Families Warwickshire July/August 2024 PRINT

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HelloSummer!

Whatareyouplanningforthelongschool holidays?LetFamilieshelpyouout.We havelotsofideasformakingthesummer holidaysfunandkeepingthekids entertained.Whetherit’samoreaffordable summer,inspirationfordaysout,orholiday clubsandclasses…we’vegotyoucovered!

Don’tforgettocheckoutourbumperWhat’sOnguideforfunthings todoforallthefamilythroughoutCoventry&Warwickshire.

Children’sbrainscangetstaleoverthesummerbreak,sotakealook atourEducationsectionforsuggestionsonhowtokeepthemfresh sotheyarereadytolearnstraightawayontheirreturntoschool. IfyouhaveachildstartinginReceptionorchangingschoolthis September,youmightbeinterestedinpreparationyoucandoover thesummer.

WeinterviewaCoventryfostercarerandfindoutwhatittakestodo thisrewardingandvitalrole.

OurIndependentSchoolListingsiswhereyoucanfinddetailsofopen daysandaquickreferenceguidetopre-prep,prepandseniorschools inCoventry&Warwickshire.

Areyourkidsworriedaboutclimate-change?Wehavesomegreat suggestionstohelpyoudoyourbitfortheenvironmentasafamily andgetkidsthinkingabouttheplanetandhowwecantakeaction nowtoprotectitforthefuture.

Plus,ayummyKitKaticecreamcakerecipewhichyoucanhavefun makingthissummerwiththekids.

Finally,inthisissue,wehaveaCryBabiesNewbornConeyandMy FirstBathtogiveaway!Applyinside.Bydoingso,you’llalsoensure youreceiveourdigitalmagazinestraighttoyourinbox. Enjoythemagazine!

Amoreaffordable summer

Summerholidaysareveryexpensiveforfamilieswiththe extrachildcare,holidaysanddaytrips.Asmuchaswemay lovethebreak,sixweeksisalongtimetofill.Timeforsome planning,researchandbudgeting!

Agoodstartingpointforaninexpensivesummerbreakisasking yourchildrenwhattheywouldliketodo.Fromthere,writealist togetherofthingstheycandotofillthose‘Idon’tknowwhat todo’moments.Thiscantakethepressureoffparentstobe constantlyprovidingtheentertainment.

Equally,summerholidaysareforpyjamasdaysandnotplanning anythingtoo.Enjoy!Rememberthere’svalueinlettingthemget ‘bored’…sometimesoutofboredomcreativityisborn.

Togetyourliststarted,trysomeofthesecheaporFREEideas.

OUTDOORS

Countryparks Manyaccreditedcountryparksruntheirown individualeventsandactivities.Equally,youcancreateyourown activitiessuchasrainbowwalkswhereyoucollectnaturalthings ofdifferentcoloursandtexturesorsimplypackapicnic.Tofind yournearestcountrypark,checkoutwww.gov.uk/find-yourlocal-park

Gardening hetheritisjustweeding,plantingorgrowinga vegetablepatchfromtheseedsthatareinthefoodyoubuy.

CreateyourownScavengerhunt asanexcitingwayfor childrentoexplorethenaturalworld.

Stargaze! Ofcourse,youwillhavetowaitforaclearnightand

Takenature’spulse-join theBigButterflyCount

TheBigButterflyCountisaUK-widesurveywhichhelps toassessthehealthofourenvironmentbycountingthe amountandtypeofbutterflieswesee.

Thisyear,theworld’sbiggestsurveyofbutterflieswilltake placefromFriday,12JulyuntilSunday,4August.Theannual citizenscienceprogrammeattractstensofthousands ofpeopleoutintotheirgarden,localgreenspaceorthe countrysidetospendfifteenminutescountingbutterfliesand helpingtoinformconservationaction.

Butterfliesareindicatorsofahealthynaturalenvironment andwithhalfofBritain’sbutterflyspeciesalreadythreatened ornearthreatenedwithextinction,it’sneverbeenmore importanttounderstandhowourinsectsarerespondingto thechangingclimateandtotakeactiontoprotectthem.

Moreinfoatwww.bigbutterflycount.orgordownloadthe FREEBigButterflyCountapp.

preferablysomewherewithlittletonolightpollution.There’s plentyonlinetohelpyouguidechildrenonwhattolookforinthe nightsky.

Denmakingorcampingoutside inthegardencanbefun especiallyonhotsummerevenings.Useyourimaginationto createadenifyoudon’talreadyhavethecorrectequipment.

Tapintoyourcommunitypages onsocialmedia;otherparents areequallywantingtofindthingstodo.Somecommunitiesset upfriendlyfootballgamesorjustmeetups.Youcouldevenhost yourownlocalsummerOlympics.

Carwash,toywash oranythingthatinvolveswater,sponges andtowels.Thiscaneasilybeadaptedforolderkidswhenthey can‘charge’fortheirservices.

Birdwatching andweatherwatchingisanothergreatactivity whichdrawschildren’sattentiontotheoutside.Findchartsand walksonline.

Bughunting andmakingabughotelgohandinhandnicely. Givingchildrenafocusfortheirwalkscanreallyhelpwiththe tiredlegsandwaivingstamina.

Geocaching islikeatreasurehuntusingGPScoordinatesto find‘hiddentreasures’fromothergeocaches.Someappsare completely anditputsanotherfunspinongoingfora walk.Trywww.geocaching.com/play

INDOORS

Libraries TheSummerReadingChallenge islaunchedinevery librarynationwideandanythingthatencouragesreadingis definitelygood.Eachyearhasanewthemeandchildrenare rewardedforeverybooktheyread.Findyourlocalparticipating libraryatwww.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/library-zone

Museumsandgalleries Manyare soyouonlyneedpay fortravel;takeyourownpackedlunchtosaveoncafécosts.Be awarethatsomemuseumswithfreeentrydochargeforspecial exhibitions.

Insidedenmaking canbejustasfunasoutdoor.Youcouldturn itintoanindoorpicnicormoviespecialactivity.

Artandcraft canbeassimpleascuttingupoldmagazinesand newspaperstomakeacollage.Assuppliescanbecostly,tryto usethingsyoualreadyhavearoundthehouse.Reduce,Reuse andRecyclearethethreewordsthatmostchildrenwouldhave beentaughtaboutinschool.Discusstheimportanceofnot wastingresources.

Learnanewskill likeorigami,juggling,LEGO,baking….thelist isendless!

ZuzuJordanisaMasteryforMathsspecialistwhohastaught primaryagedchildrenforsixteenyearsandisinterestedin earlyyearsandhomelearning.For FREE homeworkandhome learningresources,findheronInstagramatedumate_uk

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Makecrispy KitKat Ice CreamCake

Crispy,creamy,chocolateyanddecadent-wordscan’tdescribethisperfectlydreamyKitKatIce CreamCakecontributedbymulti-award-winningfood,parentingandlifestylewriter,EmilyLearyat AMummyToo(www.amummytoo.co.uk).

Thisrecipeissosimple,itcan whippedupinminutesandpoppedbackinthefreezer,readytobring outasthedessertthatgetseveryonetalking.

Makes8slices,preptime15minutes,freezingtime8hours

Ingredients

290g(10.2oz)KitKatbars(may varybycontainerdimensions)

1litrevanillaicecream

100g(3.5oz)Magicshell chocolatesauce-thekind thatsetsonicecream

Preparation

Equipment

2lb(900ml)nonstickloaf tin(wideenoughtofitthe KitKats)

Clingfilm(plasticwrap) Siliconespatula

Doublelinethecontainerwithclingfilm,leavingoverhangto coverthetopofthecake.Scoopthevanillaicecreamintoa bowlandleaveatroomtemperatureforabout10minutessoit’s pliablebutnotmelted.

ArrangealayerofKitKats alongthebottomofthe container,facedown(thiswill bethetopwhenyouturnthe cakeout)

Step5

AddafinallayerofKitKats.

Topwithhalftheicecream.

Step6

Coverandplaceinthefreezer overnightuntilsolid.

Arrangeanotherlayerof KitKats.

Step7

Removefromthecontainer, unwrapandplaceona board.Drizzlewiththemagic chocolatesauceandallowto set-thisshouldonlytakea coupleofminutes.

Addtherestoftheicecream.

Step8

Cutintosliceswithasharp knifetoserve.Makesure toservestraightawayto ensureit’sstillfrozenwhen itreachesthetable!

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CouldyouFosterWithCoventry?

Therearemanyreasonschildrenofallagesanddiverse backgroundsneedtocomeintothecareofthelocal authority,suchasacrisisathome,parentswhoneedsome extrasupporttohelpthemparentsuccessfully,drugor alcoholdependencyorconcernsaroundviolenceinthe home.

Fosteringprovideschildrenwitha safe,positiveandnurturinghome whilstdecisionsarebeingmade abouttheirfuture.

FamiliesspoketoSalma,aNext StepsfostercarerfromCoventry, aboutherexperience:

Whatmadeyoudecidetobecome afostercarer?

Iwasnotabletobeabirthmum butfeltguidedtofoster.

Cananyonefoster?

Youcanbeafostercarerwithouthavinganyspecific qualifications,andyoucanbesingleorinacouple,anygender, race,ethnicityorsexualityandyoudon'tneedtohavechildren ofyourown.Aslongasyouarecommitedandhaveaspare roominyourhomeyoumaybeeligible.

Aretheredifferenttypesoffostering?

Yes.Thetypeoffosteringyoucanprovidewillverymuch dependonyou,yourlifestyleandtheneedsofyourownfamily. Thereismainstream,long-term,shortstay(knownasrespite), out-of-hours(emergencyfostering),NextSteps(childrenwith complexneeds)andparentandchildfostering.Fosteringcan beshortorlongterm,insomecases,babiesmaygoontobe adoptedorchildrenmaystaywiththeirfostercareruntilearly adulthood.Yourpreferenceswillbeconsidered.

Whathelporsupportisavailabletoyou?

Thereisathoroughinductionandarangeofcoreandbespoke trainingavailableandreallygoodongoingsupportfrom CoventryCityCouncil.Youareconstantlylearningand enhancingyourself.Whenyoufoster,youarepartofawider groupandthereisagreatsenseofbelonging. Whatwouldyousayisthebestpartaboutfosteringfor you?

A:Fosteringgavemetheopportunitytohelpyoung,vulnerable childrentohaveabetter,morebalancedlife.Toprovide stabilityatachallengingtimeintheirlivesandhelphealany traumasorunmetneedstheyhave.It’sgreattoseeyoung peoplewhowere,orare,inmycareflourishingandbeing happy.ItissucharewardingroletohaveandIfeelblessed thattheyarepartofmyfamilyandtobepartoftheirjourney. Whatarethechallenges?

Fosteringisn’teasy–everychildhastheirownindividual needsandearlychildhoodexperiences.Nomatterwhatthey sayordo,it’snotpersonaltoyoubutyouhavetheprivilegeof turningtheirlifearoundandbeingthepersonthatwon’tgive uponthem.

Fostercarersmakeaday-to-dayandlifelongdifferenceto thelivesofCoventrychildrenwhoarenotabletolivewith theirbirthfamilies.

Ifyouareinterestedinfosteringandwanttofindoutmore, pleasevisitwww.coventry.gov.uk/fostering orspeaktoamemberoftheteamon02476832828. Coventryhasaparticularneedforfostercarerswhocan,with support,careforsiblinggroups,teenagers,childrenwithcomplex needsandunaccompaniedasylumseekingchildren.

WeCANsavethe planet

Mostofuswanttoliveinawaythat’skindertotheplanet, kidsespecially.Whileresearchingmyclimate-changebook forchildren,Imetabsolutepilesofstudentsinprimaryschool assemblies.Lotsofthemwereworriedaboutclimatechange butunsurehowtoturnthateco-anxietyintoeco-action.

Thankfully,thereisalotwecando-rightnow.Thesummer holidaysareagreattimetodevelopplanet-savinghabits fortherestoftheyear.Orforalifetime,ifyoustickatit!

Trythese:

Writetosomeoneinpower

You’renevertooyoung tohaveyourvoiceheard. Suggestyourkidswriteto yourMPabouttheirclimate concerns,urgingthemto getinvolvedwithkeyissues whichworryyourchild.Local MPswillhopefullyrespond -particularlyifyourchild arguestheircasewithout beingrudeorincluding photosofthemwithdevil hornsdrawnonthem!

Shopsustainably

Fastfashionisanecological nightmare.Abrandnewpair ofjeanstakes1,800gallonsof watertomake;equivalentto fourmonths’worthofbaths foronechild!Ifyourkidsneed summerclothes,headto charityshops,second-hand clothesfairsorswapwith otherparents.Findunique clothesandfeelsatisfiedthat noresourceswereusedin yourpurchases.

Aletterforthefuture Makeagame-planfor positiveenvironmental action.Askyourchildto writealettertotheirfuture selvesabouthowtheworld isnow,howthey’dlikeitto beandtheimpacttheyplan tomake.

Trysomenewplanet-friendlymeals Animalfarmingisamassivecontributortocarbonemissions. So,recruityourkidsasyourkitchenhelpers.Pickoutand cookasmanyplant-basedrecipesaspossibleasateam. Makeitanadventureforthewholefamily,exploringnew flavoursandturningleftoversintonewdishes.Wasting foodalsowastestheresourcesthatwentintogrowingand transportingit.

Rethinkyourtoiletsituation

Oursewagesystemsareoverwhelmedbythesheeramountof wasteweproduce.Muchofitgetsflushedintorivers,whereit causesalgalbloomsandchokesecosystems.Onesolutionis tocutdownonourloo-flushing.Getyourfamilytosubscribeto ‘Ifit’syellow,letitmellow;ifit’sbrown,flushitdown.’Betteryet, readupon‘humanure’andjointhemovement!

Startcomposting

Whenfoodwasteispacked inplasticandsenttolandfill, itdoesn’tgettheoxygen itneedstorotproperly, generatinghugeamounts ofmethane.Bystartingup acompostheaptogether youcanturnyourvegetable peelings,eggshells,dead leavesandgrassclippings intolovelysoilinstead.

Windowsillherbgarden Industrialfarmingandfoodshippingbothtakeahugetoll ontheenvironment.Wecan allbealittlemoresustainable bygrowingfoodathome. Startsmallthissummerwith anindoorherbgarden.Plants likebasil,coriander,mint, parsley,thymeandrosemary thriveonsunnywindowsills andareeasyforkidstogrow.

Planagreensummergetaway

Howaboutholidayingassustainablyaspossible?Taking publictransporttoyourdestinationasopposedtoflyingisa start.Oncethere,choosetowalkorbikeeverywhere.Seekout sustainableplacestostay,likeB&Bsorcampsites.Optfor restaurantsspecialisinginlocally-sourced,not-shipped-overfrom-halfway-across-the-worldingredients.Packplastic-free sunscreen.Whateveryoudo,seeifthere’saneco-friendlierway!

JamesCampbellisauthorof Don’tPanic,WeCANSaveThe Planet (availablefromwww.bookshop.org),ahilarious,lightheartedlookattheproblemsfacingplanetEarth,perfectfor educatingandcomfortingchildrenwhoareworriedabout climatechange.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Trotalongto Redwingsthis summer!

Dog friendly! Visit ourcafé& giftshop

Meetfriendlyrescuedhorses anddonkeys.Visitusnear Banbury.

redwings.org.uk/visit

Findoutmoreaboutus,includingoursevenday summeropeningtimesonourwebsite.

Forestfun forallthe family

Didyouknowthereisa forestgrowingright hereonyourdoorstep?

Therearerareplant speciesandanimalsof conservationconcernlivingandthrivinglocallyandfamilies areinvitedtoexploreandconnectwiththenaturalwonders righthereintheMidlands.

Ifyourchildrenloveexploring,buildingdens,followinganimal tracks,creatinghomesforwildlife,orhaveahungerfor knowledge—suchaslearningtoidentifybirdsbysoundor tryingabushcraftactivity—theHeartofEnglandForestcharity isforthem!Thereareplentyofopportunitiesforfamiliesand youngpeopletogetinvolvedwiththeexcitingworkbeing done.

AttheForest,differentadventuresandactivitiesareprovided foreveryage,whetherit’sspendingtimetogetherasafamily orsendinglittleadventurersintothewildwithtrainedstafffor thedaytobuildconfidenceandgrownewfriendships.Mini Foresters,YoungForesters,Wildtribeholidayclubs,Forest Birthdayparties,guidedwalks,andeventsalloffersomething uniqueandexcitingforyoungpeople.

Byfindingtheirwildside,withalittlehelpfromtheHeartof EnglandForest,childrencangrowintoFutureForest GuardianswhowillcarefortheForestfortheyearstocome. Formoreinformationvisitwww.heartofenglandforest.org

RedwingsHorseSanctuary isdelightedtoannounce thatitsvisitorcentrenear Banbury–RedwingsOxhill, willbeopendailyfrom Friday19thJulythroughto Monday2ndSeptember.

Notonlythat,butseveraloftheirAdoptionStarhorsesand donkeyswillbecelebratingtheirbirthdayswithpartiesover thesummertoo–andeveryoneisinvited!

•Rumpel’sBirthdayParty: Sunday14thJuly

•Arya’sBirthdayParty: Sunday21stJuly

•TimothyandCain’sBirthdayParty: Sunday11thAugust

•Lady’sBirthdayParty: Sunday25thAugust

Aftermakingplentyofnewfour-leggedfriends,youcanput yourfeetupwithawarmcuppaandasliceofcakeinMajor’s caféorbrowsetheshelvesofthegiftshoptofindalovely keepsakefromyourday.Allproceedsgotowardsthecareof Redwings’rescuedresidents.

RedwingsisdogfriendlyandFREEtoenterbutdonationsto supportitsworkaremostwelcome.

Trotacrosstothecharity’swebsiteformoreinformation! www.redwings.org.uk/visit

TuesdaysandThursdays duringschoolholidays from8.30am-5.30pm at MiddleSpernalFarm (Nr.StudleyandAlcester).

AholidayclubintheForestfornaturelovingchildrenaged4-12years.

Havefuninthewoodswithactivitiessuchas cookingonanopenfire,whittling,denbuilding, orienteering,wildlifewatching andgames.Meetoldfriends andmakenewones!

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Events

WarwickshireLavenderFarm

Bubbenhall 21Jun–28Jul

Don’tmissthechanceforsome beautifulfamilyphotosatthefarm. Takeapicnicorenjoyrefreshments atTheLavenderCafé.Atreatfor allthesenses.Speciallivemusic eveningevents13&20Jul.Tickets online.

www.warwickshirelavender.com

GodivaFestival WarMemorialPark,Coventry 5–7Jul

Threedaysofgreatmusicand familyentertainment.Sundayis FamilyDayheadlinedbyBeverley KnightMBE.Alongsidethemusic therewillbeawholehostof activitiesandperformances designedforfamilies. www.godivafestival.com

CoventryCaribbeanReggae Fever MemorialPark,Coventry 20–21Jul(11:00–20:30) ExcitingparadethroughtheCity Centreandafestivaltoremember onSat,plustheWindrush Exhibitionandfairgroundfunon Sun.Buyticketsinadvanceonline. www.covcarnival.org

WarwickFolkFestival CastlePark,WarwickandWarwick TownCentre 25-28Jul

Familyfriendlyfestivalshowcasing thebestoftraditionaland contemporaryfolkmusic,singing, dancing,food,familyentertainment andworkshops.Ticketsonline. www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

ArtinthePark

JephsonGardens&MillGardens, LeamingtonSpa 3-4Aug

FREEweekendfestivalshowcasing thebestartists,performersand craftspeopleinWarwickshireand theMidlands.Liveentertainment, food,drinkanddemonstrations. www.artinpark.co.uk

LuntRomanFestival

LuntRomanFort,Baginton 3-4Aug

TheLunt’smostspectacularevent oftheyear,whentheforttruly comestolife!Re-enactments, replicaRomangoods,earlyyears areaplusspectacularhorse displays. www.luntromanfort.org

FamilyFunDay

DraycoteWater,Rugby 7Aug(11:00–15:00)

Funactivitiesforfamilies,local artisanmarket,food,drinkandlots more!Allwelcome.FREEentry. Parkingchargesapply. www.stwater.co.uk/our-visitorsites/draycote-water/ LeamingtonSummerFest Parade,LeamingtonSpa 11Aug(10:00–17:00) Giantmarket,pop-upbeach,fair rides,deliciousfoodstalls,games, entertainmentandmuchmore! FREEentry. www.cjseventswarwickshire.co.uk

DozeunderDippy HerbertArtGallery&Museum Coventry 17Aug

Experienceasleepoverunlike anythingyou‘Ever-Saur’!Stay overnightinthemuseum,snoozing underthefeetofa26-foot Diplodocus!Anighttoremember foralldinosaurloving6-11yearolds andtheirgrownups. www.dippyincoventry.co.uk

DragonSlayer

WarwickCastle 22–26&30–31Aug

England’sgreatestlostlegend comestolifeinthisfull-length theatricalnight-timeeventwith equestrianstuntwork,projection mappingandspectacular fireworks. www.warwick-castle.com

Wizzafest2024

BlythHallFarm,Coleshill 23-26Aug

Wizzafestisafamilymusicfestival withlivemusic,stalls,streetfood andactivitiesforeveryagegroup. Weekendanddayticketsavailable. www.wizzafest.co.uk

FamilyRavewithBigFishLittle Fish ComptonVerney 31Aug

Danceinthegroundswiththe familythissummer!Withsuperstar DJPerryfromPendulumheadlining andfoodfromDigbethDiningClub, bars,floralcraftingactivities, authorreadingsandsignings, bubbles,balloons,facepainting andfoam!Ticketsonline. www.bigfishlittlefishevents.com

DaysOut

AllThingsWild Honeybourne

Interactwithfascinatinganimals, learnfromexpertkeepers,enjoya rideontheDinoTrainandexplore thewonderfulworldofDinosaurs. www.allthingswild.co.uk

HattonCountryWorld Warwick

TheGreatSummerAdventure 20Jul–2Sep

Getreadyforevenmoreexcitement thisyearwithanall-newAmazing MaizeMazeandbiggerandbetter FoamParty!Plus,allyourfavourite attractionsareback.Makebig savingswithaSummerPassand enjoyuptosixvisitsoverthe holidays.(Limitedoffer) www.hattonworld.com /adventure-world

WhipsnadeZoo

Dunstable

Feelthewonderofwildlifethis summeratWhipsnadeZoo,the UK’sbiggestzoo.Discoverover 10,000animalsincludingthenew MonkeyForestexhibit,expert animaltalkseveryday,plusahuge outdoorplayarea!There’sawhole dayofspecialfamilymemoriesto bemade. www.whipsnadezoo.org

TwycrossZoo

Atherstone

VisitTwycrossZooforafamilyday outwithadifference!Withover100 animals,TheGruffaloDiscovery Land,animalexperiences,stunning naturereserves,softplayandmuch more–there’ssomethingforevery memberofthefamily!Thissummer enjoytheAnimalBricktacular, transformingyourfavouriteanimals intobricksculptures. www.twycrosszoo.org

DON’T MISS!

GruffaloDiscoveryLand TwycrossZoo

Thefour-acreland,locatedintheheartofTwycrossZoo,isthefirst attractionofitskindandbringstogetherthemuch-lovedcharacters, frombest-sellingchildren’sbook,TheGruffalo,byJuliaDonaldsonand AxelScheffler.

Afteranexcitingredevelopment,visitorscannowstepintothestoryof theGruffaloandexplorethreebrandNEWinteractivediscoveryzones, designedwithchildreninmindtocreateanenhancededucationaland sensoryexperience.WithNEWGruffaloRangerTraining,NEWlive entertainment,improvedpathwaysandrefreshedlandscaping.Plus, you'llstillbeabletowalkwiththezoo’sbirds,butterfliesandgoats, meetreal-lifesnakesandowls,haveatreatatOhCrumbs!Café,take homeGruffaloGoodiesandmeetTheGruffalo.

Theland,completewithanimatronics,filmclips,andmuchmore,offers familiesanimmersivejourneythroughtheDeepDarkWoodwhereyou’ll encounterFox,Owl,Snake,Mouseandlearnmoreaboutthereal-life animalsthatfeatureinthisfamilyfavouritestory.

EntrytoTheGruffaloDiscoveryLandisincludedinpriceofadmissionto thezoo.

InadditiontoTheGruffaloDiscoveryLand,visitorstoTwycrossZoocan enjoy100acresofspacewithover70speciesofanimals,andcannow benefitfromabrand-newannualticket,whichallowsvisitorstopayfor adayandvisitFREEfor12months. Formoreinformationandtobooktickets,visit www.twycrosszoo.org

OutdoorFun Theatre

ComptonVerney

NrWarwick

Stunningparklandandlake,and woodlandadventureplayground. Award-winningartgallery,restaurant andgiftshop.There’sawealthof familyactivitiesonweekdaysand weekendsovertheschoolholidays. Seeonlinefordetails.Ormakeyour ownfunandpickupMyActivityBook fromtheWelcomeCentre(£3.50)or FREEbagsandactivitiestokeepthe kidsengagedandentertained throughoutyourvisit.Closed MondaysexceptBankHolidays. www.comptonverney.org.uk

CountryParks

Warwickshire

Warwickshirecountryparksoffera diverseportfolioofgreenspaceswith fivecountryparksandthree greenwayscoveringover1,200acres forfamiliestoenjoy.Takeasummer walk,abikerideormakeadayofit withfamilyandfriends.Plusthere’s plentyofeventsandactivitiesonover theholidays.Bookonline. countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

FoundryWood LeamingtonSpa Anurbancommunitywoodlandinthe heartofLeamingtonSpaand Warwick.Learnaboutwoodland habitats,wildlifeconservation, traditionalwoodlandcrafts,andmore. Regulareventsforfamiliesand wellbeingeventsforadults throughouttheyear. www.foundrywood.co.uk

HeartofEnglandForest

Warwickshire

Visitabeautifulandveryspecialpart oftheworld,richinhistoryand legends,rollinggreencountryside, rivers,andbusymarkettow.Covering 7,000acreswith58milesofpublic andpermissivefootpaths–an adventureintheforestawaitsyour family!WildTribeHolidayClub Tuesdays&Thursdays. Bookonline. heartofenglandforest.org

HillCloseGardens Warwick RareVictorianGardenstoexplore withChildren’strailandspecial eventsandworkshopsthroughout theyear.Plus,specialchildren’s gardenwithmudkitchenwherekids canplant,water,weedandharvest fruitandvegetables,sogoprepared togetstuckin! www.hillclosegardens.com

GetActive

AckersAdventure Birmingham Getinvolvedwiththeactionat Ackers,includinglearntoskilessons (4+),tubingortobogganing,disc golf,sessionsforhomeschoolers andholidaycamps. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk

AdventureZone Rugby

SoftPlaycentreforchildrenaged 0-12.Plus10pinbowling,ARdarts, CrazyGolf,Pooltablesand ShuffleboardsinStrikesBar.Funfor allthefamily! www.theadventurezone.co.uk

AirHopTrampolinePark Warwick Jumpintohappy,theultimateplay experienceforkidsandbigkids. CheckouttheSummerPass,it’s greatvalue! www.airhop.co.uk

GoApe Coventry

Thebestofhighropeantics,axe throwingandmini-LandRoversat CoombeAbbeyCountryParkfor thrill-seekingadultsandfun-seeking children. www.goape.co.uk

JuniorParkrun

Stratford-upon-Avon,Leamington, Rugby,Coventry AFREE,funandfriendlyweekly2K eventforjuniors(4-14yearsold) EverySundayat9:00.Childrenmust beabletocompletethecourse withoutanadult. www.parkrun.com

MrKarting Warwick

Junior&FamilyArriveandDrive KartingplusChildren’sKarting parties.Perfectforcompetitivekids aged8+(andtheirgrown-ups!) Open7daysaweek. www.mrkarting.co.uk

PlanetIce Coventry

Skateforfun,learntoskateorbook aparty.NEWIceCardMembership offersdiscountsonselectedpublic skating,courses,cashbackand vouchercodes. www.planet-ice.co.uk

RedKangaroo Coventry

BouncerightintoRedKangaroo trampolinepark!There’ssomuchto doalongsidejumpingfuntokeep thekidsentertainedforhours! www.redkangaroo.co.uk

SpotOnWake Henley-in-Arden TheUltimatewatersports destination!With3customdesigned lakes,trywakeboardingorSUP(6+) ortheAquaJungle(8+).Learn somethingnewthissummer. www.spotonwake.co.uk

TheWave Coventry Grabyourgogglesandenjoya familydayoutatoneoftheUK’s award-winningindoorwaterparksin theheartofCoventryCityCentre! www.thewavecoventry.com

WarwickSportClimbingCentre WarwickUniversity Schoolagechildrenandadultscan tryclimbingorboulderingin Coventry.JuniorPay&Play, InstructorledsessionsplusKids Parties. warwick.ac.uk/services/sport /climbing/junior

BelgradeTheatre

Coventry

PeppaPig–FunDayOut

Wed28–Thu29Aug www.belgrade.co.uk

TheAlbanyTheatre

Coventry

Errol’sGarden Sat24–Sun25Aug

Agerecommendation:3-8

DinosaurWorldLIVE! Fri30Aug–Sun1Sep www.albanytheatre.co.uk

RoyalShakespeare Company

Stratford-upon-Avon

AsYouLikeIt

Thu18Jul–Sun1Sep TheHollowayGardenTheatre www.rsc.org.uk

RoyalSpaCentre LeamingtonSpa

TheGruffalo Thu11-Fri12Jul

Agerecommendation:3+ PopPrincesses Thu25Jul www.royalspacentreandtownhall .co.uk

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SummerReadingChallenge

Coventry&WarwickshireLibraries

Takepartonlineoratyourlocal library.Setyourreadinggoaland readanythingyoulike!Encouraging childrenage4–11to enjoythe benefitsofreadingforpleasure.Sign up,readbooks,earndigitalrewards. Starts6Jul. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

BrandonMarshNatureReserve Coventry Joininwithsomeoutdoorfunover theholidays.There’sPondDipping, WoodlandTreasureHunt,Bug Hunting,CharcoalPencilMaking, OutdoorSurvival,DenBuildingand muchmore(Selecteddatesonly) WilderFamiliesFeston27Jul.Plus regularNatureTots,AfterSchool ClubsandSaturdayNatureClubs. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

HandsonHistory KenilworthCastle

6Jul–1Sep(selectedweekends, 10:00–17:00)

Travelbackintimethissummer. Tolearnwhatlifewaslikeforpast inhabitantsofthecastle.Fromsword schoolandstorytellingtojunior joustingtherewillbeaselectionof activitieseachweekendforchildren totakepartin. Specialevents LegendaryJoust 20–21Jul (10:00–17:00)

Knight’sTournament 24-26Aug (10:00–17:00) Don’tmissoneofhistory’smost spectacularsportingcontests! Bookonlineandsave15%. www.english-heritage.org.uk

RugbyArtGallery&Museum

RugbyTownCentre 20Jul–31Aug

CelebrateJasonandhisArgonauts withafun,filledactivityprogramme forfamiliesinaSummerofColour. Unleashsomecreativitythisholiday! Low-cost,accessiblebookable workshopsandartadventures. www.ragm.co.uk

RSCSummerFamilyActivities

Stratford-upon-Avon 20Jul–1Sep

FREEperformances,workshopsand storiesbycommunityandsemiprofessionalcompaniesatthe HollowayGardenTheatrethis summer.Programmeofeventsonline. www.rsc.org.uk/summer-activities

AstleyBookFarm Bedworth (OpenTue–SunandBankHoliday Mondays)

Thelargestsecond-handbookshopin theMidlands.Browsebooksforthe wholefamilythengrabarefreshment inthecoffeeshop&Yurtandrelax. Bliss! www.astleybookfarm.com

StratfordButterflyFarm

Stratford-upon-Avon HandlingandDemonstrations* 20Jul–1Sep (excluding26Aug) MeettheMini-Beasthandling sessionsandButterflyLife-Cycle expertdemonstrationsdailyat11:00 plustheopportunitytohandlea varietyofstickinsects.Makeagreen promiseintheDiscoveryZoneand writeapledgetohelpprotectnature. Pledgeswillbeenteredintoaweekly prizedrawtowinafamilyseason tickettothebutterflyfarm. *Subjecttochangedependingon availabilityandwelfareoftheanimals. Formoreinformationandtobook ticketsvisit www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

LuntRomanFort NrCoventry ExploretheuniqueRomanFortress, takinginthesitesoftheramparts,the granarybuildingandtheworld’sonly knowngyrus!Thefortisopentothe publicatselectdates&timesduring theschoolholidays. Specialevents FabulousPhalerae 23Jul–1Aug CraftglitteringRomanmedals GlitteringGreaves 6–15Aug CraftspectacularRomanlegarmour Agerange5–12butallwelcome, bookonline. www.luntromanfort.org

Museums & History

BritishMotorMuseum Gaydon

Exploreover400Britishclassiccars, takepartinthemedtrails,experience touchscreenexhibitsandunderstand howacarworks.Funforallthefamily! www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

CoventryTransportMuseum Coventry

Visitthelargestpubliclyowned collectionofBritishvehiclesonthe planetandlearnhowCoventry changedtheworldthroughtransport. Tinker,Make,PlayWorkshopson ThursdaysandSaturdays20Jul–31Aug. www.transport-museum.com

HerbertArtGalleryandMuseum Coventry

Theperfectplacetodelveinto Coventry’shistoryandengagewithart andculture.VisittheJOY…Inspiredby Natureexhibition19Jul–22Sep. PlusseeDippytheDiplodocusfrom theNaturalHistoryMuseum. www.theherbert.org

MADMuseum

Stratford-upon-Avon

Interactwithartworks,contraptions andmachinesattheUK’sonly MechanicalArtvenue.Animpressive collectionofeccentricandingenious creations. www.themadmuseum.co.uk

ShakespeareBirthplaceTrust

Stratford-upon-Avon

Discoverthefascinatingstoriesbehind theworld’sgreateststorytelleracross hisfamilyhomes.NurtureinNature: Make&TakeWorkshopsonselected datesovertheschoolholidaysatAnne Hathaway’sCottage.Plus,hands-on activityeverySundayatShakespeare’s NewPlacecelebratingthewomenwho madeShakespeare. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Shakespeare’sSchoolroom& Guildhall Stratford-upon-Avon Visitthe600-year-oldbuildingwhere WilliamShakespearesatinthe1570s andwrotehisfirstworksand experienceTudorschoollife,dress,art andstories. www.shakespearesschoolroom.org

St.Mary’sGuildhall/TalesofTea Coventry Visitthishistoricalgemintheheartof theCity.Discoverits700yearold historythentreatthefamilyto AfternoonTeainthestunningvaulted Undercroft. www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk

RedwingsHorseSanctuary Oxhill Hometo80rescuedhorses,ponies anddonkeys.Visittheanimalsand enjoythecafé/giftshop.FREEentry andparking,donationsappreciated. Bookingrequired.Don’tmissthe specialbirthdayeventsthissummer. www.redwings.org.uk

NationalTrust Warwickshire EnjoyavibrantandcolourfulSummer ofPlayatourlocalNationalTrust properties:BaddesleyClinton; CoughtonCourt;PackwoodHouse; CharlecotePark;UponHouseand GardensandFarnboroughHall.Each propertyhasitsownuniquefamily activitiessowhynotvisitthemall. Seeindividualwebsitesfordetails andprices. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

WarwickCastle Warwick Bepartofthebiggestsummerin history!Withliveshows,eventsand extraordinaryentertainmentforallthe familyincludingtheLegendofthe Trebuchet,TheFalconer’sQuest,War oftheRosesLive!andtheRealmof Zog.Overnightstaysincludecastle entry,themedeveningentertainment, complimentarybreakfastandcar parking. www.warwick-castle.com

KidsArt Club

Weekly Classes & Holiday Art Clubs !

ArtGroupStudios

ArtGroupStudioshaslotsonforchildrenthissummer. TheyholdweeklyclassesafterschoolandSaturdays, HolidayArtClubsthroughouttheweekduringschool holidaysandparentandchildpaintingsessionson Sundayafternoons.

Weeklyclassesprimarilyfocusonpaintinganddrawingand holidayclubsofferavariedandexcitingprogramfromClay Sculpting,Printing,Collage,Decoupage,Animation,Tie-Dye, andMarblingtonamejustafew!

WeeklyClassesareonehourlongandaresplitintoage groups5-9,9-12,10-14and14-17andcost£11perclass.

HolidayArtClubsarebestsuitedfor5to12yearoldsandrun from10am-2.30pmandcost£28perday.

Forbookingsandenquiries,pleasevisit www.art-group-studios.co.uk

EDUCATION

DiscoverLifeat WarwickPrep

Witharichhistoryspanningover100yearsandnestledamidst 55acres,WarwickPreparatorySchoolislocatedjustafew minutes’walkfromthehistorictownofWarwick.

Theschoolbenefitsgreatlyfrombeingpartofsomethingbigger. TogetherwithKing’sHighSchoolandWarwickSchool,itformsthe WarwickSchoolsFoundation,givingaccesstofurtherexceptional facilitiesincludingaworld-classMusicSchool,anenchantingForest School,theBridgeHouseTheatre,a25-metreindoorswimmingpool, andmuchmore.

Withfourmainentrypoints,childrencanjoinTheSquirrelsNursery (age3+),Reception(age4+)orthePrepDepartment(Years3to Year6).

“Thesuccessofourschoolisfirmlybuilt aroundthepursuitofexcellenceinallwe do.Ourpupilsfollowabroad,variedand challengingcurriculumtaughtbymultitalentedandexceptionallycommittedstaff. Weareveryproudofourtremendous academicreputationbothlocallyandfar beyond,enablingchildrentofulfiltheir potentialandbethebesttheycanbe. Whiletheyarewithus,wealsowantthem toenjoythemostroundedlearning experiencepossible.

Tothatend,weoffergreatstrengthanddepthinbothteamand individualsports;weproviderichanddiversemusicalopportunities; weorganiseabroadandengagingprogrammeofvisitsandextracurricularactivitiesdesignedtowidentheirinterestsandskills.We recognisetheuniquetalentsand skillsofeachindividualchildandaim tofosteralifelongloveoflearningenablingthemtorun,play,imagine andthrive.”

FindoutwhatmakesWarwick PreparatorySchoolsucha vibrant,dynamic,happy,and specialplaceattheirOpen MorningonSaturday21 September,9.30am-12.15pm. Bookatwarwickprep.com/openmorning

IndependentSchools Coventry&Warwickshire

ArnoldLodge

PrepandJuniorSchools

CrescentSchool Rugby T:01788521595

www.crescentschool.co.uk

Nursery,ReceptionandYear3 OpenEve:Tue1Oct 18:30–19:30

KingHenryVIIIPre-Prep Coventry T:02476271190 www.kinghenrys.co.uk

KingHenryVIIIJunior Coventry T:02476271160 www.kinghenrys.co.uk

OpenMorning:Sat21Sep 09:30–12:30

SeniorSchools

BablakeSenior Coventry T:02473271248 www.bablake.com

OpenMorning:Sat28Sep 09:30–12:30

KingHenryVIIISenior Coventry T:02473271190 www.kinghenrys.co.uk

OpenMorning:Sat21Sep 09:30–12:30

LeamingtonSpa (Ages4-18) T:01926778050 www.arnoldlodge.com

OpenDay:Sat28Sep 10:00–13:00

BiltonGrange Rugby (Ages3-13) T:01788810217

www.biltongrange.co.uk

OpenDay:Sat5Oct

TheKingsleySchool

LeamingtonSpa (Ages3-18) T:01926421368

www.thekingsleyschool.co.uk

SeniorSchoolOpenAfternoon: Tue10Sep14:00–18:00

BablakePrePrep Coventry T:02476271285 www.bablake.com

BablakeJunior Coventry T:02473271248 www.bablake.com

OpenMorning:Sat28Sep 09:30–12:30

CrackleyHallSchooland LittleCrackersNursery Kenilworth T:01926514444

www.crackleyhall.co.uk

Nursery,ReceptionandYear3 OpenEve:Thu26Sep 18:00–20:00

StratfordPreparatorySchool Stratford-upon-Avon T:01789297993 www.stratfordprep.co.uk

TheCroftPreparatorySchool Stratford-upon-Avon T:01789293795 www.croftschool.co.uk

WarwickJuniorSchool

Warwick T:01926776418 www.warwickschool.org Year3to6OpenEvening: Fri5Jul16:30–18:00

WarwickPreparatorySchool

Warwick T:01926491545 www.warwickprep.com OpenMorning:Sat21Sep 09:30–12:15

King’sHigh Warwick T:01926494485 www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk

OpenEvening:Fri5Jul 16:30–19:30

PrincethorpeCollege Rugby T:01926634201 www.princethorpe.co.uk

OpenAfternoon:Sun15Sep 14:00–17:00

WarwickSeniorSchool Warwick T:01926776400 www.warwickschool.org Year7–13OpenEvening: Fri5Jul18:00–20:30

Registerforopen eventsonline

HellenDodsworth, Headmistress

Continuityoflearning duringthesummer break

Schoolsummerholidaysofferfamiliesachancetospendtime togetherandgetsomemuchdeservedrespite.However,no onewantslearningtoseepawayorbecomestagnant.

‘Brushingawaythecobwebs’afterthesummerholidayscan takesometimeinSeptember;indeed,childrencanbemistaken ashavingregressed.Weallwantourchildrentohittheground runningassoonastheyreturn.Happily,thisisachievableinthe leaduptothenewschoolyear.Trysomeofthesetechniquesto helpwithlearningcontinuity:

Expandingchildren’svocabulary isincrediblyimportanttotheir writingandreadingcomprehension.Whenonholidayorjust goingondaytrips,thinkaboutthenewwordsyouareexposing themto.Equally,playinggamesathomesuchasScrabbleand HeadsUpcanbeeducational.

Makesurebooksareapartofeveryday. Wheneveryouread toyourchildorletthemlistentoanaudiobooktheyformthe senseofabeginning,middleandendofastory.Signupfor the SummerReadingChallengeatyourlocallibrarywhich rewardschildrenfortheirefforts.Maketimetochataboutwhat yourchildrenarereading;itwillraisetheirengagementand comprehensionlevels.

Utiliseeducationalapps tohelpchildrenpractiseskillsand enhancetheirlearning.

Practiseliteracyskills bywritingapostcardonholiday,emails orevenletterstofriendsandfamily,journaling,bloggingand

Goalsetting

Goalsettingisessentialingivingyourchilddirectionand motivation.Settingmeaningfulgoalscanraiseself-esteem, encouragedevelopmentalgrowthandaidingivingthema deeperbeliefinthemselves.Themoreyouinvolveyourchild intheactualsettingofthegoals,themoreinvestedtheywill be.

Allgoalsmustbe SMART:Specific,Measurable,Attainable, RelevantandTimebased. Forexample:learnaspecifictimes tablebytheendofthemonth.

Notallgoalsneedtobeacademic;somecanbephysicalor relatingtoalifeskill.Forexample,beingabletotietheirown shoelacesorlearningtorideabike.CreatingSMARTtargets willhelpyoudirectyoursupportandresources,givingyoua clearroadmapforsuccess.

Discusswhatchallengestheymayfaceandwhatstrategies theywillneedtodrawupontoovercomethem.Youcanbreak downthegoalsintosmallerstepssotheyfeelmanageable. Don’tforgetwhenagoalisachieved,itisimportantto celebrateandreflectontheprocess.

enteringwritingcompetitions.

Setprojects suchasraisingawarenessonenvironmentalissues orcharityfundraising.Thiscanencompassarangeofskills includingliteracyandnumeracy.

Teachskills thathelpyourchildtonavigatethroughlife.For example:touchtyping,readingbusortraintimetables,cooking ameal,mapreading,planninganevent,packingforatripand FirstAid.

Physicalactivitiesareessential andmoreappealinginthe summerwhentheweatheriskindertous.Setgoalslikelearning torideabikeorswimmingalengthofapool.

Relaxingonroutinesisimportant butrememberthatroutines intheweeksleadinguptoreturningtoschoolhelpwiththe transitioningoingback.

ZuzuJordanisaMasteryforMathsspecialistwhohastaught primaryagedchildrenforsixteenyearsandisinterestedin earlyyearsandhomelearning.ForFREEhomeworkandhome learningresources,findheronInstagramatedumate_uk

Brainboostinggames

Wedon’twantourchildrentostop‘thinking’overthesummer holidays.Butwhatisthinking?Anycognitiveprocessessuch asproblemsolving,decisionmaking,imaginingandplanning. Trythese:

Memorygamesandpuzzles -placeobjectsinfrontofyour child,coverthemandseehowmanytheycanremember.Good forhand-eyeco-ordinationandgeneralproblemsolving.

‘Thunk’questions whichdon’thavearightorwronganswerbut encourageindependentthinkingeg‘ifyourpetcouldtalk,how woulditdescribeyou?’

Learninganinstrument, languageoranynewskillengages everypartofthebrain.

Mindfulness forkidshelpsincreasefocus,amongstother benefits.

Exercise playsacrucialroleinboostingmemory,cognitionand motorco-ordination.

Playgames whereyourchildusestheoppositehandtotheir writinghand.Thisisknowntoincreasebrainactivity. Finally,sleep issoimportantforboostingthatbrain!

Preparingtostartor changeschool

Startingorchangingschoolcanbebothanexcitingand nerve-wrackingbusiness,notonlyforparentsbutalsofor childrenwhopickuponthevibeathome.Withplanning,you canfeelmoreconfidentinthewayyousupportandcelebrate yourchild’smilestonesandtransitionsastheyoccur.

Gettingyourchildreadytostartschool

Besuretoreadtheinformationpackprovidedbyschool.

Teachyourchildtodressintheirschoolclothesas independentlyaspossible.

Showyourchildhowtousecutleryforschoollunches;or packedlunchboxesandwrappers.

Practiselisteningskillsbygivinginstructionsandaskingyour childtorepeatthembacktoyou.

Havefunwithactivitiesthatpractisefinemotorskills,suchas tracingorthreadingbeads.

Explainthatschoolistheplacetheywilllearnskillssuchas readingandwriting,tohelptheminlife.Andmakenewfriends toplaywith!

Letthemknowtheirteacherwillbeexcitedtomeetthemandis hopingtheyarekindandfriendlyaswell.Thishelpsyourchildto bemorerelaxed.

Ifyourchildisalittleanxious,itcanhelptoremindthemwhere you’llbeandwhatyou’llbedoingwhilethey’reatschool.Tell themyou’llbethinkingaboutthemandlookingforwardto seeingthemattheendoftheday.

Movingtosecondary

Movingtosecondaryschoolisanotherbigtransition thatmanychildrenlookforwardtobutcanfindalittle overwhelmingwhenithappens.Intheweeksleadingupto thenewterm:

Remindthemthatnooneexpectsthemtobeperfect. If theygetlostduringthefirstweek,alltheyneedtodoisask forhelp!Talkaboutwhatislikelytobeexpectedofthem andremindthemyou’restillavailableforhelpandsupportat home.Thisreassurestheirbrainandhelpstheirconfidence.

Tellthemthatifthey’renotsureofsomething, asking questionsisokay,providingthey’repolite.

Explainthatit’sfinetofeelexcitedandalittlebitanxious. Askthemifthere’sanythingthey’reworriedabout.Aimto suggestreassuringandpracticalsolutionstoeventheir smallestworries,whicharequitenormalwhenstartinganew phase.

Finally,relax! Yourchildwillfeelmoreconfidentifyouare proudofwhotheyareanddelightedwiththeprogressthey aremaking.

Returningtoschool

Ithelpstoprepareforreturningtoschoolafterthelongsummer holidays.

AweekbeforeschoolstartsinSeptember,tellyourchildit’s timetogettheirbrainreadytolearnagain,whichmeansgetting usedtoschoolbedtimes!Italsousuallymeansgettingupearlier thanintheholiday.Starttolimitscreentimethatcandistract theirbrainandmakeconcentrationatschoolmoredifficult.Put togetherahomeworkkitanddecidewhenandwherehomework willbedone(allowingforafterschoolclubs).

Gettingorganisedandputtingafewthingsinplacebeforethe newschoolyearwillmakeforaneasierstartinSeptember!

GailHugmanisproprietorofLessonsAlive(www.lessonsalive. com)andauthorofAShortandSimpleBookfortheWhy’s,100 ThingstoLearnbeforeyou’re10,plustherecentlypublished MakingthePenniesDrop,whichshowsparentsexactlyhowto teachkeyskillstochildren.

Homeworkpreparation

Planningforhomeworkbeforeschoolstartshelpsset expectations.First,decidewherethehomeworkwillbe doneandaskyourchildwhattheythinkwouldhelpthemto beorganised.

Prepareahomeworkkitinaboxordrawer.Thiscansave valuableminutesinabusyevening.Ithelpsyourchildfocus ontheirassignmentsratherthanspendtimesearchingfora pencil!Workonittogetherandputtheminchargeofmaking achecklist.Askthemtomakesureeverythinggoesback whenthey’vefinishedandletyouknowifthingswearoutor getlostandneedtobereplaced.

Olderchildrenmaybegivenasmallbudgetforessential equipmentwhichencouragesresponsibilityandorganisation.

Usefulitemsinclude:atimer–helpsbrainstostayfocused; pen;pencils;colouringpencils;eraser;pencilsharpener;ruler; dictionary;gluestick;scissors;protractor;Post-its;paper; counters;spellingpracticesheets;dice;string;holepunch; paperclips;plasticpocketsforwork;stressorjugglingballs; craftmaterials;water;backgroundcalmingmusic(optional!)

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

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