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News and views
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A change in direction with The Athena Network
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Getting back to work
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Colour-in greeting cards
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Learning
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Best pre-school printable activity sheets
Letter from the editor We’re proud to present the second ‘surviving lockdown’ issue of Families Thames Valley West magazine. Here you’ll find support, ideas and suggestions for this phase of lockdown, covering education, play, indoor and outdoor entertainment, health and practical matters. With more outside time allowed, we hope you enjoy our family cycling and walking guides, as well as simple picnic ideas.
15-16 Sibling rows and home haircuts
It is still not clear whether summer camps will go ahead, but we’ve included our pick of some of the best that usually run in our region. If you want to get in touch, please email editor@familiestvw.co.uk
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Easy summer picnic ideas
21-23 Nature and outside projects, picnics,
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Online classes
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Family trivia quiz
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NEWS & VIEWS
Capturing memories on VE Day Purley-on-Thames photographer, Tina Cleary, documented her village’s VE Day celebrations – and helped to raise £1,767 for the Royal Berkshire Hospital as it battles Covid-19. Tina, who specialises in maternity photo shoots, captured dozens of families across the Berkshire village at a safe distance, from a couple ballroom dancing to children dressed in 1940s clothes enjoying afternoon tea. She covered 22 roads, walking a distance of 10km. Meanwhile, local DJ Simon Jackson decorated his car with flags and balloons, and played 1940s music through a PA system to the delighted locals on the sunny bank holiday. The village committee – in fancy dress – collected donations for the NHS. Tina says: “I was delighted to be asked to support this fundraiser, and capture forever memories through my photography.” As well as taking beautiful pregnancy images – from her home studio or on location – Tina also offers family portraits and business branding photography. She adds: “I’ve missed my lovely clients over the last few months, but the government guidance is that I can now return to what I love doing, whilst observing social distancing rules. Pregnancy photography is a lot of fun and gives ladies a real boost, documenting one of the key milestones in family life.” More information: www.tinaclearyphotography.co.uk
Staying strong in tough times Staying fit and healthy during lockdown is far more manageable thanks to ladies-only gym, BestLife Basics. The Bracknell classes are all currently live online and via Zoom. Members get to join the community of like-minded women prioritising their health and fitness. Nutrition is a key part of the offering, with coaching from a qualified nutritionist that encourages clients to work on tiny habits which will add up to some serious results. Owner, Marla Murray Callisen, says: “I don’t promote diets, or quick transformations. I coach all my clients to discover what works well for them and their families. It’s all about helping them make choices which will improve health, but also taste good.” Client, Rachel, adds: “The incredible Marla has been there for me and all the other ladies who usually attend her friendly gym. She constantly encourages me to be healthier … a better me! These times aren’t easy for any of us but I know I am getting fitter as a result of her commitment and hard work.” BestLife Basics is waiting on guidelines from the government about physically re-opening.
Outdoor learning from home with MERL The Museum of English Rural Life is missing its visitors during lockdown, especially its 'Friday Fledglings.' However, during the museum closure (and at least until the end of June), the weekly outdoor learning session for under-5s has moved online. Session leaders will bring stories, ideas and activities inspired by the MERL garden and its collections, so that families can continue to enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning at home. Activities are published in an Event on The MERL Facebook page www.facebook.com/MuseumofEnglishRuralLife at 11am every Friday and on the museum’s website, https://merl.reading.ac.uk/event/online-fridayfledglings where you can also find activities from previous sessions. If you’ve been to a session at the museum, you’ll see some familiar faces, including Little Mouse. If you’re new to Fledglings, the activities will provide a little taste of the popular session for under 5s. You can find more events and activities to try at home at https://merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on
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Nurturing a love of music Nurture a love of music right from the start! Singing with babies and young children is a natural part of human life that happens across the whole world in every culture. It doesn’t matter how well you think you sing – your voice is exactly what your child needs to hear. Children instinctively love the patterns and rhythms of songs and even young babies can recognise melodies once they’ve heard them several times. Singing with your little ones strengthens your bond with them – you are directly helping them to develop positive relationships when you are bouncing, tickling, swinging, cuddling and laughing together. Plus you are encouraging listening and sound making that lead to the development of their speech and communication. Music is powerful stuff! Singing, playing instruments and moving to music, all these fun activities develop a huge range of essential skills from early language, to fine and gross motor skills, to listening and memory, as well as nurturing curiosity and creativity. Music even has the potential to make your life easier because singing a song can be a pleasurable way to transition smoothly from one activity to the next at home e.g. bed time,
bath time, or getting dressed. As children get older they can enjoy discovering a range of fun actions songs, music games, and playing percussion instruments, all of which develop their musicianship in a relaxed and playful way; great for their general development and confidence, and also opening up the possibility of them learning a musical instrument in the future.
Danielle Ballantine-Drake is Head of Early Years and KS1 at Berkshire Maestros, who offer Mini Maestros music lessons for babies and toddlers. Berkshire Maestros are also currently offering online instrument lessons via Zoom for children over 5 and adults – they can even deliver instruments to your door. Click here to find out more.
The show must go on for Stagecoach Stagecoach has created a calendar of fun and exciting online classes. The three disciplines – singing, dancing and acting – will be delivered to existing and new students every Saturday from 6th June. All you need is access to a computer and a safe space. Book your place online. For students who prefer to learn at their own pace, the new online learning studio at stagecoachathome.com is home to over 100 videos, with new content being added each week until Stagecoach schools reopen. Clare Gosling, principal of Stagecoach Henley and Marlow, said: “We want our students to feel inspired, active and continue learning virtually. We’re adding to our repertoire all the time,
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such as our new bitesize sessions and exclusive-to-Stagecoach Masterclasses and extras from a few familiar faces. From our singing teacher Chékirah’s soulful vocal introduction to ‘Rise Up’, to discovering our dance teacher Rob’s contemporary lyrical jazz class, your children will be sure to ramp up their performing arts skills in these energising explorations.” For more information and to book live classes by zoom: www.stagecoach.co.uk/highwycombe www.stagecoach.co.uk/henleyandmarlow www.stagecoach.co.uk/readingcaversham
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WORK
Is now the time for a radical change of direction? For some people, the thought of returning to work will be welcomed. But for those who have enjoyed being at home with family, having flexible working hours, discovering new pleasures and rediscovering past skills, you may be looking for a fresh challenge.
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any women with school-aged children make the decision to forge a new and more fulfilling path. Besides, it’s not always easy to pick up where you left off. In the corporate world and given the recent pandemic, not everyone will be able to return to their previous job. So self-employment may come from necessity or choice. Here are some things to consider, when making that potentially life-changing decision whether to reinvent yourself or stay with the familiar: 1. What existing skills do you have that may benefit others? What new skills would you like to acquire? Are there unfulfilled needs in the marketplace, or products / services you think you could do better? 2. What support network do you have to help you develop your business skills?
3. What is the cost of self-employment – what income and benefits are you losing and what might be the cost of upskilling to the necessary standard? 4. What are the gains: freedom, control, time, emotional, financial? Not all are measurable in £ so try looking at the pain they relieve (stress, guilt etc) 5. How long will it take to get your product / service to market? 6. What is your key driver for change, what are your goals? Why do you want to change? Apart from the practical WHAT? and HOW? more important to consider is the WHY? If you have a strong sense of purpose, you are more likely to succeed. Joining an established network offers you a community, where you can source the skills you lack and find
opportunities to collaborate. A good network will ensure you have support from people who have had similar challenges and experiences. To find out more about The Athena Network in West Berks – or to come to one of our groups in the Thames Valley contact Debbie.Miles@TheAthenaNetwork.com
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WORK
Getting Back to Work By Mandy Garner In the past the phenomenon of returning to work - whether from maternity leave or longer periods of leave - was mainly associated with women. However, given the Covid-19 lockdown and extensive use of the furlough scheme over the last few months, the number of individuals facing transition back to work after a long period of leave is now much more widespread. This could be good news for traditional returners in that there may be a greater general sense of understanding of the issues involved. While furloughed workers will not face the daunting return to work after a long gap, they may need a period of adjustment to the new normal, whatever that might be.
The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development suggests a re-induction period for furloughed workers. For longer-term returners, the issues of returning to the workforce are compounded by having to find a new job. As we face the prospect of more redundancies and a bleaker economic picture, that is likely to be harder. So what do you do if you have taken or been forced to take time out of the work place and you want to get back to work? We asked the team at Working Mums for their ideas and tips and to tell us about the FREE RESOURCE they offer mums returning to work. READ MORE.
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COLOUR-IN CARDS
Print these colour-in greetings cards to help you celebrate birthdays, Father’s Day or just say hello to someone special! Birthday or a special day
Just to say hello
Choose your free design and just print out. These are most suitable for primary school age children as the intricate drawings will let them really show off their design skills.
Best for younger children, challenge little ones to design the most ‘roarsome’ card for friends and relatives. Guaranteed to bring a smile to a loved one’s face!
Father’s Day
Father’s Day
This simple design gives younger children the opportunity to pen a portrait of Dad.
Best for older kids, this great sheet can be personalised with Dad trivia and inserted in his card for guaranteed smiles.
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LEARNING
Best Online Educational Games Our guide to FREE educational games for children of all ages.
The Great Fire of London
Total Darkness
Numberblocks Make and Play
Help Tom and Jane escape the flames through 6 dramatic days of the fire.
Head into the dark, explore different locations and meet new characters.
Make and play with the Numberblocks.
Evolving Butterflies Game
Tate Paint
Build The Snowman
Learn how butterfly wing patterns emerge or die-out.
Create your own masterpiece!
It might be summer, but you can still build a snowman!
Dinosaur Discovery
Show Me the Cookies
Explore the Solar System
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LEARNING
Returning to School Post Lockdown By Ellie Malt
Your child may be returning to school very soon. It’s been a while since we had a “normal” school day so here are a few tips to help you and your child get back into routine and adjust to the new “normal.”
GET YOUR KIT TOGETHER
UNIFORM CHECK?
COLLECT WORK COMPLETED AT HOME
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Helping your Children with Maths at Home By Rob Eastaway
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Best Educational “Make and Do” Projects for All Ages
Astronaut Helmet for Teddy
Instant Ice Cream
Paper Plate Birds
Help your little one craft a helmet for their teddy.
Explore states of matter by turning milk into ice cream instantly!
Design your own version of the beak, wings and tails.
Unicorn Mobile
Hedgehog
Make Your Own Cloud
Cut out and make your own hanging mobile.
Pinhole Camera
Make your own pinhole camera and discover how light travels. familiesonline.co.uk
Create your own model hedgehog to keep at home.
Your Family Tree Download to create and preserve your family’s history.
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Bronze Age Roundhouse
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LEARNING
Learning to Spell in Style
Making Writing Fun
Practising spelling is something simple you can do to help your child keep up to speed with English and prepare for a return to school, in the coming weeks or in September.
Learning to write is an essential skill, and once the technicalities are mastered, there’s no reason why it can’t be just as fun, creative and engaging as drawing, painting and colouring in. Here’s some tips on making writing simple, stress-free and enjoyable.
By Andrew Campbell
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Learning through Play Introduce your toddler/preschooler to key learning areas with these ideas. Playful Reading Activities
5 Simple Games for Teaching Numbers Spotlight on Mark Making 10 Role Play Activities for Under 5s 15 Best Learning Through Play Ideas 50 Outdoor Activities for Toddlers Best Nursery Rhymes and Songs 12 • Henley • Reading • Wokingham • Bracknell • Newbury • West Berkshire
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Free Learning Resources Discovery Diaries Art-based approach to STEM learning. Literacy Shed+ Reading resources – videos and activity packs. Raspberry Pi Projects How to code and build a website. Artforms Keep practising musical instruments at home. 14 Stories in 14 Days Videos/activities/resources about children’s books. Mid-Morning Maths Online lessons with Bobby Seagull. English Mastery Downloadable books with 8 weeks of activities.
PRE-SCHOOL ART
Best Printable Early Years Activity Sheets Perfect for a rest during a walk, cycle ride or on a family picnic and great for rainy days at home.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Dot to Dot
Love Monster’s Maze
Peppa Pig Activity Pack
Dinosaur Roar! Spot the Difference
Postman Pat Office Set
PJ Masks Moon Maze
Charlie and Lola Activity Book
Paddington Activity Pack
Frozen Activity Sheets
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ENTERTAINMENT
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We’d like to tell you about Beanstalk, the brand new family app brought to you by the people behind KidStart. The only app of it’s kind, Beanstalk helps families come together to build a meaningful nest egg for their children’s future. They are on the look for tech savvy parents to give the app a whirl and change the way they save for their kids. From talking to parents, Beanstalk’s founders could see that the savings market for kids was broken. Almost every new parent wants to put something aside for their children to help launch them into adult life, but very few do, often because the existing products are confusing or poor value.
It’s simple – you can add all your children and yourself on to one app.
Even when parents do something, they often just keep it in cash. This may not be the right choice for longer term saving as the value can be eroded by inflation.
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That’s why Beanstalk was born – the revolutionary new way for families to make a real difference for their children and themselves.
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All the family can help – grandparents, friends and the wider family can all contribute easily to your kids’ pots.
1. Use KidStart to earn free savings 2. Round up your purchases to save little and often 3. Top up or set up regular contributions if you would like. It’s designed for growth - at 0.5% the fee is one of the lowest, meaning more saved for your kids.
Click here to download the family app that invests in your kids. Follow the Beanstalk journey: @thebeanstalkapp on IG, FB and Twitter.
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PARENTING
Dealing with Fighting Children By Tanith Carey Sibling rivalry and rows can be one of the most energy-sapping, nervejangling aspects of parenting. Now, still in partial lockdown, I’m pretty sure you desperately need a rest from constant cries of: “Mum, he hit me!” or “She’s taken my toy!” Stressful as it can be, it helps to remember that ALL siblings fight sometimes - it can even be a positive part of your children’s development which offers a safe training ground to learn how to deal with conflict. Sibling conflict is a natural part of family life which can never be avoided completely because it stems back to each child’s primitive need to survive by not missing out on their parents’ care and protection. Squabbles and explosions flare up because children are still developing control over the part of the brain that helps them manage their impulses.
what kids are REALLY fighting over and taking into account their development really helps. If you introduce evidence-based parenting strategies, which are based on science, not opinion, I guarantee your kids will get on better – even if not ALL of the time. HERE ARE MY 12 DETAILED TIPS. You can read more in my books:
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PARENTING PARENTING
How to Cut your Child’s Hair Lockdown locks needn’t be a disaster with these expert tutorials.
Baby’s First Haircut
Trimming Long Hair
Older Boys’ Cuts
This pictorial guide walks you through those first and early trims.
The popular Hair 101 with April shows you how.
A specialist barber guides you through a whole re-style!
Tips for Home Hair Cuts Baby & Toddler • Ensure they’re rested/fed. • Seat in highchair with toys/ snacks. • Demonstrate it doesn’t hurt by snipping your own ends. • Be the “hairdresser” – turn it into a game.
Older Kids
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FAMILY HEALTH
Get Immunisation Alerts via Free App
Keeping Kids Active in the Garden
Children in the UK are missing vaccinations for serious diseases due to Covid-19. To help, the free Redbook App, Nuturey is sending out vaccine guidance from trusted sources like the NHS, and reminders to help you stick to your child’s vaccination schedule. Download from the App Store or HERE.
If you have a garden, it’s probably been an amazing resource during lockdown. And it’s likely to continue to be, with many activities outside the home still unavailable. So here are some FABULOUS IDEAS TO KEEP KIDS ACTIVE IN THE GARDEN from our friends at MUM IN THE MADHOUSE.
Staying on Top of It All…
Pining for the Gym or Studio?
Parents everywhere are really struggling right now. They have been simultaneously working, parenting and supervising their children’s education for more than two months now. So we asked our friends at Parental Choice for advice. How do we work, stay fit, healthy and sane with our kids at home? READ MORE familiesonline.co.uk
Workout Trainer PT designed free workouts. Yoga with Adriene The queen of yoga on social. Glo Yoga Yoga, meditation & classes with free trial. Peloton On demand classes with free trial. Class Pass Live and on demand workoutson demand free. NHS Fitness Studio Aerobics/strength/pilates/yoga on demand Endomondo Free running/walking app.
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FAMILY COMMUNITY HEALTH
Handling Leaving Lockdown Anxieties
Sleeping During Unsettled Times
By Victoria Hulme and Amanda Reid
Families have explained the national lockdown to their children as best they can, helping them through challenging times. As the UK prepares to return children to school, how can you handle any negative impact this might have on your child’s wellbeing? READ MORE
New and different routines, a change in sleeping and waking times, stuck in lockdown.… worries, stresses and simple over-exhaustion. It’s not surprising that many of us are finding that our own and our children’s sleep patterns are disturbed. So what can we do? READ MORE
Why We’ll Never Leave Morzine
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FOOD ART & CRAFT
Easy Summer Picnic Ideas Simple recipes you can make with your children.
Cheat’s Sausage Rolls
Tuna & Sweetcorn Sandwich Pick their favourite bread for these healthy sarnies.
A children’s classic and easy to make.
Watermelon Popsicles
Easy Kids Fishcakes
Baked Bean Muffins
A family favourite made easy.
Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes
A healthy way to cool down!
A great way to get them to eat more fish!
For baked bean fans!
Fruit Scones
Easy Cheese Dip
Chicken Roll-Ups
For those with a sweet tooth…
Great served with vegetable sticks.
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Simple lunch idea to put together.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
Fun Family Walking Ideas Choosing a Family Walk Woodland Walks Ramblers Find a Walk National Trust Walking Trails GeoTourist App (IOS/Android) Voicemap App (IOS/Android) Immersive City Audio Tours Forest Walks Walks and Hikes at English Heritage Sites
Tips for Family Walking Masterclass: Walking with Kids Expert advice from The Ramblers. Walking with Children Tips from National Parks. Hiking with your Child Advice for parents of babies and toddlers. Walking Dogs in Woods Take your pet for a woodland walk. What to Pack in Your Rucksack Essential hiking equipment. Top Tips for Walking with Children Advice for grandparents. Baby Routes Make hiking with young children a habit. familiesonline.co.uk
Making Walking Fun Geocaching Outdoor treasure hunts. Treasure Trails Themed self-guided trails. Fun Walking Games for Parks and Woodlands Activities to explore and discover. 10 Ways to Make Walking with Kids Wonderful Enjoy family walking. Top Tips for Fun Family Walking Make walking fun. Nature Detective Activities Printable sheets Nature Scavenger Hunts “Find and collect” activities.
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NATURE & OUTDOORS
Best “Make and Do” Nature Projects
Birdcake
Mini Wildlife Pond Saucer Vegetables A mini pond can bring interest and wildlife to your garden.
Use kitchen scraps to re-grow vegetables.
Press Flowers
Nature Walk Diary
Create beautiful art from plants growing nearby.
Explore, observe and document the natural world.
Mini Wormery
See how worms burrow through the earth.
Bug or Ladybird Home
Make a Pitfall Trap
Grow a Grass Head
Quick and easy, hang it up and feed the birds.
Create a simple insect home.
What small creatures are crawling around your garden?
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Simple and fun!
NATURE & OUTDOORS
A Complete Guide to Family Cycling Choosing a Bike
Safety
12 Things you Must Know Before Buying a Child’s Bike
Best Kids Bike Helmets
10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Balance Bike
Best Toddler Bike Helmets
Choosing the Best Balance Bike for your Child
Best Baby Bike Helmet for Safey
What’s Legal? Teaching your Child to Cycle Safely
What’s the Right Bike Size?
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
Best Starter Bikes for Ages 3 & 4
What Maintenance Does a Bike Need?
Best Kids Bikes for all Ages 10 Best Mountain Bikes for Kids
Child Seats, Carriers and Scooters
Getting Going – and Beyond!
A Guide to Child’s Trailers
Teaching Your Child to Cycle
Choosing Child Bike Seat
How to Ride a Balance Bike
Best Scooters for Kids and Adults
Teach your Child to Ride a Bike without Stabilisers in Nine Steps
Best Front Bike Seats for Toddlers/Young Children
Finding a National Cycle Route
Best Rear Bike Seats for Toddlers/Young Children
Great Routes for Every Kind of Ride
Starting Cycling with Trailers/ Bike Seats
Planning a Successful Family Cycle Ride
Can my Baby Go in a Bike Seat/ Carrier?
How to Get your Kids Mountain Biking
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ONLINE CLASSES
Best Online Classes for All Ages Are your children missing their regular classes and activities? Try these instead!
Cosmic Kids Yoga
The Strings Club
The Ballet Coach
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids aged 3+.
Ukele/guitar/violin classes for ages 6+. FREE session!
Live ballet lessons streamed daily.
Teddies Music Club Online
Kids Craft Club
Rugbytots Live Online Classes
Lively music and art for pre-schoolers.
Daily craft classes at 11am.
Live online classes Saturday/ Sunday morning.
Online Science Club
LTA Tennis at Home
Virtual Kids Martial Arts
Live classes with Mother Nature Science.
Improve your family’s tennis skills at home.
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Online classes to burn off excess energy.
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
It’s Family Quiz Night! Plan a pop culture stay-at-home family quiz session or play with friends via Zoom!
Quizzes for Younger Kids
Quizzes for Older Kids
Guess the Disney Character
How Well do you Know The Oscars?
All the Peppa Pig Trivia Test their Frozen Knowledge Guess the Paw Patrol character? Identify the Cartoon Character Random Trivia
Name the movie! Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia Quiz Complete the Soundtrack Lyrics Name the TV Show Know your Animal Kingdom?
Printable A-Z Quiz
Random Trivia Quiz (see hard section)
Planning and Tips
Make it an Event!
• Choose your quiz, or pick and mix a few rounds.
• Dress up as TV/film characters.
• Assign quiz master and teams (min 1 person per team).
• Prep the snacks: - Smoothies - Ice Lollies - Popcorn
• Larger groups can pick team names. • Set a time limit and rules. • Decide on snacks and when to make them.
• Pop on the Spotify playlist Movie Music Kid’s Classics.
• With younger children, don’t play for too long.
• Print out personalised medals for the winning team.
• Reveal the answers and announce the winning team!
• The winning team chooses the film at their next family movie night!
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Virtual Animal Farms and Live Webcams
Bocketts Farmyard Classroom
Animal Farm Adventure Park
Romshed Farm Live Webcam
Meet and learn about the farm’s animals.
Daily videos of staff caring for llamas/ goats/sheep/lambs.
Live streaming of various areas of the farm.
Folly Farm Live Stream
Wisconsin Farm Sanctuary Cam
Centennial Farm Pig Cam
Spy on sheep/goats/ donkeys and pigs.
Watch live farm animals graze and socialise.
Watch these adorable animals.
Puppy Playroom
Kitten Rescue Sanctuary
Kentucky Equine Adoption Centre
Observe puppies in preparation for training as service dogs.
Live cam of playful kittens awaiting new homes.
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Live stream of horses awaiting adoption.
BOOKS
Book Preview and Offers Sample three activities for after dark, from the book On a Starry Night by Kate Hodges.
Have a Glow-inthe-Dark Bath Turn off the light and jump into a glowing tub!
Spot the International Space Station Watch this spacecraft track across the sky.
Win 1 of 3 Copies of This or That? by Pippa Goodhart
Put on a Shadow Puppet Show Tell tales using silhouettes.
Win 1 of 5 Copies of On a Starry Night by Kate Hodges
Would you wear a toga or trousers? Play with a doll or dice? Live in a tent or treehouse? Pippa Goodhart’s fascinating picture book, full of amazing British Museum photographic objects, offers irresistible fun WIN! choosing between this or that.
An inspiring collection of 52 things to do, make and play after dark – when it feels grown-up, exciting and a little bit scary. Perfect for reducing screen time and instead enjoying creative, active WIN! and perhaps, even spooky family fun!
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SUMMER CAMPS
Summer holiday camps Summer camps are a great way to keep the kids active over the school holidays, giving them the opportunity to make friends and learn new skills. We have handpicked some of the very best in the Thames Valley area. Information was correct at time of going to press but, in the current uncertain times, please check with the provider directly if the camp is still going ahead or if any details have changed. Multi activity day camps CAMP BEAUMONT providing parents with a flexible, affordable and fun childcare solution, children aged 3-16 can join us in the week for individual days or weekly bookings. Held at Leighton Park School in Reading from 13th July to 28th August. www.campbeaumont.co.uk APOLLO summer club runs from 22 Jul – 28 Aug for children from ages 4 - 12. Activities include offsite trips, drama, cooking, arts and craft, specialist instructor sessions, outdoors play area, creative play, team games, indoors and outdoors games. Cost: £20.00 for full day (8.30am-5.30pm) half days also available (8.30am-1pm or 15.30pm). Contact 0118 916 8416 / 0118 916 8417 or info@apolloyouthclub.org.uk / apolloyouthclub@gmail.com
JUBILEE JETS is an action-packed holiday club for children aged 5-11 years old. Open from 8am until 6pm from 20 July – 1 September, with full, half and short days available. Located in beautiful countryside at Padworth Common, there is a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the children to enjoy, including quad biking, woodland trips, farm visits, arts and crafts, cooking, ball games, plus lots more. Book online using childcare vouchers or credit/debit card. Visit: www.jubileejets.co.uk JUBILEE CADETS is a woodland based holiday club for children aged 5-11 years old. The club is open from 8am-6pm from 20 July – 1 September, with full, half and short days available. Located in private woodlands in the heart of
Padworth Common, Jubilee Cadets offers a variety of outdoor activities to give children a funfilled holiday adventure! This includes; den building, team games, toasting marshmallows, outdoor cooking, farm visits, natural craft, pond dipping, treasure hunts, plus much more. Book online using childcare vouchers or credit/debit card. Visit www.jubileecadets.co.uk ULTIMATE ACTIVITY CAMPS provides Ofsted-registered activity day camps for children aged 4-14 with a fantastic range of sports, games and art activities. School locations include Crosfields, Reading Blue Coats, Cranford House, St Gabriel’s and Luckley House. Camp runs from 8.30am until 5.15pm with the option to buy an extended day pass – prices from
£41 per day or £214 per week. www.ultimateactivity.co.uk SUPERCAMPS provides schoolholiday childcare at Trinity College (Newbury) and The Abbey School (Reading). At all venues, they offer multi activity camps, where children aged 4-12 years can enjoy sports, arts & crafts, games and occasional highlight activities or excursions such as Laser Tag and Go Ape. There is also a range of specialist courses at selected venues. Running from 6th July to 28th Aug. Prices from £33.05 per day. www.supercamps.co.uk KOOSA KIDS Ofsted-registered holiday clubs run every school holiday for children aged 4 to 13. The activity day runs from 8.15am to 6pm, with the option to book a continued on page 13
Apollo Club SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB 2020 22 July — 28 August
Ofsted-registered care for children age 4-12 years – arts and crafts, cooking, sports, off site trips and more £20 for a full day, or £10 for half day. Concessionary rate available and childcare vouchers accepted
T: 0118 916 8416 or 0118 916 8417 E: apolloyouthclub@gmail.com
TERM & HOLIDAY COURSES
Baby & Toddler classes – book now!
BOOKING NOW for classes in Compton, Thatcham, Pangbourne and Calcot
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Rookie Lifeguard Course now on!
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shorter day from 10am to 4pm. With a huge programme of over 350 activities on offer, including Go Karts, clay moulding and drama sessions. Running at Birch Hill Primary School, Bracknell and Waingels College, Woolley. Prices from £22 per day, www.koosakids.co.uk ACTIVATE CAMPS running from 3 July – 20 Aug from 9.30am4.30pm at Moulsford Prep School. Suitable for ages 5-14. Prices are from £49 per day to £150 for a full camp. Activities include Global Games, Survival Adventure and cricket. www.activatecamps.co.uk FUNTECH fun and dynamic tech camps are underpinned by a structured learning environment; teaching impressive tech skills that will last way beyond the summer! Tech courses including Minecraft, 3D modelling and printing and touch typing. For ages 7-16 and running at Reading Blue Coat School. Prices from £375. www.funtechsummercamps.com
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE HOLIDAY CLUB in Reading is open to all, from ages 3-12. Run by qualified in-house staff. Crafts and sporting activities, and trips include horseriding, bowling and laser quest. Open from 8am-6pm every school holiday. From £34.70 a day. Book online at www.sjcr.org.uk Theatre & performing arts
STAGEABILITY Theatre Camp presents A Show in a Week. A week of great fun for kids who love to act, sing and dance! 3rd -7th August with full theatre show on Saturday 8th August. Running in Tilehurst, Wokingham and Mortimer from 10am-3pm daily for ages 5-14. For more info and booking, please visit www.stageability.class4kids.co.uk/c amps T: 0118 933 3791 E: jackie@berkshire.stageability.co.uk
camps for ages 5-15, developing fundamental tennis and movement skills. Multiple locations across Berkshire, 20th July – 28th August. www.gdtonline.co.uk 01189477885 info@gdtennis.co.uk GR SWIMMING SCHOOLS is running intensive swimming courses from 20th-24th July at Brockhurst School, for children of all abilities from 3yrs upwards. The small, friendly classes have an emphasis on giving children confidence in the water and having
fun as well as learning to swim. Contact 07853 194327; email jo@swimlessons.co.uk or visit www.swimlessons.co.uk BULMERSHE GYMNASTICS CLUB in Woodley offers week-long gymnastics courses during the school holidays. Sessions are organised according to age and are open to members and nonmembers. No previous gymnastics experience is necessary! More details at www.bulmershegymnastics.co.uk
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GDTENNIS Over 2,500 children joined our LTA Qualified Coach Led Tennis and Multisport Camps last year. 25 years’ experience running
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Summer camp survival guide By Claire Winter The summer holidays are looming and, like many other parents in the many children in the Thames Valley, you may be booking your child into a day or residential camp so they can have fun and be with other children. Whether they are going for the day, the week or attending a day or residential camp, the key is to be prepared! Most summer activity days involve different sports and activities so your children need to wear suitable clothes. Opt for casual, comfortable clothes that you don’t mind them getting messy during an art and craft session or wet or dirty in bad weather. Sportswear is ideal and adaptable to various outdoor activities. Layering is also good to accommodate the unpredictability of the weather! Make sure you label everything! The last thing you want is for your child to lose their favourite hoodie. Encourage your child to leave their phone at home, if they have one, but if it’s absolutely necessary that they take it, make
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sure it’s in a protective, waterproof case. They should leave all other electronics at home as activity providers will not take responsibility for missing or broken items. Remind your child to stay hydrated during the day. The camp organisers will ensure there is plenty of drinking water available but send your child with a refillable water bottle. Ensure your child leaves the house with sun cream already applied and ask them to re-apply it every four hours. Camps for younger children are likely to remind children about this. If they are going to be outside all day, send your child with a hat to make sure they don’t get sunstroke. Most kids don’t mind wearing a baseball cap. Weather is often unpredictable, so as long as you pack for both cold, warm and wet, you can’t go wrong. Your kids will make great friends at their summer camp or activity day. There are an amazing variety of things for them to learn and do.
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CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY Many clubs and classes are currently not running due to the need for social distancing. However, here are a list of the regular out of school activities that will be resuming in the near future. In the meantime, several of the businesses are offering virtual classes and fun at-home activities on their social media pages or websites – do check them out. Developmental classes
brain-training programme, designed to bring out the genius in every child. Activities are aimed at 0-6 year olds, and improve concentration, memory skills, general knowledge, musical ability and more. Hour-long classes take place in Reading once a week, with parents accompanying their children. For more information and to book: www.shichidauk.com, contact@shichidauk.com, 07774 523660
Master Builders Club Brick Building Workshops for Children Master Builders Club is a LEGO® lover's paradise! Our weekend and holiday workshops, after school clubs, birthday parties and nursery/primary school events are designed to provide children with an exciting and captivating experience. Our fun workshops start with a short story which our Master Builders “bring to life” through the LEGO® models they build. We provide 1000’s of LEGO® bricks in a calm and supportive environment along with the imaginative stimulus to transform a room into a world of creativity. If you are passionate about providing engaging and stimulating play opportunities that nurture your child's mind, then Master Builders Club is for you! To book your LEGO® fan a place or to find out more about our events then please go to: www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk
a unique and exciting markmaking class, designed to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn to write through play. Fun and engaging one-hour sessions develop pre-writing motor skills, as well physical and social skills. Each session includes messy play, paint, play dough, sand, scribbling, movement and dance – all in a safe environment. Term-time sessions run in Reading and Caversham on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and there are also special events in the school holidays. Little Learners also offers birthday parties. More info at www.littlelearnersuk.com or call Jalpa on 07474 368173.
BilinguaSing Wokingham – award-winning bilingual sensory music & movement classes with Spanish or French singing for babies (from 1 month), toddlers and preschool children. BilinguaSing is a unique class for parents and little ones to learn Spanish or French together in a fun and engaging way. Familiar nursery rhymes and songs are learned in both English and Spanish or French and are accompanied by a variety of fun movements and lovely props. Classes suitable for complete beginners to native speakers in Wokingham, Winnersh, Bracknell & surrounding areas. First taster class is FREE! Private sessions also available in nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools to support the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 learning objectives. Call Kate on 07810 751645, kate@bilinguasing.com, www.bilinguasing.com
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Portuguese Language Club – offering tuition to help you talk fluently in Portuguese, but we don’t stop there. For us, it’s all about you and ensuring that you enjoy your stay with us whilst also making sure that your Portuguese language skills are vastly improved. We offer a range of services to suit all needs; including one-to-one and group lessons, in-school clubs, holiday Portuguese and GSCE and A Level tuition. Based in Tilehurst, Berkshire. Contact Maria on 07427630331, 0118 942 4591, info@portugueselanguageclub.co.uk, www.portugueselanguageclub.co.uk
SwimKidz – runs small group classes within warm pools to provide a swimming program which starts from birth through to approximately ten years. The structured plans are fun and progressive ensuring children enjoy learning to swim. With each instructor teaching within the water, children learn to swim independently from a young age. As an accredited Swim England and Swim Teachers Association swim school, you can be confident that we provide children an aquatic journey in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Contact us at E:havefun@swimkidz.co.uk T:01635 777888 M:0750 005 6623 or visit our website for more information www.swimkidz.co.uk
Gym, sport and swimming didi rugby – devised to get young children (aged 18 months to six years) active, and to teach them new skills while having fun in a safe environment. Classes running in various venues across West Berkshire and Reading. Contact donna.clark@didirugby.com to book a free taster session near you. www.didirugby.com Bulmershe Gymnastics Club – based at a purpose-built gym in Woodley, run gymnastics classes for all ages including Leap Frogs for walkers to five years lead by qualified coaches. www.bulmershegymnastics.co.uk GR Swimming Schools – children’s swimming lessons from 3yrs in Newbury, Thatcham, & Pangbourne. Places for nonswimmers through to advanced academy levels. Also holiday crash courses in swimming, diving and coming soon SYNCHRO!! Uniquely structured lessons, following Swim England Award Scheme. 01635 34862 www.swimlessons.co.uk
Turtle Tots – baby and toddler swimming lessons in Reading and Wokingham. The programme is gentle and progressive, offering a fantastic opportunity for some special bonding time with your little one. Classes are baby-led, focus on the health and wellbeing of babies and children alike, and use songs and nursery rhymes to create a relaxed atmosphere. Contact littleturtle@turtletots.com or 07810 864810
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CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY Music & dance
The Dance Zone a fun and friendly dance school that offers Ballroom, Latin American, Freestyle and Street dance classes for adults and children from the age of 3 in the Wokingham and Winnersh areas. www.thedancezone.co.uk, info@thedancezone.co.uk, 07789 175439.
individual and group classes run by Alexander Clarke, B.Mus (Hons), M.A. Inspiring students, fulfilling aspirations. Learn guitar in your school or home, Inspire Guitar School is a Berkshire based music service that offers tuition in Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Bass and Ukelele. The benefits of learning to play a musical instrument cannot be overstated. Learning to play helps with confidence, mindfulness and creativity. Flexible style to suit the student and fulfil their aspirations. 0118 9375 9185, 07414 675 858, www.inspireguitar.co.uk, alex@inspireguitar.co.uk Monkey Music – fun music classes from 3months-4yrs with action songs and rhymes, music and movement, percussion instruments and musical games. Classes in Newbury, Thatcham, Mortimer, Henley and Upper Basildon. 01635 860 959, www.monkeymusic.co.uk
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diddi dance - funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Award winning, high energy sessions explore 16 different styles set to original, age-appropriate music. Classes improve gross motor skills, rhythm, co-ordination, confidence, creativity and social skills with dancing games, fun exercises, action songs and a host of props. Lessons are aligned to the EYFS and are structured yet relaxed. Nursery workshops and parties too! Free trial available. Classes run every day throughout Reading & Wokingham. Call Andrea on 07719 878789, or email andrea.bickford@diddidance.com Street Feet Dance® - helps children aged 3-11 to get dramatically more confident through Street Dance in Reading. Book a 2-week free trial in Caversham, Tilehurst, Woodley or Woosehill now at www.streetfeetdance.co.uk and discover how we have helped over 1,000 children raise their selfesteem and develop their selfbelief through dance. Starmaker Stage School – a Saturday stage school based in Woodley that offers drama, dance and singing tuition, allowing younger children to explore their creative side without pressure. The experience of performance aids with public speaking, presentation skills and self-discipline. Saturday sessions run from 9.30-11.45am (Mini Stars for 4-6 years) and 11.45am-3pm (Young Stars for 7-12 years). To book a free trial, please email Sue at stageschool@starmaker.org.uk and quote this advert.
children to the performing arts. Local branches in Wokingham, Henley, Reading, Bracknell, Marlow and Newbury. www.stagecoach.co.uk Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes – confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix of drama games, dance and singing specially developed to bring out every child's true potential. Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention. Go to perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class. Venues: Reading, Wokingham, Goring, Newbury, Crowthorne and Twyford T: 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk, www.perform.org.uk Berzerk Productions – LAMDA examination classes, unique Drama Factory workshops, musical theatre and production opportunities for 6-19 years in Tilehurst, Woodley, Spencers Wood, Caversham, Reading, Pangbourne and Woodcote. Trial class free. 07863 734 830, www.berzerkproductions.com
Award-winning after-school drama classes for kids who love to ACT! Burghfield, Tilehurst, Lower Earley, Mortimer and Wokingham. High-energy classes mean that students never get bored, can't wait to get to class and develop confidence, creativity and focus. Free trial class and a Pay-As-You-Go option for infants. Ages 5+. Full listing of available classes, prices and venues at: https:// stageability.class4kids.co.uk Come and join the fun! Email: jackie@berkshire. stageability.co.uk M: 07721 565898 T: 0118 933 3791
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Drama & Theatre Arts Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow – fun, energetic classes for 3½ to 18yrs. Dance, drama and singing, tap, street dance, pop styles, musical theatre. Regular classes in Wargrave, Wokingham and Woodley, plus summer classes. Call Shelley on 07970 034 488, or email shelley@steppinoutstars.co.uk, www.steppinoutstars.co.uk
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