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Familiesonline.co.uk September/October 3 Welcome Can you believe the kids are back at school already? It seems like just a moment since they were breaking up! Starting or going back to school can be challenging for children (and parents) so check out our advice on new term teething problems and inspire your kids with our great book recommendations. Autumn is a beautiful time of year so take a look at our suggestions for activities to do with the kids outside. Enjoy our family-friendly walk suggestions when half term rolls around, or why not take the kids on a train adventure! And, if you want to keep your kids off screens as the nights draw in, check out our half term screen-free kids’ activities too! Finally, in this issue, we have tonnes of Action Heroes sets, some fun Sneezy Panda games, Mr Frosty toys and cool Marlo & Cole t-shirts to giveaway! By applying, you’ll also ensure you continue to receive our wonderful magazine! Clubs, classes & GoEducationactivitiesonatrain adventure! Road safety for kids Screen-free activities Autumn activities Family friendly autumn What’sTravelHalloweenwalksOn In this issue 232116151412111054 CONTENTS Get in touch Competition winners from our May/June issue Congratulations to all our winners. You can find a list HERE FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OPEN 7.30AM TO 6.30PM T: 0121 752 9750 E: crescent@childbase.com Crescent Day Nursery and Preschool, 21-22 Calthorpe Road, B15 1RP T: 0121 454 1170 E: highfield.nursery@childbase.com Highfield Day Nursery and Preschool, 3-4 Highfield Road, B15 3ED www.childbasepartnership.com registrationstakingNow WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU Fun is an essential ingredient in all our nurseries where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as our colleagues who provide them.
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Does your child struggle to open a packet of crisps? Like all motor function problems, this is indicative of something more significant, in this case a general problem with ‘hand grasp.’ Children who struggle with this usually struggle with other tasks like handwriting too. READ MORE Hand grasp challenges in young children
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Familiesonline.co.uk September/October 5 EDUCATION What can parents and carers do to ensure their children, of all ages, develop great learning habits which will help them achieve their maximum potential in school and in life? It all starts with talking - and lots of it – from the very early years onward. READ MORE Why education begins at home
Familiesonline.co.ukSeptember/October6 ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ - ISI Inspection Experts in educating girls An independent school for girls aged 2½-18 years Transport from Sutton Coldfield, Streetly, Solihull, Stourbridge 0121 454 5831 www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk #WeAreEHS Westbourne • Preparatory • Senior • Sixth Form Discover EHS MORNINGSCHOOLWHOLEOPENSaturday24thSeptember2022,9.30am-11.30am admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.ukEmail:toregisteryourplace. ESSENTIALBOOKING EDUCATION Edgbaston High School Founded in 1876, Edgbaston High School is an ambitious and thriving independent day school for girls that attracts pupils from across the West Midlands. EHS offers a challenging academic curriculum and has an expansive cocurricular programme which allows pupils to develop new skills and test their initiative. Applications to join Year 7 in September 2023 are open until 24 September 2022. We are delighted to be able to offer scholarships and means-tested Familiesbursaries.are invited to visit the 14-acre site in Birmingham to discover EHS for themselves. Book HERE for open day or call the Admissions Team to arrange an individual visit on a school day on 0121 454 5831. READ MORE
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New term teething troubles
By Liat Joshi-Hughes
The autumn term has begun and your child has returned to school. What kind of ‘teething troubles’ might you face over the next few months while your child copes with the changes that September brought with it? And how should you deal with them? My child is having trouble making friends Perhaps they’re in a different class or their closest friend has left the school and they’re struggling to adjust and find a new bestie or gang. Regardless, there are a couple of things you can do to boost your child’s friendships. Firstly, of course, talk to your child’s teacher and ask if there’s anyone they think your son or daughter might particularly gel with. Next up, invite them over for a playdate or arrange to meet them and their parent in the park. If confidence is an issue, role play approaching potential friends with your little one…take it in turns. My child can’t manage this year’s curriculum Primary school learning is much more of a double act these days, a partnership between parents and teachers. Again, go and have a chat with the teacher to try and understand your child’s level and find out what you can do to support your little one’s reading, writing or maths at home. This needn’t be anything formal, just reading a little more together or encouraging them to do some basic adding up when you’re at the shops or baking. For writing practice, could they write a post card to their grandparents or other relatives? READ MORE
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When your child is ready to move on from picture books, here are some wonderful first chapter books recommended by Parrot Street Book Club.
By David MacPhail, illustrated by MorganRichard Noodle the Doodle By Jonathan Meres, illustrated by Katy Halford
By Chrissie Sains. illustrated by Jenny Taylor Velda andAwesomesttheVikingtheVoyageofDeadlyDoom
Panda at the Door Written and illustrated by Sarah Horne
Brilliant first chapter books for early readers
Dragon Storm By Alastair DeschampsillustratedChisholm,byEricandBenMantle
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By Serena Patel, illustrated by Selom Sunu
By Caroline Green, illustrated by Rikin Parekh
There’s a Dog in My Brain
The GrannyMarvellousJinksandMe
The Tindims of Rubbish Island By Sally illustratedGardner,byLydiaCorrey
By Polly Faber, illustrated by VulliamyClara
Morgan the Book Cat
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Training days!
By The@girlaboutbirminghamideasI’vesuggestedbelow are fantastic fun for Autumn, but some are also good to keep an eye on for Christmas offerings too.
Severn Valley KidderminsterRailway, Only a 40-minute drive from Birmingham, the SVR runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. The Severn Valley Santa Train is an authentic and special experience so book early!
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Echills Wood Miniature Railway, Sutton Coldfield
Chasewater Railway, Brownhills I am tempted by Chasewater’s Halloween night train on 28-29 October. Plus, their Santa specials commence on 27 November.
Baggeridge Country Park
Transport Museum, Wythall Children absolutely love riding around on the miniature steam train, going through the tunnel and waving to everyone they pass.
This miniature railway is operated by volunteers and runs most Sundays from 1–4pm. Trainmaster UK Have you got any Thomas fans in the family? Well, if so, then the Trainmaster events are for you! A final tip from me - why not ride the mini land train at Cannon Hill Park? You can do a 15-minute lap of the park and then get an ice cream afterwards! READ MY FULL ARTICLE Arley Station, SVR Land Train, Cannon Hill Park
Vintage Trains, Tyseley These steam trains begin at Tyseley Locomotive Works and pick passengers up at Birmingham New Street or Snow Hill. There are many routes to choose from during September and October.
DAYS OUT
This railway operates on scheduled days from March - December and is putting on a ‘Bright Lights for Winter Nights’ event in November, as well as Santa Trains in December.
Road safety for kids of all ages
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Toddlers
The number one rule is hand holding. If your child is likely to pull away use safety reins. Make sure your child walks on the INSIDE of the pavement away from traffic. Introduce Stop, Look, Listen and Think. Point out hidden entrances or driveways that cross the pavement.
Ages 5-7
Never let your child go near a road alone and always hold Showhands.children how pedestrians walk safely on the pavement and vehicles use the road. Point out safer crossing places and show how to use them. Reinforce Stop, Look, Listen and Think.
The Green Cross Code Find a safe place to cross. STOP just before you get to the kerb. LOOK in all directions for approaching traffic. LISTEN for traffic approaching from all directions. THINK about whether it is safe to cross the road. Walk straight across the road. Keep LOOKING and LISTENING for traffic while crossing. all ages and abilities learn how to dance like your favourite Bollywood film stars! Join today! Enrol now courses in your area Classes in the following areas: Solihull, Kings Heath, Hall Green, Great Barr, Moseley, Sutton Coldfield & Wolverhampton. For full details and timetable visit www.bollywooddreamsdance.com t: 07971 277 920 e: info@bollywooddreamsdance.com largest Bollywood Academy West Midlands
Children should not go out alone until they know and can use the Green Cross Code . Let your child make decisions with you, so they learn through practical action. Help your child plan safe walking routes. Encourage your child to talk about what they see on the roads and whether it’s safe.
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We asked Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning for some easy-to-set-up activities that will appeal to little hands, eyes and brains.
Baking
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Baking shortbread and scones is simple enough for inexperienced bakers to try. Hopefully the end results will taste great and they will enjoy eating them too.
ACTIVITIES Screen-free rainy day activities
Reading to your kids is great but don’t limit the experience to sitting on the sofa. If the book is set in a cave, evict the vacuum cleaner from under the stairs and issue everyone with head torches! If you’re reading a desert adventure, create a Bedouin tent using some sheets and your clothes horse.
Baking bread is also surprisingly simple and you and your children can have lots of fun creating different animals out of the dough to then bake in the oven.
Children love to paint and getting messy is part of the fun! BUT the idea of the mess can fill many parents with dread. Instead of using poster paint, try using watercolour paints which are easier to clean up. To change things up, get the kids painting on coffee filters, a canvas or ice cubes. Painting There’s no doubt that playdough is a versatile toy. But if the smell and texture of big-branded playdough is something you’re not keen on, there are some wonderful options for soft and scented playdough that doesn’t leave a greasy residue. Check that its been UKCA tested before buying. Playdough
Screen-free rainy day activities
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This doesn’t need to be overly complicated. Often keeping it simple is far better than creating something elaborate. Try making a paper boat and see how far it travels or creating tealight holders out of old jam jars by gluing on pieces of tissue paper. These also make lovely homemade presents for grandparents.
We asked Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning for some easy-to-set-up activities that will appeal to little hands, eyes and brains.
There are lots of easy science experiments that can be tried at home with household items and they encourage kids to ask questions, make predictions and understand the world around them. Try making a lava lamp with water, food colouring and oil in a jar. Add an effervescent tablet and watch what happens!
Easy science experiments Treasure hunt
This is a fun way for kids to learn about design and teamwork. All you need is a piece of paper, some pens, some counters (maybe toy figures), some dice and some rules. Involve your children in working out what the game is about, how it works and decorate your board before playing! Design a board game Hide some treasure and then create a map for your kids to follow. Make it more interesting (and last longer) by having the map lead your little pirates to different locations where each location’s ‘treasure’ is a clue to the next location. For more authenticity, scrunch up the paper and stain it with a damp teabag.
Art and craft
Familiesonline.co.ukSeptember/October14 AUTUMN Enjoying autumn outside Get your kids outside and engaging with nature this autumn with these great activity options. Play Pooh sticksPick your NoughtsPlaypumpkinownnaturalandCrosses Forage for edibleswild Make friends with a bug Go orienteeringfamily Play conkers Have fun stickswithMake a potionmagic
Explore the National Botanic Garden of Wales or CantrefFarm.Adventure Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens Try Ripon and Fountains Abbey walk or the Lost Spa trail.
Morden Hall Park
Tegg’s CountryNosePark Follow The Gritstone Trail from Disley to Kidsgrove, through Tegg’s Nose in Cheshire.
Ham House and Garden Fun walking & activities in the gardens of a seventeenth century manor in Surrey.
Seven CountrySistersPark Miles of coastline in the South Downs National Park in East Sussex. Old Sarum Explore the walks around this Iron Age Hillfort in Wiltshire. Stowe countryside,Breathtakinglake and forest at Stowe in Bucks. Dogs on leads. BreconNationalBeaconsPark
An outdoor oasis in London – escape the concrete jungle!
Sutherland’sGrove From waterfalls to forest trails, a Scottish wonderland in West Argyll.
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The great British countryside is full of stunning walks. Here are nine that are suitable for the whole family. So why not make a day of it?
RECIPE Hot chocolate sticks Spooky crispy treats Spooky snacks
If you’re looking for something that’s Halloween-themed and easy to prepare with just one pot, this healthy pie is a perfect option. It’s a great way to get fish and hidden veg into your child’s diet too!
Bake these delicious Halloween recipes from Neha Gandesha @squashedpickle. Watch her videos or click for recipe and ingredients.
Making rice crispy treats is one of my favourite things to do with my son because he can do most of the job himself! It’s a fab no-bake recipe, you can use any cereal and the results are deliciously crispy and perfect for decoration.
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HALLOWEEN
My son is obsessed with anything creepy and scary and these fun and super-easy snacks are some of his favourites. Your kids will love these delicious Creepy Crumpet Pizzas, Ghostly Peppers and Witches Brooms made from Cheese Strings!
These delicious hot chocolate sticks are perfect when you want a warming treat this Halloween. Kids can get creative topping them with their favourite chocolates, sprinkles or even cookies and then enjoy them by dunking in a hot cup of milk.
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Tuna fish pie (with pumpkin tops)
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Familiesonline.co.ukSeptember/October18 HALLOWEEN Halloween crafts the kids will love Time to get really spooooky…..get crafting in good time for Halloween! Paperspidersplate Pumpkin pinata Halloween bat Halloween box scene Easy paper ghostscraftGiant webs Halloween wreath Trick or bagsTreatRock Skulls
Familiesonline.co.uk September/October 19 HALLOWEEN DIY Halloween costumes If you have time, a home-made Halloween costume can be much more individual than anything shop bought. Here are some great options, complete with instructions. The BFG Spider’s web Bull in a shopchina Pumpkinpaintface PirateThe Worst pillowcaseSkeletonWitch BatgirlJackfaceSkellingtonmakeup
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Breakfast and dinner were served as part of the half-board package. The daily menu includes a choice of 4 or 5 dishes for the evening meal (including vegetarian or fish options) and a good range of traditional and cooked breakfasts. The table service was usually pretty prompt, and the quality of food good value. Highchairs are available for babies and toddlers. Strolling around the local area of Tor Bay is beautiful at all times. There are boat and fishing trips, a ferris wheel, various marine themed shops and more. Lots of younger families enjoy crabbing off the side of the pier!
Hotel, Torquay, Devon
TRAVEL Devonshire
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Devonshire Hotel in Torquay is part of a family owned group of hotels called Daish’s Holidays. It has 75 bedrooms and is located in an ideal spot to explore the English Riviera. It is a stunning white 1900s building set at the top of a hill with a lovely view of the Tor Bay coast and far beyond into the distant horizon. On arrival we experienced a warm welcome at Devonshire, with the staff being helpful and informative. We had a shared family bedroom for the 4 of us (2 adults + 2 children) with everything we needed. For families with babies the hotel can provide a travel cot. Free WiFi was available in parts of the hotel.
Families Birmingham Review by Suzanne Brown
When based at Devonshire Hotel you are never far away from a great day out in Torquay. The area surpassed our expectations with plenty to offer families of different ages and sizes. READ FULL REVIEW
HALLOWEEN
Dick Whittington, 17 Dec –29 Jan Birmingham Repertory Theatre Nativity! The Musical, 19 Nov–7 Jan Blue Orange Theatre, Birmingham Cinderella, 30 Nov–10 Dec The Snow Queen, 17–30 Dec CBSO Centre, Birmingham Notelets: Christmas Party, 9 & 10 Dec
Severn Valley Rail Ghost Train, 27–29 Oct Tricks, treats and fun for the whole family. Statfold Barn Railway Halloween Spooktacular, 24 -30 Oct Meet Statfold’s frightful ghosties and ghoulies.
Elf: A Christmas Spectacular, 22–23 Dec Sutton Coldfield Town Hall Rapunzel & the Rascal Prince, 6–31 Dec Town Hall, Birmingham Family Concert: A Winter Party, 26 Nov
Lichfield Garrick Theatre Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, 25 Nov-31 Dec Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham The Bear, 17 Nov–30 Dec
CHRISTMAS THEATRE
Dudley Canals and Caverns Ahoy There Matey- Halloween, 28–31 SwashbucklingOct Halloween fun. Hatton Adventure World Pumpkin Spooktacular, 22-30 Oct Take a Bewitching Ride on Hatton’s trailer. National Sealife Centre, Birmingham Tricks & Treats, 15–31 Oct Discover the spooky seas at Sealife.
FUN Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Halloween Nights, 26–29 Oct Fun for grown-up ghouls and tiny terrors! Cadbury World, Birmingham Freddo’s Circus Spooktacular, 15–30 MeetOct Fangtastic Freddo at the spookiest circus in town. Drayton Manor, Tamworth More Treat Than Trick Dates tbc Go to Drayton for a Spooktacular time.
The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham Beauty and the Beast, 18 Nov-16 Dec
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Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Tales From Acorn Wood at Christmas, 15–31 Dec
West Midlands Safari Park Spooky Spectacular, 22–30 Oct Watch Patch and his magical pals put on a fun, spooky show.
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham Disney on Ice: Dream Big, 26–27 Nov
WHAT’S ON What’s On
The Gruffalo, 27 Dec-15 Jan
The Core Theatre, Solihull Beauty and the Beast Pantomime, 9 Dec-2 Jan Crescent Theatre, Birmingham The Snow Queen, 6 - 17 Dec
the family. Aston Hall, Birmingham Open Weds-Sun Visit this 17th century mansion house and its beautiful gardens. B:Music, Birmingham & CBSO BirminghamCentre, 18 Sept, 30 Oct Music Maze: Fun, creative, composersprojects–BCMGagedworkshopsparticipatoryforchildren8–11.YoungComposersAutumn:excitingmusicforbuddingaged11-14.
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Open daily 26 acres to explore - a brilliant place to immerse yourself in history. Hoar Park, Shopping and Craft Village, Nuneaton Open Children’sTues–SunFarm. Craft Fair Sunday 20 Sept. Martineau Edgbaston,Gardens,Birmingham Open ponds,meadows,NatureMon-Sattrail,wildflowerbirdhide,andbeehives.
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All events are subject to change so check online before visiting. Pre-booking often necessary.
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Packwood House, NT Open Packwooddaily is the perfect place for a family day out whatever the weather. Rush UK, BirminghamStirchley, Open Trampolinedaily park with soft play, dodgeball, foam pit, slackline and more.
Baddesley Clinton, Solihull Open Exploredailythe great outdoors at Baddesley, creating memories to last a lifetime. Barber Institute of Fine Art, Birmingham Open Tuesday to Sunday Explore differentcollectionBarber’sthroughthemeswith fun and friendly Family Trails. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Open Exploredailythe plants, birds and mini-beasts with Family Backpacks. Birmingham Heritage Week 9–18 Sept whatDiscoverBirmingham.acrossmoreaboutisonyourdoorstep.
Sandwell Museum Service Opening times HERE. A range of different sites across Sandwell. Mostly free to visit. Activities on offer. Selly Manor, Bournville Open Tues–Sun Learn the fascinating history of Selly Manor. Family activities available. ThinkTank, Birmingham Open familymuseumAward-winningWeds–Sunscienceforfun-packeddaysout. Three Showground,CountiesMalvern Malvern Autumn Show: 23–25 observationSantaLightJanWintergofoodFestivalSeptofgardening,anddrink.Under-16sfree!Glow:25Nov–2trail,iceskating,experiences,wheel.
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Umberslade Estate, Tanworth in Arden Natural play barn, forest school, pizzeria, rhythm time and more. West Midlands Safari Park Open daily Safari discoveryadventuredrive-through,themepark,trailandmore.
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