Raising Boys
The last decade has seen heightened interest in and awareness of the issues surrounding boys in most of the western world. It is common knowledge that boys lead the way in all the wrong statistics, including; problematic behaviours, learning difficulties and health problems. Educators and professionals around the world are looking for ways to cater for and engage young males....
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Cooking with Kids Safely
This article reminds us of safety rules for cooking with children, and includes 3 healthy, summery recipes which you will enjoy preparing together.
Bullying - The Constitutional Solution
Why attempts to stop bullying often don't work - and how you can teach your child to stop being a victim. Very interesting reading.
Bubble solution recipe
What better way could there be for kids to spend a summer afternoon than blowing bubbles! We have a recipe for mixing up your own bubble solution, ideas for making bubble wands, and bubble links to keep you interested.
The Romans
This primary school site is packed full of work created by the children, including a charming model of a Roman Baths which you can explore in 3d! Have a look with your kids.
Sudoku For Kids!
We are thrilled to be adding a section on Sudoku For Kids to Activity Village's puzzle pages. Adults all over the country are going mad over Sudoku, and there is no reason that kids can't test their logic skills and try to solve our printable Sudoku puzzles too. (NB Adults - if you haven't tried Sudoku yet, we suggest you try one of our easy puzzles yourself and explore the links on the page for hints and tips on how to solve it. Then you can try a puzzle together with your kids, explaining the different logic techniques and making sure they don't resort to guessing, which should not be necessary!) Kids as young as 7 and 8 could give it a try; 9 and 10 year olds will definitely enjoy the challenge. We will be adding more Sudoku puzzles regularly!
Picky Eaters - How to Help Yours!
I think my daughter is probably the world's most picky eater, but there are many parents out there who would disagree with me! If you are one of them, this article offers straight-forward, sensible advice.
Coloring Castle : Free Coloring Pages
We found some really excellent coloring pages at this website, including some super designs for older children (such as the pages under "mandalas", "geometric" and "peace")
Preschool Express by Jean Warren
Preschool Express is a delightful "online newsletter" absolutely packed full of ideas for preschoolers - crafts, games, learning activities, stories and much more. Well worth a look.
Simple Living in a Materialistic World
Another enjoyable article from one of our favourite "parenting experts".
