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In this issue

Welcome

4 10 14 17 Well, Families has you covered. We have plenty 21 of low-cost summer entertainment ideas and screen-free projects for the kids in this issue.

22 23 We hate to mention the words ‘school’ at this time of year so all we will say is – September is 25 (unfortunately) closer than you think so keep the 26 necessary preparations in mind. Check out our 29 recommendations for school bags and pencil cases for the new school year.

30 The long summer holiday is nearly here, bringing with it both the prospect of holidays and fun with the family – and the challenge of keeping the kids entertained for six weeks!

Finally, in this issue, we have loads of giveaways including cool kids’ backpacks and copies of the book Helping your Child Cope with Change.

By applying, you’ll also ensure you continue to receive this wonderful magazine!

Places to go Summer activities Holiday clubs Holidays Summer days out Early years Screen-free kids’ fun Summer food Back to school Toys Crafts

Get in touch Competition winners from our March/April issue Congratulations to all our winners.

You can find a list here.

Stage Door School of Dance ✜ Ballet ✜ Tap ✜ Jazz ✜ Modern ✜ Spanish ✜ Musical Theatre

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Classes for children 3+ in Bournemouth and Sopley. Adults welcome.

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PLACES TO GO

A perfect day out at Highcliffe Castle

Visit marvellous Monkey World!

Exploring Highcliffe Castle this summer gives a fascinating insight into the history of this grand 19th century cliff top mansion, documenting its rescue from ruin.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is Europe’s official crèche for orphaned orangutan infants and home to over two hundred and sixty primates, including over fifty chimpanzees.

Along the way, kids can design their own stained-glass window, unscramble magnetic puzzles and dress up. Craft activities will focus on creating characters from story books and super sleuths can follow a castle trail, spotting story book favourites.

Become part of Highcliffe Castle’s story yourself, - leave your name, draw or write on its story wall.

Bring a picnic for outdoor theatre on the lawns, against the castle’s magnificent backdrop.

Awful Auntie (14 August), by loved children’s writer, David Walliams (age 7+) is followed by Quantum Theatre’s brilliant take on The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (28 August) – for ages 1-100!

More information HERE 4 July/August

Many of the park’s residents have been neglected or experienced unbelievable cruelty.

Now these animals enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment.

Combining fun with conservation and animal education, selfguided audio tours explain the fascinating mysteries of man’s closest living relative. After spotting the stars of TV’s Monkey Life the kids can ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest Great Ape Play Area.

Help Monkey World’s rescue efforts by adopting a monkey or ape and receive a year’s pass to the park and other goodies.

Book HERE to save up to 10%.

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PLACES TO GO

Dazzling displays at Liberty’s!

Sizzling summer fun at Purbeck Sports Centre

Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is located near Ringwood in the New Forest.

Purbeck Sports Centre in Wareham offers a sizzling summer of activities for children this year, including archery, football, tennis, Nerf gun fun, Bikeability courses, swimming courses and much more.

At Liberty’s, families can enjoy a fun and educational day exploring a fabulous collection of birds of prey, including owls, hawks, falcons and vultures.

Be prepared to be thrilled by the sight of these beautiful birds flying free during the Centre’s daily flying demonstrations.

Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre also houses a variety of creepy crawlies in its Reptile House, including spiders, snakes and lizards.

Operating as a rescue centre for birds of prey that have been injured or in need of care, the Centre rehabilitates them before releasing them back into the wild. This initiative is funded by entry fees and donations, so by visiting Liberty’s you will be contributing to the care of these birds!

More information HERE 6 July/August

With such a lot on offer, there’s something to keep the kids busy all summer long!

Purbeck Sports Centre is also running a holiday club four days a week throughout August for children ages 8 to 12. Children will benefit from a full day of sports activities, including a swim in the pool and a hot lunch in the café.

The centre also has a fantastic twenty five metre indoor, heated swimming pool with inflatable fun sessions, comprehensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, virtual fitness classes, a gym and an exciting timetable of classes, activities and courses.

More information HERE

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PLACES TO GO

Kids go FREE at The Dorset County Show

Summer fun at RockReef!

The Dorset County Show returns on the weekend of 3 and 4 September, after a two-year break. Held at its usual location at the Dorchester Showground in Cokers Frome, the Dorchester Agricultural Society is preparing to welcome another sixty thousand visitors this year.

Voted 2021 Travellers’ Choice

by Trip Advisor, RockReef is an exciting indoor activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. With twenty eight themed, Clip ‘n Climb indoor climbing walls, RockReef provides a range of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages.

With a full programme of events and attractions across the two days including the main ring, five hundred trade stands and six thousand exhibits across a variety of sections including livestock, horses, homecraft and horticulture, the show showcases excellence in agriculture and supports local farmers and producers. Many Dorset-based artisans will be offering products such as gin, cider, cheese and jewellery.

Face the challenge of the HighLine, an aerial obstacle course consisting of wooden obstacles suspended twenty feet above ground. For the keen explorer, navigate the Pier Cave with its twists and turns and even hidden ball pits! Take a leap of faith jump onto the Vertical Slide - guaranteed to get hearts racing!

Tickets are on sale now with FREE entry for children under 16.

Sessions range from thirty to ninety minutes, or an Ultimate Adventure ticket gives you two hours on all the indoor activities.

Don’t forget the awesome PierZip outside, the only pier to shore zip wire in the world!

More information and tickets HERE.

For best prices and FREE pier entry, book HERE.

There will be plenty for the kids to enjoy!

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New school for Stagecoach Ringwood By popular demand, on Friday 16 September, Stagecoach Ringwood and Wimborne will be opening a new Friday afternoon school at St Ives Primary, Ringwood for students ages 4 to 16.

Emily Edwards, Principal since 2013 says: ‘I’m buzzing with excitement at the opportunity to continue to build a strong, creative programme that will challenge and include more of Ringwood’s talented children, whilst being fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding for them.

Watch this space for some of exciting events to come; this year alone, we’ve had performances at the Bournemouth Pavilion, the Wimborne Folk festival, the Allendale Centre and The Furlong Centre, as well as performing at the St Ives Summer Fayre!’

More information HERE or call 01202 238810.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Free printable activities for all ages

Solve the “I’m bored!” problem - remember to take a stash of these with you when your family is out and about!

Seaside Holiday Activities

Stargazing Live Activity Pack

The Usborne Unworry Pack

Including word searches, I Spy Seaside and more.

Activities to explore the night sky from the BBC Stargazing LIVE team.

Collection of fun, mindful activities to help children calm their minds.

Road Trip Games

There Once is a Queen Jubilee Activity Pack

My Holiday Book

Fun-packed games including bingo, word search and maze.

Reading Reward Chart

Encourage the kids to keep reading during the holidays with this chart.

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Celebrate Jubilee year with this activity pack.

Ladybird Activity Pack

Bumper activity pack with over thirty pages of fun.

Fun games and activities to entertain kids ages 3-5 on holiday.

Puffin Activity Pack

Word searches, activities, experiments and more.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Low-cost summer fun Something different

Out and about

Enjoy a wild swim When it warms up, take a dip at your local wild swimming spot.

Let’s fish!

The Canal and River Trust is running free fishing expert guided taster sessions.

Borrow a doggy Join Borrow My Doggy to bond with a dog in need of love while their owners are at work.

Free tennis coaching and court usage The LTA is running free tennis sessions or coaching at venues across Britain.

Cinema deals Odeon and Cineworld will be running kids’ screenings with tickets priced from £3.25.

Hop on board the train. Have a rail adventure. Visit somewhere new on the cheap using a Family and Friends Railcard.

Visit a pet store Kids will enjoy checking out the pets for sale. Some stores run animal handling sessions and other activities.

Pick your own berries Gather a heap of juicy strawberries, raspberries or other summer fruit.

Fresh air

Safer sleeping outside for little ones!

Join in National Play Day Join in one of hundreds of community events that celebrate the importance of play.

Go fly a kite!

Cheap and easy to buy or you can even make your own. Read up on tips about how to fly them.

Find the Gruffalo There are themed walks based on the books up and down the country.

Woodland adventure Explore your nearest woodland, enjoy adventure play, off-road cycling and create a den.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Best holiday activity books for kids Want something to occupy the kids on the plane, train, in a café or restaurant or if they just need a quiet ten minutes? You can’t go past these brilliant activity and sticker books.

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book

Dinosaurium Activity Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Find Tom in Time

Never Get Bored Activity Book

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

Ages 7-9. £9.29

Ages 2-3. £5.57

Age 6+. £7.43

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Ages 6-10. £9.28

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey Age 3+. £6.50

Age 3-5. £6.73

Age 6+. £9.29

Sticker by Letter: In the Wild Activity Book

Age 4+. £5.57

Holiday Puzzles and Games Age 7+. £6.50

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HOLIDAY CAMPS

Enjoy sport at cool Casa Camps!

Mini Athletics camps for budding athletes!

Based around Poole, Casa Camp runs engaging school holiday sports camps for children ages 5 to 13.

Mini Athletics holiday camps are a fun-packed way for kids ages 4 to 8 to learn and improve core sports skills, through its proven sports-based activities.

Offering football, cricket, tag rugby, golf, badminton, tennis, dodgeball, basketball, netball and more, a Casa Camp is the perfect way for your child to try a brand new sport, as well as playing current favourites. There are trophies and medals to be won too!

Running at Baden Powell and St Peters Junior School and Hamworthy Park Junior School in Poole, Poulner Infant School in Ringwood (ages 5 to 13) and at West Moors Middle School in Ferndown (ages 7 to 14), Casa Camp offers standard days (until 3.30pm) and extended days (until 5.30pm).

Camps are Ofsted-registered and coaches are fully DBS checked and first aid trained.

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Using the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing, through athletics-based games and races, the camps encourage an active lifestyle and help miniathletes grow in confidence and understand teamwork.

Structured periods of downtime allow children to recover, eat and drink and enjoy fun craft activities. Holiday camp sessions run from 9am to 12.30pm on various weeks throughout the summer holidays.

Additionally, Mini Athletics runs after school clubs, nursery groups, birthday parties and weekday and weekend classes for children ages 2 to 7 in the Ringwood, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Ferndown, Verwood and Christchurch areas.

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HOLIDAY CAMPS

Step out of the day-to-day and into a family adventure.

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Mini Athletics uses the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing, through athletics-based games and races to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle but also to help our athletes grow in confidence and develop teamwork.

Mini Athletes 5-7 yrs

Didee Athletes 2-3½ yrs

Little Athletes 3½-5 yrs Your local weekly classes: Ringwood, Verwood, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Ferndown, Christchurch.

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We also offer birthday parties and holiday camps!

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CAMPS AND CLASSES

Devise a production this summer!

Join Stage Door Dance & Drama!

This summer, at The International British Theatre School, children in Dorset will be supervised by professional British actors working in the performance industry to devise and make professional productions for their parents, complete with lights, sound and costumes.

At Stage Door School of Dance & Drama, Bournemouth, Maureen and Julie believe it’s vital that young children start dancing in the right way. That’s why their teachers are DBS checked, insured and fully qualified and Maureen and Julie are both ISTD Examiners.

Children enjoy sports, games, confidence-building performance classes, improve their public speaking skills and learn how to begin a performance career in the UK theatre and film industry.

Improving their social skills and performance abilities, camps take place in Sherborne from 18 to 22 and 25 to 29 July and are for children ages 5 to 13, in ageappropriate groups.

With their consent, shows are filmed for parents to treasure or to include in their child’s first showreel to send to industry professionals.

The school has been training and nurturing children for over fifty years, inspiring some to follow performing and teaching careers and always developing a love of the arts while promoting confidence in all children.

This Christmas, Stage Door will once again supply the juvenile chorus for the pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre.

Classes are for children ages 3+ in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, Spanish and musical theatre.

Find out more and book your first class HERE!

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HOLIDAYS

Save 50% on a PGL family adventure holiday!

Step out of the day-to-day and into a family adventure on an all-inclusive holiday with PGL. Let loose and get lost together on an exciting, action-packed adventure that turns the family back into a team.

Whether you’re conquering the kayaks, hanging out on the high ropes or zooming down zipwires, there are plenty of goose-pimpling adventures to dive into whilst your family enjoys a PGL holiday. You’ll be amazed by what you can all achieve when you tackle the fun challenges on offer.

Don’t miss out on PGL’s final summer sale and the chance to give your family the break they will always remember! What’s more, you can save up to 50% off when you book a family adventure holiday or kids adventure camp this summer!

Find out more and book HERE.

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HOLIDAYS

How to holiday responsibly We all need to do our bit for the planet so we asked our friends at Tested by Tots for their ideas for some eco-friendly holiday products that can easily be substituted for traditional alternatives.

Beeswax wraps

Washable & reusable for up to six years.

15% discount - TOTS15

Reef-friendly sunscreen

Switch to biodegradable spray from Nivea, freefrom ingredients that damage ocean life.

Beachwear

Frugi clothing uses GOTS certified organic cotton or recycled materials.

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Reusable BBQs

Shampoo bars

Sustainable toys

Bamboo nappies and wipes

Saves space and is as The Landmann Piccolino effective as the runny BBQ comes in two stuff. Trial sizes available. colours for under £70.

These use recycled materials and are vigorously safety tested.

10% discount -10GREENTOYS22

Sustainable teethers

Decompose much more quickly than regular products.

50% off newborn starter kit - NBTOT50

Eco sunglasses

Made from sustainable wheat straw.

Made from natural, plantBiodegradeable. Four based rubber. colours for kids ages 5-9.

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HOLIDAYS

Perfect eco-friendly swimwear for summer Mix tops and bottoms to suit the occasion. Protect your child’s precious skin in a shortie suit or watch them cartwheel in a cossie!

If we had to pick one ‘can’t live without’ item, it would be the Power Poncho with its fast-drying fabric and hidden game on the inside.

Whatever your summer vibe, Grass&Air has got your family covered. Just add water.

More info HERE. This summer, Grass&Air is coming with you and your kids on every single adventure.

Its new Sun+Swim collection for kids ages 1 to 10 is bursting with clever ideas. Made using recycled plastic bottles and fabric offcuts, each piece has been designed for maximum enjoyment, whether kids are splashing in the paddling pool or doing karate kicks at big waves in the sea.

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HOLIDAYS

Days out – put the kids in charge!

There are so many advantages to this including increased confidence for your kids and less brain work for you!

Benefits

Tips

Builds confidence that can then be applied in other areas eg school morning routines.

Set a budget and be clear what it covers eg entry fees, travel costs and food.

Provides valuable source of additional thinking and planning for you!

Spell everything out. Make sure they understand exactly what they are being asked to do.

Research and planning

On the day

Ensure they gather all relevant information eg opening times, entry fees, travelling times etc.

Let them navigate, whether that’s using a phone, map, tube map or street directory.

Suggest they plan the day including time for departure, arrival, journey and food breaks.

Be tolerant; making mistakes is all part of the learning.

Allows kids to exercise independence and test their abilities.

Offer incentives such as bonus spending money for any savings they achieve.

Keep it up Build on the confidence your child has gained by introducing new family responsibilities.

Get them to plan the weekly dinner menu or help draw up the shopping list.

Start a fun day out ideas jar that everyone contributes to. Pull one out every weekend or holidays.

Put ONE child in charge. Others will get their turn IF they cooperate with their sibling.

Try to back off and not interfere too much but be there in case guidance or intervention is needed.

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EARLY YEARS

Top tips for buying a car seat* Avoid second hand car seats -. you can’t be sure of their history.

Research and prioritise safety. All seats must pass minimum standards of safety. Some manufacturers test way beyond these standards Get independent advice from Child Seat Safety or from BCP Council Road Safety Team by emailing HERE who have IOSH accreditation or can direct you to someone experienced.

Ask for the car seat expert in store to serve you and ask about their qualifications. If they are IOSH approved in Child Seat Safety Awareness they should be able to provide an accreditation number. If they aren’t available, request an appointment.

Where possible, make sure your IOSH expert shows you how to fit the car seat. This avoids confusion and should give you confidence to fit the seat correctly.

If you’ve already bought, visit a car seat fitting clinic in Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, to get your car seat checked. *Reference link

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No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Garage sales

Toy purge

A great way to declutter, reuse unwanted household items and make some money. Help the kids choose a date, decide what to sell, organise the items for easy browsing and label and price everything. You can then get them drawing posters to advertise the event. You can help by posting on social media.

TIPS

Disposing of old toys can be challenging but is worthwhile for children and parents alike. If your child is resistant to parting with old favourites, challenge them to play with them for an appropriate amount of time or donate them to charity. Involve your child in taking their toys to the local charity shop.

TIPS

Put on a show

Retro games day

Challenge your kids to put on a mini-play or concert or re-enact a favourite book or movie scene.

You may have a budding standup comic, magician or storyteller in the family! An old sheet can be a backdrop or curtain; reading lamps can be spotlights.

Get them making tickets and setting up seating.

TIPS

Make a list of your favourite games from your own childhood such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Grandmother’s Footsteps, long rope skipping, Oranges and Lemons and spend a fun filled day reminiscing with your kids. For extra nostalgia, provide some of your favourite childhood snacks and sweets.

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SCREEN FREE

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Water wars

Make a movie

When temperatures rise and tempers start to fray, encourage the kids to have an old-fashioned water fight. Use buckets, sponges, watering cans or fill up some balloons (purchase refillable water balloons). You could invest in fancy water pistols or a novelty sprinkler, water play mat or water slide.

TIPS

If you are prepared to lend your phone for filming, this is a great creative holiday project for older children. A short film is ideally three to five minutes long and it can be factual or story based.

Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt

Family Mini-Olympic Games

Create a list of landmarks for the kids to find in your street or the local park eg a distinctive house or a large tree. Write clues that help them find these landmarks.

This gets the kids active and requires little equipment. They can make a torch and have an opening ceremony. Races can include a sack race with pillowcases, a tug of war with a dressing gown belt, discus with a frisbee, shot put using bean bags or tennis balls.

TIPS

Go along with them or clearly outline the area of the hunt so they don’t wander too far.

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Advise your child to keep it simple and start with a plan or better still a script.

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FOOD

Summer lunch and picnic ideas

Whip up these delicious dishes with the kids, courtesy of Neha @squashedpickle Click on the images to watch her helpful videos!

Egg & Pea Cheesy Waffles

Sweet Pea Pasta Muffins

This three-ingredient recipe couldn’t be any easier, making it perfect for little hands! You can switch up the vegetables or even use a frozen veg mix if you prefer. The waffles are a great alternative to the usual picnic food or lunch at home.

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Zac loves pasta. I used to make these a lot when he was young.

They are light on mess, freezable and make a perfect on-thego snack. Kids can learn basic kitchen techniques while they experiment with different sauces and build their own muffins.

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Pesto Cheese Twists

Pizza Croissants

These twists are super-easy to prepare and so delicious. If you are looking for a kitchen-based activity to do with the kids during the summer, this recipe is great for teaching basic cutting and pastry twists. And you’ll end up with a fabulous snack or lunch option at the end!

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This is a fun way to use ready prepared croissant dough which is absolutely delicious. You can stuff the croissants with all your favourite pizza toppings.

If you have a child who is fussy with vegetables, try including them in the stuffing. We’ve used mushrooms in this example.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

School bags for the new school year Children really love to choose a new school bag at the start of the school year. Here are some of our top suggestions.

Frugi Adventurers Backpack Good quality bag uses recycled and organic materials. £28

M&S Minecraft™ Water Repellent School Backpack

Large, light and great for Minecraft fans. Machine washable. £24

Novelty Rocket Backpack

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LittleLife Big HiVis Dinosaur Kids ActionPak

Eastpak Padded Backpack

Liewood Allan Backpack

Nobodinoz Sunshine Kids Backpack

Babymel Zip and Zoe Colour and Wash Backpack

Adidas Class Backpack

Suits Reception-aged kids. High vis material. £19.99

Sturdy backpack for A4-sized books. Front pockets for smaller items. £47

Stylish, durable but comfortable with padded Made from organic shoulder and chest cotton with water straps. £47 repellent coating. £39.95

Colour your own with washable felt pens. £14

Great for sporty, older kids. Plenty of room for laptop/books. £21.99 Familiesonline.co.uk

BACK TO SCHOOL

Starting school VERY soon?

Want to get organised and prepare your child socially and emotionally?

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Top pencil case picks for September Next on the list for kids, after a new school bag, is a new pencil case.

Here are our favourites for the new season.

ZIPIT Talking Monstar Large

Fun pencil case which fits up to sixty pens or pencils. £8.50

Helix Pro Athletic

Large main compartment with wide opening zip, durable material. £4.52

Rachel Ellen Girls Rule the World Stylish and colourful, made from durable neoprene. £7.99

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Maomaoyu Large Capacity

Dinosaur Colour & Learn

Smiggle Calculator Hard Top

Narwhal Plush

Durable and super-sized Fun and practical, comes pencil case with 3 zipped with wash-out fabric compartments. £8.69 pens. £12.95

Side panels with elastic pen and pencil holders. £15.50

Easthill Big Capacity Pencil Case

Makes a perfect ‘first pencil case’ for younger children. £3

Brown Paper Personalised

Roomy enough for pens, pencils, sharpeners Great for organisation. and rubbers. Can be Holds fifty pens/pencils personalised. £9.99 with a carry handle. £7.99 Familiesonline.co.uk

TOYS

Diversify your toy box Would you like your child to have toys which reflect the world in which we live? If so, take a look at the recommendations from our friends at Sheni and Teni which offers diverse books, toys and games for kids.

Sheni & Teni card games

Very Puzzled map puzzles

Cica Toys Yorupad

Our Kids Trove

Celebrate the wonders of Feature landmarks/ Africa through four loved attractions highlighting card games. notable people of colour.

Philly n Friends doll

Five African Iconic Leaders & Queens handpainted 9cm peg dolls.

Muffin Sisters

Helping children discover language through play.

An eclectic collection of culturally diverse toys and educational resources.

African-inspired elephant plush toys that encourage tactile play.

Colour Celebrations height chart

Imagine Me Stories subscription box

Learning with Ez emotions flashcards

Track your little ones height as they grow.

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Monthly subscription offering of diverse books and black history activities. Ages 0-12.

Ten double sided full colour emotion and feelings cards.

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CRAFTS

Have a crafty summer!

Help the kids with these bright and beautiful ocean and summerthemed craft projects this holiday season.

Paper plate aquarium

Ocean dioramas

Butterfly finger puppet

Recycled plastic jelly fish mobile

Fish soap carving

Cupcake liner crabs

Egg carton bumble bee

Sea turtle

Wooden spoon mermaid

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