most of those sunny moments while they're still here. In this week's blog post, we've collected together 5 fun activities you can try in your own back yard! Do try this at home, kids!