With the Christmas time off fast approaching, more learning at home really isn’t on our agenda for the holidays. Instead, we’re planning to stay indoors, put our feet up, get out the popcorn and indulge in some good old-fashioned gogglebox watching. So here are our Top 5 films for the festive season, with some tips from My Tutor to help you explain the educational benefits of watching them to your teacher.…
Christmas is my favourite time of year for buying children’s books. Below are some of Cyrus’s top picks for the festive season. It’s A Long Night For Santa by Chris Tetreault-Blay We absolutely adore the Little Brown Moth character in Chris’s new book, It’s A Long Night For Santa. Having previously starred in ‘It’s a Long Way to the Moon’ this little creature has returned in a heart-warming, festive adventure.…
Are you looking for a toy for Christmas for your pre-schooler that’s eco-friendly, kinder to the environment and less plastic? Here’s a round-up of our Top 5 favourite, sustainable children’s gifts for Christmas. From candy canes to sugarcane toys with Dantoy this Christmas We love Dantoy‘s new range of bio toys – all made from sugarcane. So if you’re throwing a teddy bears’ picnic any time soon, you’ll want to…
Take Part in Halloween Fun Safely Halloween is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spooky spirit, whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a lively virtual celebration. With the ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19, traditional Halloween parties might not be possible this year. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a spooktacular time! Here’s your comprehensive guide to creating a memorable Halloween celebration that’s both fun and safe for…
Eco-friendly tips for how we can all make a difference With climate change firmly on the agenda, it’s never too early to use children’s books to teach young ones eco-friendly tips to make a difference. Natalie Newman’s new book Lark The Shark reveals just how precious our planet is and has some eco-friendly tips on how we can all make a difference. Nicky Gould’s book Dave Explores The Great Outdoors…
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Wonderbly. All opinions are our own. Personalised Christmas stories are a really special gift to give children at any time of year, but unwrapping one on Christmas morning is even more exciting. Story-telling plays a big part in our lives and I love to support new authors with their children’s picture books. As an aspiring new author myself (currently writing my first children’s picture book),…
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Mars Fishcare and the API brand. The intricacies of buying tropical fish brought unexpected excitement and challenges for our family this year, especially with the Persian tradition of welcoming a new pet fish during Nowruz. Catch of the Day Our aquarium story began with a mission to find vibrant tropical fish for little C, who was eagerly awaiting their arrival…