Amazing Birthday Cakes

Cakes from Across the World

Birthday cakes are a part of celebrations all across the world. People from many cultures enjoy that special moment when the lights are dimmed and the cake appears - with candles to make a wish! In this week's blog post, we look at some of the spectacular ways people have celebrated with cakes all across the world!

8 Fun Car Games for Kids

Fun Games to Play on Long Journeys

School's out! We've compiled a list of 8 funtastic games for kids to play on long car journeys, perfect for holidays and day trips during the summer holidays.

Top 5 Finding Dory Party Ideas

Birthday Party Tips for Dory Fans

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With Finding Dory making a splash around the world, children all across the UK will soon be asking for a Dory party for their special day. If you're stuck for party ideas, look no further than this week's blog post - we've collected together our five favourite Finding Dory party ideas to get you started!

Make Your Own Puppets

10 Kids Craft Tutorials

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Having worked with puppets for ten years, we know just how much the children enjoy them. They love to see all the characters come to life and follow their stories, whether in a puppet theatre show or with interactive hand puppets. In this week's blog post, we bring you 10 great tutorials to make your very own paper bag puppets, so you can enjoy this creative activity at home!

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!