Have you had your first frost yet? Whether you are feeling winter creeping on or not, there’s no doubt it’s just around the corner. Time to get out the warm jumpers and the hot chocolate. For many, November is a busy month as we strive to get ahead of Christmas preparations. You can make an early start to Christmas shopping with our Christmas stocking fillers gift guide with all gifts under £15. You’ll can also apply for some great gifts in our Great Christmas Toy Giveway too!
In our Education section, learn some tips on how to improve your child’s handwriting, discover how debating can be one of the most worthwhile activities young people can experience, and check out some ideas for motivating your tween to read –a book!
There’s lots to see and do over the coming weeks - including fun festive activities for all the family. So have a browse of our What’s On guide and start marking some dates in your calendar.
We are also launching our new email newsletter in November and to celebrate we’re giving away Lego™ sets just in time for Christmas! Don’t forget to apply!
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A Winter Wonderland
By Gemma Hunt
As the song goes: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year….’ Whilst you may like the idea of walking in a winter wonderland, with the nights drawing in and the weather that bit chillier, the temptation to stay indoors is strong. But getting outside is so good for you and your little ones. Getting a good lungful of fresh air, embracing the nature around you, whilst getting some exercise and burning off pent up energy will do you all the world of good.
But before you open the front door and take that first step into the winter air, there are some things you may want to bear in mind!
Wrap up warm
Get active
Make sure you and your children are wrapped up nice and warm before heading out into the chilly winter air. Dressing in plenty of layers is always the best idea as they can be added or removed, depending on how your child is feeling. Don’t forget a hat to keep heads warm and a pair of gloves or mittens for chilly hands.
Help other children to enjoy the great outdoors
As an ambassador for The Outdoor Guide Foundation’s (TOG)
Waterproof & Wellies campaign, I’m helping to raise funds to provide all state primary schools in the country with at least ten sets of waterproof jackets, trousers and wellies so that those children who cannot afford outdoor clothes can play outside. Interested? You can support the campaign too at www.theoutdoorguidefoundation. org.
Be prepared
Waterproof and wellies
Winter walks can be mucky walks but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Get your waterproofs and wellies on and have some fun finding those muddy puddles and having a good jump around in them.
If spending hours outdoors sound a bit much to start with, head to a local park or woods nearby, rather than going too far afield and feeling like you have to stay a long while to justify the journey. No matter what time of year you’re off out and for what length of time, check the weather forecast so you can be prepared. Have a change of clothes, wet weather gear, a spare pair of shoes and, if you are travelling by car, some blankets in the boot for afterwards.
Whilst adding more layers is helpful when you start to feel the chill, doing some exercise will warm you up from the inside out. Whether it’s doing some star jumps, dancing around or if it’s not slippery underfoot, challenging the children to a running race. Get the heart pumping and you’ll be feeling warmer again in no time.
Snacks at the ready Don’t forget to pack some snacks and perhaps a flask of warming hot chocolate for your outdoor adventures this winter. These can help give your little ones the energy and motivation to get outside.
Have fun!
There are loads of fun activities you can do outside in the winter time. Whether it’s building a snowman or making snow angels on a snow day, constructing a twig or fallen branch den, gathering fallen leaves, seeds and other items to make mandalas on the ground or perhaps a scavenger hunt or geocaching, you’ll be glad you did go out for that walk after all!
Gemma Hunt is a television presenter from Songs of Praise and CBeebies, proud Ambassador of The Outdoor Guide (TOG) Foundation, as well as an accomplished children’s author and Confident Communication Coach. She is available to host children’s pirate parties and live events and festivals with her one-woman pirate show. For more information, visit www.gemmahunt.com
Boost your child’s confidence with a free Perform class
Now that autumn term is in full swing, would you like to enrich your child’s after-school routine with something truly special?
Perform’s dynamic classes are crafted to enhance your child’s confidence, concentration, communication, and coordination – skills that complement their academic journey beautifully. Sessions are packed with drama-based games and activities which allow reserved children to come out of their shell whilst energetic children have the perfect outlet to express themselves.
Parents talk about the transformative experiences their children have had with Perform:
The benefits of playing music
There are many benefits to learning to play an instrument or sing. Musicale, who have supported local children on their musical journey for many years, share their top-5:
Music makes you clever: Learning an instrument stimulates the brain, improves memory function, reasoning, concentration; all of which are fabulous for boosting reading, maths and science skills!
Music relieves stress: Music can have a hugely relaxing impact on our minds and bodies including a reduced heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels.
Social skills: Joining an ensemble or a summer course helps to foster relationships with new people, whilst building both leadership and team skills. Musicale has ensembles for all ages!
Confidence building: Performing in front of an audience gives children a sense of achievement, and the ability to present themselves will soar. At Musicale students regularly play in small, informal concerts as well as community Christmas and summer concerts.
Join Musicale’s instrument demonstration on 9 November to find an instrument to suit you. For more information and to sign up visit www.musicale.co.uk
‘My son is extremely shy, socially anxious and self-conscious but he LOVES Perform. I’m so grateful to the teacher for making my little boy feel so happy and valued!’
‘The teaching team have had such a positive impact on my children’s confidence levels.’
This term, 4-7 year olds are off to Outer Space on an intergalactic adventure with the Sparkly Spaceman and the Man on the Moon! Meanwhile, 7-12 year olds enjoy a groovy Greek extravaganza in The Hercules Beat, where Hercules gets everyone dancing to stay fit.
Classes in Bishops Stortford, Broxbourne, Goffs Oak, Harpenden, Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth, Potters Bar, Radlett, Royston, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City.
Choose Respect during Anti-Bullying Week 2024
Anti-Bullying Week runs from 11 to 15 November this year, with the theme ‘Choose Respect.’
The Anti-Bullying Alliance chose this theme following consultation with teachers and pupils who wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt caused by bullying.
The week will kick off with Odd Socks Day on Tuesday 12 November, during which adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate our uniqueness.
Following the success of the campaign in 2023, when 80 per cent of schools marked the week, therefore reaching over 7.5 million children and young people, Anti-Bullying Week reminds everyone that we can bring an end to bullying.
For more info: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Letter from Santa
All children love to receive a letter addressed to them in the post. And what could be more special than a letter from Santa? Here are two ways of making this happen.
Royal Mail Letter to Santa: For children to receive a FREE letter from Santa via the Royal Mail children must post their letter to Santa by 30 November.
Envelopes must have either a first or second class stamp and be addressed to Santa/Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ. The letter must include your child’s full name and address. More info at www.royalmail.com/christmas/ letters-to-santa
NSPCC Santa Letter: Children can also receive a personalised reply from Santa via his elves at the NSPCC in exchange for a donation to the charity. The letter is ordered online and must be placed by 15 December. More info at https://letterfromsanta.nspcc.org.uk
Be part of something bigger
The impact a social worker can make with children and families is profound. One that continues as a child grows into adulthood, and onto a new chapter in their lives.
Approach Social Work is a three-year, fully-funded master’s programme, building a new, diverse generation of social workers. By blending learning and practice, what is discovered in theory is used in real-life settings supervised by a social worker.
Gaining a postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in a life-changing career. Meaning you can earn while you learn, then open the door to a job that makes a difference.
For more information visit thefrontline.org.uk.
Alarming number of children using AI for their homework
A quarter of pupils use ChatGTP and other AI tools to help with their schooling according to recent research from the online safety group, Internet Matters. The research was based on a survey of two thousand parents of children ages 4-17 and one thousand children ages 9-17.
The study showed that of those using AI more than half of pupils are using the tools to complete teacher assignments or homework. However, the
research also found that 60 per cent of schools have not spoken to pupils about the appropriate use of AI.
Experts say neither educators nor the government has kept up with the exponential increase in the use of AI technology among pupils. They are calling for new guidance so that pupils are operating on a ‘level playing field.’
More info: www.internetmatters.org
Getting to grips with handwriting
By Zuzu Jordan
In an age where screens and voice automated systems are at our fingertips, it can be hard to convince children of the importance of handwriting. Yet the National Curriculum states that children need to learn to hold a pencil correctly and form letters, starting and finishing in the right place. Children should learn to write with speed and fluency, ensuring their writing is legible.
Everyday playtime activities can help your child develop their fine motor skills, such as threading beads, playdough and 3D modelling, using tweezers to pick up small objects. Ahead of writing, children practise mark making by using any object such as a paint brush, feather or stick. Learning how to draw straight, curved and zig zagged lines is a great stepping stone to writing legible letters.
Being shown how to hold a pencil correctly from the beginning helps prevent bad habits from creeping in. Children must ‘pinch’ the pencil with their thumb and forefinger and tuck the other three fingers underneath. Using a pencil grip can help children who struggle or ask your child to hold a coin with the three ‘tucked in’ fingers. This will demonstrate the required tripod position.
A good sitting position is crucial too. Children should sit in the middle of the chair, feet firmly on the ground and close enough to the table that they don’t need to stretch.
Probably the most valuable piece of information when teaching handwriting is understanding which letters belong to which handwriting families.
Fine and gross motor skills
So what is the difference between fine and gross motor skills? Fine motor skills use smaller muscles, mainly in the hands and wrists. These are for precise movements such as cutting, writing and teeth-brushing. Gross motor skills require the whole body to move using the larger muscles, as in walking, jumping, throwing and swimming.
Usually we are mindful of the significant milestones in our babies and toddlers because medical professionals ask us. As children grow, these goals change but are equally important for their development.
Many parents organically provide opportunities for their children to enhance both their fine and gross motor skills. For example, taking them to the park is an easy and free way of helping them develop those larger muscles and many toys have been designed to help with the development of smaller muscles. Tasks such as buttoning and zipping can be easily included into a daily routine. Ultimately, consistency, positive reinforcement and age-appropriate activities are the key to effective development over time.
Tall letters: b, d, f, h, k, l, t.
Explain that these are referred to as tall letters because they must be significantly taller than all the other letters except capital letters.
Short letters a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z.
All these letters must be the same height and half the size of the capital letters and tall letters.
Tail letters: g, j, p, q, y.
These letters must reach below the line that they are sitting on.
Capital letters
All sit on the line and are all larger than every other letter.
Zuzu is a Mastery for Maths Specialist who has taught primary for 18 years and is director of Arnett International. For free resources and tips, find her on Instagram edumate_uk
Left handed children
Being left handed raises unique challenges. If your child is left handed, you may wish to try a few of these strategies to help them thrive.
Teach your child to tilt the paper slightly to the right so they can fully see what they are writing or drawing.
Encourage a pencil grip which is comfortable with pencil held slightly below the tip and the hand resting below the writing line to prevent smudging.
Consider pens that do not smudge easily and left handed tools such as scissors with reversed blades.
Ask your child’s teacher if they can sit on the left side of the desk to prevent them bumping into a right handed neighbour. Utilise videos on the internet created to help with any challenges.
Finally, remember not to label left handedness as a problem; instead celebrate it as a unique trait.
The case for debating
By Erin Miller
As an English teacher, I am convinced that one of the most worthwhile educational activities that young people can experience is live debating. From primary to secondary, live debating provides a platform like no other where young people can build public speaking and critical thinking skills. And they always end up building their confidence and having fun whilst doing it!
Debating generally follows the following formula. There are two teams of around three people: affirmative and negative/ proposition and opposition. Firstly of course, there must be a motion. Each side speaks for around three minutes, during which time the opposing team can offer ‘points of information,’ which can be questions or statements to which the speaker must respond.
The motion is a statement to which the teams agree or disagree. For example: ‘this house believes keeping pets is fair to animals.’ Choosing a motion can be tricky as care must be taken to select a motion which ensures both sides will have substantial opportunities to respond.
The beauty of debating is that it catapults children into worlds of knowledge they may otherwise not encounter. There are the age-old debates: is school uniform necessary, should zoos exist and even, if the children are an appropriate age, should we allow capital punishment?
But debating also gives children the opportunity to research and understand current world affairs. I’ve seen children do wonders with motions which initially seemed a little dull, so topics that may not traditionally appeal to children can actually work well.
Which skills does debating support?
‘Critical thinking’ is one of those somewhat nebulous phrases in children’s education: tricky to define but you know when you’ve seen it! Some of the best examples I have seen of students exercising on-the-spot critical thinking is during a debate. Debating facilitates and encourages students to think quickly and produce logical, rational arguments. These are higher order skills, ones which we greatly want to impart to young people.
Fundamental to critical thinking is the ability to identify multiple perspectives, which is at the very heart of debating. Children must fully consider both sides of an argument and this leads to a maturation in thinking and logical reasoning. A motion for a debate could be something like: ‘this house supports the use of homework’ and whether your child is debating for the affirmative or negative team, they will have to fully consider the opposing team’s arguments, so that they are prepared to refute them.
In addition, debating fosters social skills required for teamwork: negotiation, compromise, delegation and more.
It’s not only the motion that inspires the children, it’s also the energy of the teamwork and competition.
Cultivating an interest in debating for your child could also lead to curiosity about how debating is structured in Oxford Union debates, the Houses of Parliament and the United Nations. Debating is a fundamental part of our democracy in operation; whilst it can get fiery at times, it teaches children how to argue their points in a civilised and pragmatic manner.
Fostering general knowledge, research skills, teamwork and structuring arguments… I could write so much about the educational and social benefits of debating. Perhaps most importantly, debating fosters the skill of evaluation, because to evaluate an idea is to look at it from all perspectives, which is essential to all critical thinking.
Erin Miller is a teacher with a keen interest in how research can be used in the classroom to improve learning.
Cultivating the skills of debating
If your child’s school does not accommodate formal, structured debating within the curriculum or extracurricular offering, you can still get your child debating in everyday situations.
Use everyday scenarios to raise arguments for both sides of an issue. If your child wants you to buy them something, that can be turned into a motion about finances or even the ethics of online mass marketplaces.
Even motions which you may not feel will be of interest can capture children’s imaginations and they love to research the nitty gritty when they have a clear reason to do so. Debating provides that purpose because they must produce a speech and they have teammates relying on them to do so.
Modelling debating as a means of arriving at a solution helps teach children about how disputes are settled. Taking an affirmative or negative side and arriving at a shared conclusion rather than a ‘winner’ or ‘loser’ result help children to learn that debates are best settled through reason and evidence.
Why does my child stick out his tongue when writing?
By Usha Patel
As I write this, there is a tennis match being played on television. Tennis is rarely played quietly, with players often grunting as they hit difficult return shots. This is a great example of how we link the actions of our hands and mouths when performing a task. Another example is when we get angry and clench our fists, our jaws often clench too.
This connection between hand and mouth is an automatic response that goes back to pre-birth and infancy.
Have you ever noticed how a baby opens and closes its hands when feeding? This movement of opening and closing hands is so natural that it forms part of baby sign language.
The opening and closing of the baby’s hand are part of what is called the Babkin Reflex. It is one of many Primitive Reflexes, the survival responses present before a baby is born. After the birth, they transition to movements more suited to an environment with gravity. Each reflex has a unique motor movement pattern associated with it. Babkin is linked to the mouth opening when the babies’ palms are touched.
The Babkin Reflex is a crucial part of infant development because babies first learn about the world through their mouths. They start by putting things in their mouths, a process that helps them gather sensory information about objects and their surroundings, helping them survive and thrive during infancy. Parents must be vigilant not to leave dangerous items within easy reach.
As babies mature, the Babkin Reflex recedes and the connection between hand and mouth weakens in everyday activities. Most children will begin to rely more on other sensory inputs. However, the reflex can reappear when we exert ourselves physically, such as when playing tennis or driving a car without power steering.
The Babkin Reflex doesn’t disappear; it simply lies dormant until needed, if at all.
This reflex is a foundational building block and if not properly integrated, it can hinder further development in areas such as talking, speech and language skills.
Children with an unintegrated Babkin Reflex may: Stick out their tongue when writing or doing manual tasks; Hold tension in their bodies; Suffer from speech difficulties; Bite their nails or chew pencils; Crave oral stimulation.
Early intervention through reflex integration therapy can help them progress to the next stage of development.
If your child sticks out their tongue while writing, it could indicate that the Babkin Reflex hasn’t been fully integrated. For some children, this behaviour is an essential part of their writing experience and they may not be able to write successfully without doing it.
While it might seem like a harmless quirk, the Babkin Reflex plays a significant role in eating, developing headturning awareness and later communication skills. When left unintegrated, children may exhibit various challenges, including holding tension in their bodies, suffering from stuttering and other speech difficulties, biting their nails, chewing pencils and craving oral stimulation.
How can the Babkin Reflex be integrated?
If a child struggles to integrate the Babkin Reflex, they may benefit from Reflex Integration Therapy, such as MNRI Reflex Integration Therapy. This can help them progress to the next stage of development.
For children transitioning from nursery to primary school, it’s critical to have their reflexes checked, as unintegrated reflexes often indicate developmental delays, particularly in speech and language skills.
Usha Patel is a neurocognitive therapist at The Raviv Practice with over eighteen years of experience. She has been offering the MNRI reflex programme to children since 2015, alongside other programmes. Visit www.ravivpracticelondon.co.uk to find out more.
Keeping tweens reading
By Tanith Carey
Does it feel like you’re fighting a losing battle maintaining your tween’s interest in reading? Does your child always seem more interested in the quick fix of screens than books?
It’s understandable that parents worry. The human brain is wired for novelty and the bright lights and quick rewards of going online can feel immediately gratifying.
But it’s worth persevering. Books are a key way to help your child feel happier and less stressed. A National Literacy Trust survey found that keen readers between the age of 8 and 13 are three times more likely to have higher levels of mental well-being, compared to those who don’t engage with books at all. With books, kids learn to concentrate for longer and improve emotional intelligence as they empathise with the characters.
In a largely digital world, what’s a modern parent to do? As is often the case, part of the answer lies in taking action before your child hits tweenhood.
For ages 2 to 5, try limiting tech learning games to just ONE of your child’s many play options. Consciously cut down the digital babysitters because pre-schoolers need to develop their reading brains first.
After that, help kids become ‘bilingual.’ This means providing text both on screen AND on the printed page. Point out the difference between accessing information quickly online and deep, concentrated book-reading. Show them how to do both side by side.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist-in-training – which focuses on experience in the body – one of my favourite ways to do this is
Engaging tweens further with reading
Let them choose. While it’s tempting to encourage your children to read the classics you loved when you were little, let your child follow their own interests and get excited about a new book, whether it’s from the library or a bookshop. At the start of every school holiday, make a special visit to let your kids pick out their own. Looking forward to this trip and giving them a choice will make them more invested.
Go exploring together. Thanks to the internet, our children have never read more words or had access to more experiences. They can now browse through hundreds of websites and search any subject that interests them in seconds. In fact, research has found that the average person now reads as many as 100,000 words a day: about thirty four gigabytes a day across their various devices.
Don’t just leave them to it. Do some research to find out more about the subjects in a recent book that has interested them.
by helping children recognise how screens and books make them feel different.
As an example, help your child notice how immersive video gaming makes them feel tense and jumpy. Then notice how curling up with a good book and being able to take in information at their own pace makes them feel calmer. Role model book reading yourself and talk about how it makes YOU feel.
Make phone-free family time a treat rather than deprivation. For example, hold a phone amnesty where you ALL go to a café for a hot chocolate with your favourite books for half an hour’s reading.
When kids realise how good books can make them feel and how they bond you together, it marks the start of a life-long habit.
‘All my friends have a phone!’ is one of the 75 real world scenarios tackled in What’s my Tween Thinking? Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents, by Tanith Carey with Dr Angharad Rudkin, published by DK books.
Tips for reading with younger children
Don’t rush them. Just because children are able to sound out words, it doesn’t mean they can understand the meaning of the whole sentence. If children don’t really get what’s happening in a book, they can get bored and turn off reading early. Resist the temptation to get caught up in the class reading race over who’s on the most advanced Bi and Chip book.
Read WITH them. Once children are able to read fairly fluently around age 7, it’s easy to assume you can leave it to them. But according to the Kids and Family Reading Report, which surveyed over one thousand parents and their children, only thirty seven percent of parents of children ages 6 to 8 still read them bedtime stories.
This is despite the fact that children miss this ‘special’ time of the day with parents and they still reap huge benefits in understanding, vocabulary and engagement. A nightly reading session also sets up reading in their minds as a regular and relaxing habit.
Your Christmas stocking filler gift guide
By Sarah Lindsley
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Along with decking the halls, meal planning and panto ticket booking while the children are beside themselves with excitement, let’s not forget the presents. We are here to help! Our Christmas stocking filler gift guide offers you inspiration in the lead up to the festive season. With each gift coming in under £15 there may even be some of the Christmas budget left over to treat yourself!
H&M White Bunny
Musical Soft Toy
£12.99
From birth
This gorgeously soft and sweet bunny toy doesn’t just look cute in your baby’s nurserypull the small cord and it plays Brahms’ Lullaby. With this lovely, relaxing classical musical experience for your baby, you might even find yourself nodding off too! The bunny also has a prettily embroidered face and a very handy hook and loop-fastening hanger at the top so it can be easily attached to your baby’s cot or changing table.
Ages 5+
£11.99
Bring the beach to your kitchen with this brilliant magically moving play sand set. Made with larger grains of natural sand, it moulds easily and never dries out. Kinetic sand is a unique sensory experience that encourages hours of independent play. Unfold the box to discover a sandy play area complete with cutting, digging and raking tools so your child can make some seriously super sandcastles. The sand sticks to itself and comes with a tray for storage so even cleaning up is easy.
From birth
A perfect first book for your baby and suitable from birth with its soft, padded pages. With simple black-and-white illustrations and a touch-and-feel experience on every page, this beautiful book is designed to capture babies’ attention and even claims to help develop their eyesight. Providing fun, multi-sensory stimulation for babies and parents to enjoy together, this is a lovely first bonding experience for you and your newborn.
Ages 2+
Put your feet up while your toddler serves you tea and toast! This cute and compact kettle and toaster set has realistic functions and sounds that make kitchen playtime extra fun. Your little one will squeal with laughter as the toaster pops up the toast (two pieces of toy toast is included) and the light-up kettle whistles to the ‘boil’ before clicking off. Sturdy and well-made, this set will withstand multiple bangs and crashes from your mini chef.
Ages 12 mths +
This super cute sorting puzzle is made from FSC-certified wood and comes in a gorgeous palette of colours. The six colourful shapes fit into the corresponding slots on the wooden base, introducing your little one to both shape and colour concepts at the same time. The pieces are beautifully smooth and the perfect size for little hands. Pretty patterns make the set even more eye-catching. A great way to develop handeye coordination whilst also having fun!
Ages 8+
Hy-Pro Size 2 Skills Trainer Football
£11.99
Get World Cup-ready with this brilliant skills trainer football from Hy-Pro. Perfect for any young football enthusiast who is keen to practise their ball control and core skills. The ergonomic handle is easy to hold and the handheld cord linking the PVC football can be adjusted depending on both the age and the skills being practised, whether heading, passing or shooting. No need for a large space or multiple players. Your football fan can now play football anytime, anywhere!
Kinetic Sand Deluxe Beach Castle Play Set
John Lewis Wooden Shape Puzzle £10
John Lewis Toaster & Kettle Play Set £12.50
Ladybird Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth book £10.99
Ages 2-6
Ages 4+
Orchard Toys Games £9.75/£12/£6
Doggy Doggy Woof Woof! is an energetic, hilarious new matching and memory game where players pair doggy heads and bodies. There are two fun ways to play - for younger and older children. Shout ‘Doggy Doggy Woof Woof,’ stand up, pretend to wag your tail and shout ‘Waggy Waggy Woof Woof!’ In Peter Rabbit™ Don’t Wake Mr. McGregor, join Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy and Mopsy and race to collect the most fruit and vegetables! But don’t wake Mr. McGregor or you’ll have to return to the start! In a festive, travel-sized Elf Lotto, collect all the cheeky elves and be the first to fill your board with matching characters.
Ages 3-6
Ages 8+
Ages 4+
Campbell Busy Books Busy Park Board Book £6.99
Ages 2-5
Part of the Busy Book series, Busy Park is guaranteed to be a favourite at bedtime over and over again. There’s a sweet rhyming story and colourful and engaging illustration, but it’s the interactive nature of the book with its push, pull and slide tabs that really make it stand out. You and your tot can enjoy your day out at Busy Park together: visit the playground, make the animals run and disappear and even get the sunshine to come out. Busy Park has also been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Toy Guide (www.goodplayguide.com).
Crayola 24 Super Tips Washable Markers £8
Time to make your mark! Crayola’s 24 Super Tip markers are the perfect pens to get creative with, whether making big brush strokes in a favourite colouring book or creating detailed, fine lines for drawings and art projects. A win for parents too as the ink easily washes off skin and clothing, so you can let your budding artist have free rein. Good quality pens with a great range of colours.
Ages
Gamewright Sleeping Queens card game £12.99
Wakey wakey! The Pancake Queen, the Ladybug Queen and some of their closest friends have fallen under a sleeping spell and it’s your job to wake them up. Sleeping Queens was invented by 6-year-old Miranda Evarts, who thought up the game one night when she couldn’t get to sleep. With beautifully illustrated cards, players are quickly immersed in a fantastical world that requires strategy, decisionmaking, arithmetic and a little bit of luck. A great way to develop memory and maths skills whilst also having fun!
Ages 5+
Opening your child up to imaginative play and fantastic for practising fine motor skills, LEGO® offers so many options. This City Police Car set, featuring a cool police patrol car and accompanying police officer figure complete with torch and hat, will keep your child busy for hours as they zoom around the living room chasing the baddies. You can even use the LEGO® Building Instructions app to access the interactive building guide with amazing zoom and rotate viewing tools. Your kids will become master builders in no time.
Usborne A Sticker Dolly Story Christmas Mystery £5.99
It’s Christmas Eve and the Christmas Dolls get a call from Mission Control: all the presents have been stolen from Santa’s workshop and one of the elves is missing! It’s now up to the Christmas Dolls – Star, Robin and Clara – to save Christmas. A Christmas special in the new Sticker Dolly fiction series, the book comes with a sheet of colourful stickers to dress the dolls and keep the daring detective in our child busy over the holidays.
LEGO® City Police Car 60312 £8.99
Grandparents and childcare
By Claire Burgess
Childcare is a really emotive issue but one which all parents with young children need to consider at some point, whether just to free them up to attend an appointment or on a more regular, ongoing basis while they work.
It’s natural to consider whether it would be appropriate to ask your child’s grandparents to help you. In fact, they might offer to help or you may find you need to ask them. Either way, there are a few things to take into consideration. Here are some practicalities to think about.
Flexibility and commitment
Are the grandparents (also read friend/other family members) going to have the flexibility for the commitment that you need? Grandparents quite rightly have their own lives and possibly jobs. Are they going to be available on the days and at the times you want them to be?
Finances
These need to be discussed in advance. How will things like outings, travel and eating out be funded, for example. Do you need to agree a budget limit, per day perhaps? Are grandparents expecting to be paid something to care for the children and if so, how much? All of these things need to be established from the outset.
Where are they going to care for the children?
If the idea is that it will be in their own home, is this going to work for your child? Is their home safe? Do they have stair gates, pets, valuable ornaments? Will the children have some of their toys there? Do they have the right equipment and if not, will you need to buy duplicates eg cot, changing mat, pram to keep there? With all of this in mind, it is often easier to have the childcare at your own house. Just don’t be upset if things are moved round and tidied up!
Heating/electricity/food
Are you ready for the heating to be on and electricity to be used all day when you are out? Often older people (and actually anyone who is in the house all day!) feel the cold more and so might need to have the heating on to keep warm. Grandparents will also need to eat during the day, so will you provide a meal for them? These are all extra costs that need to be factored in.
Parenting
Your parenting styles may differ slightly but let yours have their say and don’t forget they’ve done it before! Have a discussion about your behaviour boundaries, how you like certain things to be done, such as toilet training and weaning, along with which foods you are happy for the children to have. This can often be a very delicate conversation but things will be smoother if you reach agreement from the outset.
Safety/First Aid
Are the grandparents ‘up to speed’ on how to care for children safely? Offer to sign them up for a basic First Aid for Children course before they start to care for them and always make sure they have a full list of emergency contact numbers.
Capability
Consider realistically how much care grandparents are going to be able to provide. We all know how tiring it can be to care for children all day and particularly if you are back to work full time, is this going to work? Also look at whether grandparents have the mobility they will need to run around after your child.
Illness
What will you do when your child is too poorly to go to nursery? Consider if it is going to be okay for grandparents to be exposed to coughs, colds and illnesses.
Relationships
Finally, consider your children’s and your own relationship with your parents. Are you going to be able to keep the childcare arrangement as a separate thing from your and your children’s family relationship with them? If not, it is worth considering if this is going to be the right childcare solution for you.
Don’t forget to always show appreciation for your parents/ parents in law who are helping out - this is a pretty huge undertaking and one which will help you out massively!
Claire Burgess is a director and family consultant at Bespoke Family (www.bespokefamily.co.uk), which offers tailored support from newborns to teens.
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Meet eco providers and sustainable food stalls on Harpenden High Street (10am-3pm).
St Albans Christmas Cracker Street Festival – 17 Nov
A free family event with food, arts, crafts stalls, and live music to celebrate the festive season (midday-11pm).
Festival takes place on St Peter’s Street.
Mudlarks Christmas Craft Fair – 17 Nov
Hertford mudlarksgarden.org.uk
Meet local artisans and crafters, and enjoy festive treats at this family-friendly event (11am-4pm).
Jingle All the Way – 18 & 25 Nov
Stevenage Kick off the festive season in Stevenage! The Bowling Green is the venue on the 18th for Christmas tree lights switch on, along with live musicians and a celebrity guest appearance. Then, witness the grand lighting of the Christmas lights across Stevenage on the 25th.
DENS Sponsored Sleepout – 22 Nov
Hemel Hempstead www.dens.org.uk/sleepout
DENS invites the community to its unique Sponsored Sleepout at Lockers Park School. This event includes team games, live entertainment, and a chance to experience what it’s like to sleep rough during winter. Participants will enjoy a free breakfast as a thank you for their support. All funds raised will help DENS continue their vital work for people facing homelessness.
Knebworth House Christmas Events
Stevenage www.knebworthhouse.com
Knebworth Christmas Fair
– 22 to 24 Nov
A festive shopping event with
over 250 stalls. Enjoy Christmas gifts and festive food.
Dine with Santa – 15 & 22 Dec
A meal with Santa for the family. A Christmas Carol – 20 & 21 Dec Experience Dickens’ celebrated work in the Banqueting Hall.
Hertford Christmas Gala – 22 Nov
Enjoy market stalls, live entertainment, and fairground rides in the town centre. Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm.
Hertford Castle Christmas Market – 22 to 24 Nov
Explore a magical Christmas market offering crafts, jewellery, and homeware on Hertford Castle Grounds.
Christmas Craft Fair – 23 Nov
St Albans
Get into the festive spirit with unique handmade gifts, decorations, and treats at this Christmas craft fair held at Fleetville Community Centre (10am-4pm).
Harpenden Christmas Carnival – 24 Nov
Harpenden’s vibrant Christmas Carnival includes Farmers’ Market stalls, Santa’s Grotto, funfair rides, and live entertainment in the town centre (12noon-3pm). Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm. Free entry.
Hertford Castle Christmas Market – 24 to 26 Nov
Kick off the festive season with a visit to the Hertford Castle Christmas Market. Nestled within the scenic castle grounds, this market boasts an array of stalls featuring homeware, crafts, and jewellery, perfect for early Christmas shopping and supporting local artisans. Enjoy fairground rides, live entertainment, and an assortment of food and drink stands offering seasonal delights.
Winter Wonderland at Hertfordshire Zoo – 25 Nov to 31 Dec
Broxbourne
hertfordshirezoo.com
Step into a magical Christmas wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and enchanting displays. Enjoy family-friendly activities, illuminated animal trails, and the
highlight for many – Santa’s Grotto, where children can meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift.
Batford Lights Switch On – 28 Nov
Batford www.harpenden.gov.uk
Enjoy carols, mulled wine, mince pies, and craft activities at this community festive celebration, 4.30-6.30pm. Free entry.
Wheathampstead Christmas Lights – 28 Nov
Wheathampstead Village www.wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk
Santa’s grotto, live animal nativity, live music, and funfair rides in picturesque Wheathampstead Village. 5.30pm-8pm (light switch-on at 6pm).
Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail – 28 Nov – 2 Jan
Gather the family for a festive scavenger hunt through Hemel Hempstead! Spot eight giant presents scattered from Marlowes up to the Old Town. Each present has a letter; collect them to spell out a secret word. Correct guesses could win a £200 gift voucher! Visit the Customer Service Desk in the Marlowes Shopping Centre or the library for more details.
Southdown Lights and Lanterns Extravaganza – 29 Nov Southdown, Harpenden www.harpenden.gov.uk
An event featuring stalls, Santa’s Grotto, carols, funfair rides, and a lantern parade. Free entry (5.30pm-7.30pm).
St Albans Museum Christmas Market – 30 Nov www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
St Albans Creative Christmas Market. Shop for Christmas gifts from local creative
Tring’s Christmas Festival – 30 Nov
The High Street will come alive with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and the glow of twinkling lights. Enjoy live music, Christmas stalls, and festive activities. Visit Father Christmas, indulge in some late-night shopping, and enjoy the lively market stalls. It’s a perfect opportunity to immerse
yourself in holiday cheer (3.30pm-8.30pm)
Christmas at Aldenham Country Park – 30 Nov to 24 Dec
Radlett www.aldenhamcountrypark. co.uk/winterfest
Head on an adventure around the farm to meet the animals, enjoy the fun farm activities and discover the secrets that unfold as you journey through Santa’s Magical Grotto!
Santa’s Grotto – 30 Nov to 24 Dec Bishops Stortford www.homeandeat.com
Make your child’s Christmas magical with a visit to Santa’s enchanting grotto at H@me & Eat! Santa and his elves will be ready to greet your little ones and hand out age-appropriate presents. Visit website for info on tickets.
Fantastical Christmas Revels at Hatfield House – 30 Nov to 31 Dec
Hatfield www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Discover the magic of Christmas at Hatfield House with its festoon-lit Stable Yard, ambient music, and unique shopping opportunities. Indulge in mulled wine and gourmet treats at the Coach House Kitchen, enjoy carol singing by local choirs, and don’t miss Mally’s Gin and Pizza Bar. Explore the pop-up gift shop for local items and a special tree decoration.
Complete your visit with wintry woodland walks and admire the 30ft decorated Spruce Tree on Palace Green.
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Standalone Farm Christmas Market – 30 Nov – 8 Dec Letchworth standalonefarm.digitickets.co.uk
A fun-filled festive market complete with music, food and shopping. And the animals will even make an appearance!
A delightful, small working farm set in 125 acres.
Redbourn Christmas Market – 1 Dec
Redbourn
Start your festive season in Redbourn at the annual Christmas Market on the High Street, featuring over 100 stalls of local crafts and delicious food. This not-for-profit event supports local festivities and the Cumberland Gardens Christmas lights. Enjoy live seasonal music, indulge in festive treats, and enter the yule raffle for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. 11am-5pm.
Mill Green Museum Hatfield www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk
Christmas at Watermill – 1 to 21 Dec
Traditional Christmas event with Father & Mrs Christmas. Multiple sessions daily.
Magic of Midwinter – 21 Dec
Celebrate the shortest day with music, activities, and festive food from 1pm-5pm.
Christmas at Mill Green Museum – 1 Dec
Hatfield www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk
It’s a race against time for Father Christmas to mill enough flour for all of festive treats that Mrs Christmas needs to make in the kitchen. Play your part and help them out with the Christmas preparations in this fun, immersive experience.
Southern Maltings
Ware
southernmaltings.co.uk
Pop-up Christmas Farmer’s and Craft Market – 1 Dec
Christmas market with local food and crafts. Entry by donation. A Christmas Carol by The Pantaloons – 8 Dec
Enjoy a unique performance with live music and interaction.
The Christmas Experience
– 14 & 15 Dec
A magical journey through a Christmas tree farm to Santa’s grotto.
Willow Carol Concert – 2 Dec
St Albans
Join the Hertfordshire Chorus and Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School for a festive evening of Christmas Carols at St Alban’s Cathedral. This annual
Christmas charity concert supports Willow, with lots of opportunities for audience participation. Enjoy the spirit of the season while contributing to a great cause. 7:30pm-9pm.
Crafty Chemistry at Christmas – 7 Dec
Stevenage
stemdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Get hands-on with festive science fun at the STEM Discovery Centre! Children and their families can create holiday-themed gifts like alcohol ink coasters, bath bombs, and sun catchers while exploring the wonders of chemistry. Suitable for ages 4-12.
Christmas in the Cave 2024 – 7 & 8 Dec
Royston
Experience the mysticism of Royston Cave during the festive season with a special guided tour by candlelight. Explore the ancient carvings and fascinating history of this unique site. For more details and to book, visit: roystoncave. co.uk.
Pokemania – 8 Dec
Hemel Hempstead
A Pokémon-filled day at Pokemania! With over 50 traders selling everything from vintage Pokémon cards to the latest releases, a trade zone, and a Pokémon GO tournament, this event promises excitement for all ages. Plus, enjoy familyfriendly activities, Pokémon cosplay, and more (takes place at Everyone Active, 10am-4pm).
Carols by Candlelight – 11 Dec
Letchworth Garden City
Over 100 voices will be performing Christmas carols. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with mince pies and mulled wine at The Garden Theatre (5.30pm).
Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park – 14, 15, 21-24 Dec
Shepreth, Nr. Royston
Experience the magic of Christmas at Shepreth Wildlife Park! Meet Santa and receive a special Christmas gift. Entry to the wildlife park is required but not included; a discounted entry rate of £10 per person is available on the day.
Stanborough Park’s Christmas Polar Penguins – 22 to 31 Dec
Welwyn Garden City
Take a magical walk through the park, find festively named penguins, and create wonderful memories. This fun and free event is perfect for families looking to enjoy the holiday spirit outdoors.
Pop Star Parties
Letchworth Garden City www.one2onerecording.com
Party like a pop star with your friends! Enjoy a photoshoot, record two songs, and star in your very own music video. Package includes a 2-hour party, refreshments, a group photo, professional audio recordings, and a music video. Email info@ one2onerecording.com for more information.
St Albans Treasure Trail www.treasuretrails.co.uk/ products/what-to-do-st-albansherts
A 2.2-mile self-guided spy mission walking trail around St Albans, suitable for ages 6-10.
Gosling Sport Park Welwyn www.better.org.uk/leisurecentre/welwyn/gosling-sportspark
Enjoy a revamped indoor play area, skiing, cycling, tennis, and gym activities for all ages.
Meet Father Christmas at Leaf Café Hertford www.leafcafe.co.uk
Take your children to a magical experience at Leaf Café’s Santa’s Grotto! Enjoy a personal moment with Father Christmas, and capture a cherished family photo in a festive setting with props. This 30-minute experience promises festive fun for the whole family (weekends in December).
Land of Lights: Mystica miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk
This stunning lantern show event takes place in Milton Keynes. Journey through an enchanting landscape illuminated by glowing creatures, majestic monuments and mystical surprises. Discover huge lanterns across multiple realms and let your imagination soar. Perfect for families, and adventurers! Visit website for dates.
East Herts Miniature Railway Ware ehmr.org.uk
Independent Miniature Railway located in the Hertfordshire countryside, within the grounds of Van Hage Garden Centre in Great Amwell (near Ware).
British Schools Museum Hitchin www.britishschoolsmuseum.org. uk
A host of activities to enjoy: Gardening and Crafts Club for pre-schoolers (Fridays 10.45pm); Storytime (Mondays 10.45am);
Messy Play (Tuesdays 10.45am); Baby and Toddler Dancercise (Wednesdays 10:45am); Pre-Schooler Singing (Thursdays 10:45am.)
Glazed Creations
Royston www.glazed-creations.co.uk
Glazed Creations is a pottery painting studio providing a friendly, relaxed environment to enjoy painting, pottery and creating homewares, gifts and treasures.
Laser Tag Parties at Hatfield Kids FunZone Hatfield www.funzonehatfield.co.uk
Light up the fun with Hatfield Kids FunZone’s brand new exclusive Laser Tag parties! Available on weekday evenings and weekends, laser tag parties feature 120 minutes of thrilling, high-octane fun – all within the three levels of a soft play centre! Parties are available for up to 24 kids, aged 6-12. Each party includes a safety briefing and 25-minute soft play warm-up, followed by 45 minutes of laser tag games, plus 30 minutes to relax and eat. Pizza Hut discount deals on offer too! Party fee £250 (off-peak), £330 (peak).
Family Entertainment at Campus West
Welwyn Garden City www.campuswest.co.uk
Discover Welwyn Garden City’s premier family entertainment destination at Campus West. Enjoy movies, soft play, roller skating, bouncy castles, and Humphrey’s café lounge. Sign-up for Zebra Discount and enjoy up to 50% off.
Rye Meads Hoddesdon
This delightful wetland reserve beside the River Lee is a firm favourite with walkers, birdwatchers, and photographers.
Rye House adventure park Hoddesdon www.rye-house.co.uk
A popular destination for families with young children for many years. Karting, softplay, laser combat and nerf wars.
Verulamium Museum
St Albans www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics.
Mr Mulligans Adventure Golf
Stevenage www.mrmulligan.com/stevenage
With two epic adventure golf courses plus a fantastic bar and a restaurant, whether you’re a big kid or a little kid, there really is something for everyone.
Pots of Art
Hitchin, St Albans potsofart.co.uk
Fun pottery painting. Create your own colourful pottery masterpiece.
Royston Library
Royston
Bookstart Storytime
Every Friday at 2pm. Suitable for 2-5 year-olds. Enjoy a story and a fun colouring activity.
Baby Rhyme Time
Fun for little ones every Wednesday at 10.15am and 11.15am.
Theatre
Sandpit Theatre
St Albans sandpittheatre.co.uk
Puss in Boots – 14 to 29 Dec
Puss In Boots and the Pea Green detective agency are ready to save pantoland from a terrible threat! This sword-swinging, paw-scratching, time-stopping pantomime is an action packed treat for all ages!
The British Schools Museum Hitchin britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
The Elves and the Jingle Bell Ball – 28 to 31 Dec
A packed show with more songs and silliness to keep the whole family entertained. The performance ends with a mini disco to celebrate the end of Christmas and the beginning of a new year!
Beam Hertford beamhertford.co.uk
Cinderella and the Glass Slipper – 30 Nov to 1 Jan
A magical pantomime experience with stunning visuals and original music. Perfect for all ages.
The Alban Arena
St Albans www.alban-arena.co.uk
Cinderella – 12 Dec
This laugh-a-minute pantomime promises magic, comedy, and a star-studded cast. Perfect for the whole family.
Gordon Craig Theatre
Stevenage
www.gordon-craig.co.uk
Peter Pan – 29 Nov to 21 Jan
Join Peter Pan for a magical adventure full of dazzling costumes, hilarious antics, and audience participation. Perfect for the whole family, this festive show promises unforgettable fun for audiences of all ages!
Wyllyotts Theatre Potters Bar
www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Charlie and the Chocolate factory – 5 to 10 Nov
Green Room Productions return with the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Nativity the Musical – 20 to 24 Nov
Nativity is a feel–good, hilarious and heart-warming musical for the whole family, featuring favourite songs from the movies. Aladdin – 13 Dec to 4 Jan
Embark on a journey filled with laughter, magic, and wishes galore!
The Old Town Hall Hemel Hempstead www.oldtownhall.co.uk
Scruff’s Christmas Adventure –30 Nov to 24 Dec
Join Scruff on a tail-wagging adventure filled with magical puppetry, hilarious characters, and lots of giggles!
The Radlett Centre Radlett
www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Captain Calamity – 17 Nov
Captain Calamity, the master of mayhem and magic, makes a welcome return for a show packed full of comedy and jawdropping science stunts for all the family.
Sleeping Beauty – 7 Dec to 3 Jan
Dazzling choreography, stunning sets, uplifting live music, glamourous costumes and plenty of audience participation!
The Spotlight Venue Hoddesdon www.thespotlightvenue.com
Santa’s Big Adventure – 15 to 24 Dec
Join Santa on his big adventure to find Ginger the gingerbread person’s special present. Packed with Christmas songs, audience participation and snow!
Peacock Theatre
West End www.sadlerswells.com
The Snowman
– 23 Nov to 4 Jan
Iconic Christmas show The Snowman returns to Peacock Theatre for its 27th anniversary. Based on the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs CBE and the animated film. A festive favourite that continues to enchant audiences of all ages and is a perfect introduction for children to dance. Discounted tickets for families available. Featuring colourful sets, extravagant costumes and exuberant dancing, that is a sight to behold.
Clubs & Classes
Bring Your Baby Boxercise
Borehamwood
Punch your way back to fitness with Mums of Steel’s fun boxing classes at Aberford Community Centre (Thursdays 2-3pm)!
These sessions offer various boxing drills and power walks to keep babies entertained while you get fit. £2 per session.
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes www.perform.org.uk Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Venues at Bishops Stortford, Sheering (new), Borehamwood, Broxbourne, Harpenden, Hertford, Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth, Radlett, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City. To book a FREE class visit www.perform.org.uk/try
Tappy Toes
St Albans & Harpenden
Is your little one bursting with energy or needs help coming out their shell? Then book a 3-week trial at Tappy Toes, starting in St Albans and Harpenden in January 2025! Active and energetic dance and movement classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years, tailored to support early development. For more information visit www.tappytoes. com/toddler-classes-stalbansharpenden or email stalbans@ tappytoes.com
Imagination Dance
Hertford, Hitchin imaginationarts.co.uk
With a range of sensory and creative dance classes specifically aimed at those with suspected or diagnosed additional needs. A magic movers class for age 7+ to
express themselves in dance, and other fun sessions are available too! Email for more information and to book your place.
Musicale Instrument
Demonstration Harpenden www.musicale.co.uk/ instrument-demonstration/ Try out musical instruments with Musicale, with tutors on hand to offer guidance. Takes place 9 Nov. Free event for ages 7+ (book in advance).
Southern Maltings
Ware
southernmaltings.co.uk
Mini Masterclass – Mathematics – 7 Nov to 12 Dec Classes to develop young children’s confidence. For ages 3 and 4.
St Albans Museum www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Museum Minis at St Albans Museum – 8 Nov and 13 Dec
Story and craft session for ages 2-4. £6.50 per child.
Babe Club sadiecentre.org/free-tasters
A free dance-based support session for new parents using silent disco headphones to encourage joy in movement (9 Nov, 10-11am).
Code Ninjas - Inspiring Young Techies
Hemel Hempstead www.codeninjas.co.uk
Master the secrets of Redstone – Minecraft’s engineering marvel, or perfect your Roblox Development skills at the new Code Ninjas Dojo in Hemel. All hardware and software included. For more information visit website or call 01494 623125.
Monkey Music
Harpenden, St Albans
Music classes for babies and toddlers. A supportive and nurturing environment with interaction and music. harpenden.stalbans@ monkeymusic.co.uk
KMDT Self Defence
St Albans, Hatfield www.kmdt.co.uk
KMDT is an all-inclusive, friendly club, encouraging families, juniors and adults to train together. Learn and train in the skills to keep you safe, including techniques to deter bullies. Call 07824883853 or email info@ kmdt.co.uk for more information or to book a free trial.
