Families North London March/April 2024 Print

Family friendly podcasts

By Andrew Campbell

Podcasts have become a huge part of many people’s lives, offering a wide range of interesting, informative and entertaining audio that can be listened to for free at a time that suits them. This applies to children too, with many high standard podcasts available that parents will enjoy sharing. They are a brilliant way for kids to absorb information and can be played in the car, before bed to wind down or while doing a jigsaw or colouring.

Story Pirates 5+

Stories written by children are given some polish but not too much, so they can be brought to life by adult actors, comics and musicians. Performers such as Clare Danes and Julie Andrews totally commit to the kids’ ideas which are often off-the-wall eg I Don’t Think So Day and The Squirrel Astronaut. www.storypirates.com

Rebel Girls 5+

An offshoot of the best-selling book of the same name, this podcast is all about championing clever and tenacious women. Each episode is about 20 minutes long and focuses on one extraordinary woman. Each is delivered by another extraordinary woman. Despite the gendered title, these are stories for everyone. ww.rebelgirls.com/podcast

Once Upon a Time in Zombieville 9-12

An award-winning, BBC sci-fi adventure podcast with funny bits! Featuring lead characters with visual impairment and dyslexia, Zombieville is for those who might struggle to read but still love a great story. With lots of action, expressive voice actors and real-life soundtracks, it’s like a comic book for the ears. www.bit.ly/BBCZombieville

Wow in the World 5-12

an inquisitive child every episode. The scenarios are typically fanciful: think "what if everyone wore the same colour?" or "what if snow got on the moon?" These are the kind of questions that inspire the quirky stories for this imaginative podcast. www.whatifworldpodcast.com

Activity Quest 5-12

Join presenters from children’s radio station Fun Kids, for a weekly podcast, as they visit locations nationwide and try out everything from archery to heritage railway rides to museum visits – even feeding tigers! Filled with fun ways to spend your weekend. www.bit.ly/ActivityQuest

The Week Junior Show 8-14

Each week, Bex from Fun Kids is joined by members of The Week Junior team to discuss their favourite stories, debate the week’s hot topic and discover whether the Real or Rubbish? report is fake news or the real deal. Recent news topics include Do animals have imagination? Should fireworks be banned? How are headlice helping historians? www.bit.ly/WeekJunior

The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian 5-8

A goofball, award-winning science podcast that tackles serious scientific enquiries and makes learning fun, even for parents. Hosted by Mindy, a klutz with a time machine, Guy and an ever-expanding cast of wacky characters, the podcast shares stories about the latest science, tech and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and will make them say "WOW!". www.bit.ly/WowInTheWorld

History Storytime for Kids 5-11

Sophie, 7, and Ellie, 5, and their daddy tell the stories and use lots of funny sound effects. Hear amazing stories of animals in history, stirring historical stories of love and betrayal and stories of strong women and how they changed the course of events. Uniquely, the podcast stars the charming children themselves who recount the stories with fluidity and humour. www.historystorytime.com

What if World 5-12

Hosted by Mr Eric who uses silly voices and crazy characters to answer a new ‘What if’ question sent in by

This serialised, science-fiction story, told in 15 to 20-minute episodes is perfect for driving around, road trips or even at bedtime. It centres on an eight-year-old boy living on a space station with his friends Abigail, Elias and Vale who explore the galaxy, help the occasional alien and solve mysteries. www.bit.ly/FinnCaspian

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel 8-12 Award-winning, serialised mystery series – start with episode 1 – with a voice cast of actual kids and a suspenseful plot. It will keep your tween hooked for hours. Listen along as 11-yearold Mars Patel and his pals JP, Toothpick and Caddie set out on an audacious adventure in search of two missing friends. www.bit.ly/MarsPodcast

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Securing a digital future

CFBL's CyberFirst team celebrates

As part of its commitment to preparing students for the workplace of the future, CFBL (Collège Français Bilingue de Londres) encouraged Year 8 students to participate in the CyberFirst Girls Competition.

This national competition aims to inspire girls interested in technology to pursue a career in cyber security. A team of four Year 8 students at CFBL achieved great results, coming 28th in the independent schools category. They had to tackle challenges from cryptography and logic to artificial intelligence and networking. They also learned soft skills that will prove invaluable for the future, such as teamwork, agility, and thinking outside the box.

Meet scientists at the leading edge of surgical research

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Want to do something fun, FREE, and family-friendly over the Easter holidays? Then make sure you visit the UCL/ WEISS annual science fair. On April 12, 11am-4pm UCL/ WEISS scientists and staff will lead hands-on demonstrations for children and adults, showcasing cutting-edge medical research that they are working on. Use a medical ultrasound scanner, try simulated keyhole surgery, and go on behindthe-scenes tours of their labs to see robot surgeons.  shorturl.at/mnsI8

Planet Earth III in Minecraft

The BBC and Minecraft have teamed up to create Planet Earth III DLC, with immersive landscapes, animals and game-based learning resources. The Planet Earth III Minecraft World is available now, free, for both Minecraft Education and on Minecraft Marketplace for Bedrock Edition.

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Fair Play breaks down barriers to playground use

An inclusive playground has opened in Finchley’s Victoria Park, aiming to empower disabled and non-disabled people of all ages to play together without exclusion or bias. In the UK, there are 16 million disabled people, of which 1 million are children, yet Scope found almost half of parents with disabled children say there are accessibility issues at their local playground.

Mums Nathalie Esfandi and Deborah Gundle co-founded Fair Play and fund-raised the money needed to build the playground after reflecting on their own children's experiences.

Misty Mole's mission for better eye health

Myopia – short-sightedness – currently affects 29 per cent of the population and is predicted to affect 50 per cent by 2050. Eye doctor Yasmin El-Rouby has written a series of books aiming to raise awareness of common vision disorders and the importance of early detection and prevention.

Her series of books, for 4 to 8 years, follows Misty Mole on a journey of selfdiscovery and acceptance as she learns to live with myopia. The series: Misty Mole Gets New Glasses, Misty Mole and the Eating Adventure, and Misty Mole and the Big Switch Off, has just been published by Neem Tree Press.

Yasmin hopes the relatable picture books will help children understand the importance of taking care of their eyesight.

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Handling common toddler sleep Early Years

By Heidi Skudder

After the baby months of feeding, getting to grips with naps and developing a routine and then finally moving onto solids, you’d think that the first year would be the hardest when it comes to sleep right? Wrong! Toddlers are notorious for their sleep challenges and while you may have had a baby who naps well and sleeps through the night, it is not unusual for this all to change

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Ivy House School Nursery

An exceptional start

At our preschool, excellence in teaching begins from day one. Young learners experience a comprehensive education, engaging in drama, music, outdoor learning at Golders Hill Park, and specialised instruction in sports, ballet, yoga, Mandarin, and French—all taught by the same expert teachers who guide our students up to 11 years old, and inclusive within our fees.

Every voice matters in our school, with nursery students actively participating in performances, emphasising the importance of communication and language development.

Led by dedicated early years practitioners and fully qualified teachers, our high-quality learning environment nurtures knowledge, skills and confidence. By age four, children seamlessly transition into a full-time prep school, establishing a robust foundation for their educational journey. www.ivyhouseschool.co.uk/early-years/nursery

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A hidden gem in Islington

Tucked away in the heart of Islington, our outstanding nursery is a spacious and green oasis for children. We’re proud to provide an exceptional and unique start to early-years education.

Surrounded by leafy trees, with its very own bug hotel, herb gardens and vegetable planters, the school offers wonderful outdoor and indoor learning opportunities. Sustainability and eco-awareness are key values. Here, children, families and teachers thrive. Happiness, confidence and independence are foundations of our school. Ofsted Outstanding in all areas for 12 years. We would be delighted to show you around our beautiful school.

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in their second year and beyond – welcome to toddlerhood!

Sleep for toddlers is complex. It’s not just about making sure they are well fed and awake for long enough during the day but also whether they’ve had enough of your attention to not crave it at night as well. Cue multiple visits to your bedroom once they can get out of their bed!

Nightmares

For many toddlers, imagination kicks in from around the age of 2. This can bring genuine fears of the dark, monsters or anything else their brain has convinced them is scary. This makes dropping off to sleep difficult and they may wake and need your support to settle down again. Reading comforting books together, favourite teddies or dolls and limiting TV exposure can be really useful, as can keeping a warm red or orange night light on.

Bedtime resistance

Another key stage in a toddler’s development is that they start to realise that they possess the language and control to be able to delay going to bed. "One more story, two more songs, I want milk, I need a wee," have been commonly heard by many a toddler parent! While this is a phase and happens to the vast majority of parents, it is important to consider sticking to your boundaries during this period so that bedtime doesn’t start to become a two-hour process. We speak to many parents who feel they have lost control and that their toddler now dictates their bedtime routine!

Co-sleeping

And then, of course, there is the idea that maybe they just want to be close to you. Sleeping in the same bed is

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Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori, with locations in Angel, Crouch Hill, Paddington, Tufnell Park, and West Hampstead, warmly welcomes children from 6 months old. Their French and English bilingual program – with an introduction to Mandarin –offers a nurturing environment where infants and toddlers can flourish under experienced caregivers. Regardless of linguistic background, all children are welcomed. Additionally, their organic, homemade 4-course lunches ensure children receive healthy meals that support their growth and development. With a focus on the Montessori method, their aim is to cultivate a stimulating environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. lpe.uk

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considered normal in many cultures.

The opinions of parents, about this arrangement, varies hugely in the UK. While some are very pro co-sleeping, others prefer separate beds and the prospect of a better night’s sleep without being kicked by little limbs. When it comes to night time sleeping arrangements, choose the best approach for your family.

Consistency

Some parents struggle with this. Whether you help them fall asleep or ask them to settle to sleep on their own, it is the consistency of whatever approach you take that helps. Doing different things can be confusing for a toddler and this can lead to multiple night wakes. Choose one approach and stick with it. The whole family will get a better night’s sleep.

Visual charts

With a pictorial bedtime routine on a wall in their room, you can refer to it at trickier times. If your toddler is asking for one more story, you can say "let’s look at your chart and see how many stories we have!" It gives them a point of reference and a sense of being in control, which is so much of what a toddler strives for.

Heidi Skudder is a Sleep Expert and founder of Positively Parenthood (www.positivelyparenthood.com) She is also a regular speaker at The Baby Show (www.thebabyshow. co.uk) taking place in London in March and October, Birmingham in May and Manchester in June.

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Little Lions – Dwight School London

Crafting an education that is all about the child

Our nurturing and enriching nursery in Woodside Park has received awards for Excellence and Innovation in Early Years Education as well as excellent inspection ratings from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

With an inclusive and student-centric core philosophy, our expert teachers craft a personalised journey for each child, rooted in care and respect.

Our world-class nursery is part of Dwight School London, a successful community of global schools, allowing our Little Lions to participate in school-wide events and activities.  “My child makes amazing progress and is happy, healthy and well balanced at the Little Lions Nursery,” – current parent.

Book your place at an upcoming Open Day at dwightlondon.org/families

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“Exceptional space” for first steps in learning

At PGHS Nursery, we understand the importance of positive relationships with parents. Working together we can create independent, resilient learners, ready for school life. We keep in regular contact and celebrate your daughters’ successes, big and small. We are proud of the positive parent reviews we receive.

“The way Mrs Harney leads the Nursery makes it an exceptional space for small children to develop into confident school children. All the teachers are excellent! We were amazed by how much Amelie learned during her time there. We will always remember PGHS Nursery as a magical part of Amelie’s early years.” – Mr and Dr Harris, September 2023. Book a tour or join our Open Morning. www.pghs.co.uk/nursery

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Fun-packed play to build skills and learning

Our nursery is a hive of learning and has a fantastic outdoor, woodland space for children to explore. Our spacious and colourful learning environment has up-to-date facilities to encourage your child’s development, from two years old, providing a happy and secure stepping stone from which your child can progress to “big” school.

We offer fun-packed activities to develop skills and understanding through play. Our highly qualified staff are dedicated and caring, with a wealth of experience in delivering early years education. Our recent Ofsted found our school continued to be Outstanding, with a rating of “Outstanding in all areas”. Inspectors said: “Pupils are enthusiastic about coming to this exceptional, nurturing and inclusive school,” and, “all pupils are encouraged to aim high and do their best”.  st-josephs.islington.sch.uk

Nurturing positivity

By Gail Hugman

No matter how skilled or knowledgeable a person might be, their attitude may well be the deciding factor in their future success, both personal and professional. Recent neuroscience has discovered the crucial role a positive attitude plays in the learning process, particularly during the primary years.

The second a child is born, its brain, with roughly 86billion neurons or nerve cells, “hits the ground running” making connections through senses and experience. Everything a young child does, feels, hears and sees creates pathways between these nerve cells, building a reference bank of experience. In the first three years, the connections the brain makes rise to one thousand trillion. Ninety percent of brain development is complete by the time a child is five. Although there is a default setting for the brain to function whether we engage or not, when it comes to learning, children who are actively engaged are going to be far more effective and so higher achieving than peers simply “going through the motions”.

Maintaining your child’s positive attitude

Encourage your child to be independent by teaching them skills: Start with self control and move on to organisation, planning and taking responsibility. Children love to have a positive, personal development reason for what they do that both has meaning for them and brings results.

Children don’t assume: Choose a regular date for a hot chocolate or breakfast alone together, say once a month. Clear everything to listen to how your child is getting on. This validates them and tells them they matter enough for you to clear space to talk to them.

If you can’t listen "right now", tell them when you will. Children are quite happy to wait until they have your attention if you let them know when that will be. Recognise effort. A child once told me I could photocopy a blank sheet of paper to help the school budget. I loved his creative thinking, took him to the photocopier and explained in a warm and friendly way the reason that it wouldn’t work!

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positivity to learning

The reason for this is that, as we grow, the brain takes its lead from what we do repeatedly. Where we make a conscious decision to put effort, the brain focuses connections. Children who enjoy what they’re doing and who have a positive attitude, actively engage. Active engagement creates the signal for the connections the brain makes to be “cemented” in myelin, a coating of fat and protein which make it “automatic”. This is how learning is assimilated and habits are created.

The brain doesn’t know whether what we’re doing is good or not, it just takes its lead from repeated behaviour and feedback from our surroundings, in this case, parents and teachers. The more positive our attitude, the more positive the connections and growth we make, which can lead to excellence in performance.

Reversing a negative attitude

Start with a clean slate: From now on, LISTEN to what your child has to say without interrupting, judging or criticising.

Listen without looking for a solution: This may mean ignoring the sullen voice and complaint that can come first.

Recognise that, up to puberty, children are based in feelings: Their brain is unlikely to have enough experience or reference to express the negative feelings which have caused the attitude change.

Demonstrate empathy and understanding: Be available to help your child deal with the inner conflict they feel.

Be prepared to make changes: in routine, in practical ways and even in yourself, if necessary.

Gail Hugman is a teaching and learning expert at Lessons Alive (www.lessonsalive.com) and author of 100 Things to Learn Before You’re 10, plus the soon-to-bepublished Making the Pennies Drop – Helping your Child Build Skills. Available from Amazon.

St. Andrew’s Montessori is Ofsted OUTSTANDING

“The quality of teaching is outstanding. Highly experienced staff provide an exceptional range of interesting and challenging activities that engages and motivates children.”

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New co-ed approach for Ivy House

With Ivy House School now offering a co-ed education, Headmaster Donal Brennan explains how the family feel of the school has been enhanced, feeding into its children’s success.

Small class sizes allow the school to give the children opportunities to mix across the years at playtime and in sports. Donal said: “All the nursery children know the Year 5s and 6s by name. They might be the ones helping the nursery children to put their coats on. All that helps to create the sense of Ivy House being a family school," said Donal. “Becoming co-ed means we can be fully a family school,” he added.

Ensuring the children are happy and have their voices heard is essential for empowering them to become selfmotivated learners – a cornerstone of the school’s high-performing, low-stress approach to the 11+.

“We are very good at walking that 11+ journey with parents. From Year 5, we have a bespoke teaching journey toward 11+ success with the least amount of anxiety. We are academically ambitious about getting the children into the right places when they are ready – and we have a proven track record of success,” said Donal. “We have a tutorial system within the school which means that English and maths are often taught in groups of two, four or six – or one to one – as part of their preparation. Our children preparing for 11+ do not need to be tutored,” he added. Donal ensures that through the 11+, life is as normal for pupils as possible.

“We say there should be more drama and more fun when it’s time for testing and that way everyone is energised and everyone gets prepared. Year 5 and 6 isn’t starved of life because everyone is doing this 11+ in a creaking, tortuous, paper-test-after-test way. That can cause so much anxiety. We are a preparatory school, in the traditional sense, doing the 11+ in the most modern way,” he said.

“We’re traditionally innovative," added Deputy Head Raffaella Merolla. “You get such an individualised, personalised teaching journey here, and it’s not only about hitting targets academically. You get a lead part, you get to have your voice heard, you get to perform in assembly, you get to be on a sports team.”

Donal agreed: “I know that some big schools will say, ‘We can’t guarantee that everyone will get a part in a play’. We can guarantee that everyone will get a part in a play. We re-write the plays to include everyone. Everyone’s voice is needed. That’s an important part of the drama programme." But this is no pressured arena. Pupils are encouraged to try again if they make a mistake in a performance. “Through mistakes, you learn," said Donal, adding, “and that’s really powerful, especially in maths. There’s a strong dialogue between teachers and children, and between children and each other about who might work with who to explore what part of an answer was right and which part might need changing. In that way they really learn to investigate, and try again,” said Donal.

The firm focus on the children’s experience of school led Donal and his team to incorporate movement breaks in lessons and extend break times. All pupils are physically active every day. With specialist teaching in music and drama, sports, classes from Chelsea Ballet, yoga, Mandarin and French included in the fees, a state of the art science lab and dance studio, as well as Learning in Nature for Nursery and Reception in nearby Golders Hill Park, there is a lot to enjoy, and, as the school’s co-ed cohort grows, the school plans to acquire a sports ground to evolve its already extensive sports provision.

“By enriching the children’s programme at school, you’re giving them so many skills that they are so ready for the next stage,” said Raffaella. “It doesn’t matter to the children that they're going to be in a much bigger year group. It does not phase them.“

Donal added: “We want to make sure that children leave Ivy House at 11+ saying, ‘We had the best childhood, achieved our academic goals and would do it all again’.”

Ivy House: rooted in arts and education

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Don't Panic! We Can Save the Planet!

Turn eco-worrier kids into eco warriors

With children naming “climate change” as the word of the year, according to Oxford University Press, it’s clear that it’s very high on the list of their concerns. Best-selling author James Campbell, who has written a book, Don't Panic! We Can Save The Planet!, is passionate about demystifying the importance of saving the planet for children – while making them laugh too! Get tips and tricks for the whole family with advice on making clothes, buying clothes, growing food, heating houses and how to use the toilet in a more sustainable way – all mixed together with James’ real-life escapades and silly stories. Don't Panic! We Can Save The Planet! published by Bloomsbury Children's Books, is perfect to help children understand what climate change is and how to stop it, while educating and comforting them that their planet has a future.

Time for British Science Week

British Science Week, a 10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths from March 8 to 17, marks its 30th anniversary.

This year’s theme is Time. A range of FREE activity packs, including Early Years and Primary, and other resources can be downloaded for fun activities at home. To find local events and download an activity pack, visit www.britishscienceweek.org

Families North London has teamed up with James and Bloomsbury Books. We have FIVE copies of Don’t Panic! We Can Save The Planet! to be won. Enter at bit.ly/compsFNL T&Cs at bit.ly/DontPanicTCs. Enter by April 23.

Don't Panic! We Can Save The Planet! is available from your local bookshop and online.

See James on tour. Dates: www.jamescampbellauthor.com

School fines at record high

A record 350,000 parents in England were fined for taking their children out of school on unauthorised holidays last year – 20 per cent higher than pre-Covid figures. The rise highlights ongoing concerns of a breakdown in relations between schools and parents over attendance and behaviour, since the prolonged school closures during the pandemic. More info: www.bit.ly/DofEStatistics

Dramarama Easter Holiday Drama Camps in NW3

Explore exciting drama games and fun packed performing technique activities to develop acting skills.

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Summer in the Alps

The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit? Summer offers enough green – the mountains – and blue – the sky – to set you up for the whole year, and plenty of fresh air to fill your families’ lungs.

With reasonably priced flights from London airports to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder.  With the main chalet – Au Coin du Feu – plus two chalets next door, you can organise your own meals, or join the party at "Au Coin du Feu" for dinners that you usually only dream of.  Family-friendly early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones not quite as active as you, with drinks in the bar for the grown ups – or in the Jacuzzi on the terrace – Paul and Francesca will make you wish this was home!

See more on Chilly Powder chalets for summer and winter at www.chillypowder.com and more on summer in Morzine at www.morzine-avoriaz.com/activites-de-plein-air-ete.html

Dramarama's 37 years of being a class act

Dramarama is celebrating 37 years of bringing acting, singing and dancing to children via holiday camps, weekly classes and drama exam programmes.

"We will be celebrating our birthday during the Easter Holidays with exciting Drama Workshops and Show Camps at South Hampstead High School, NW3," said principal Jessica Grant.

"Since 1987 we have provided children aged 3½ and older with fun-filled, exciting and creative performance arts activities, in a warm and nurturing environment."

Dramarama's experienced drama teachers continue to spark imagination, boost confidence, and create joy, bringing children of all abilities together to achieve their very best.

"We're looking forward to welcoming children to join our Dramarama celebrations over the Easter holidays," said Jessica. 07721 978503 ✉ info@dramarama.co.uk www.dramarama.co.uk

Nature activities for all the year

By Catherine Hughes and Becky Goddard-Hill

The impact of nature on wellbeing is well documented and getting children outside is proven to boost both physical and mental health. But how do you incentivise them with different, exciting, low cost and eco-friendly outdoor activities all year round? Think crafts, science experiments, scavenger hunts, beach and camping games. Here are just few nature activities you may want to take with you to liven up your next outdoor venture as a family. What’s in the bag?

Pop an object or two in your backpack as you walk and have the rest of your group ask questions to try and guess what it is. You can tell them the first letter of the object and they get ten questions to ask about it – to which you can only answer "yes" or "no". Best not to take anything too heavy or it will feel like a long walk!

Make a leaf wand

At the start of your walk find a long, slim but strong stick. As you walk, thread on the best leaves that you find. You might want to go for all large leaves or all orange leaves or maybe a mix. Encourage every member of your family to do the same – you’ll be surprised how different all your wands look. On your return, arrange your leaf wands into a vase for a beautiful display. If you have a neighbour or older relative who doesn't get out much, consider gifting them a leaf wand to bring a bit of nature’s treasure into their home.

Letter observation game

Each person chooses a letter from the alphabet and tries to spot things beginning with that letter, as they walk. See who spots the most. Because this can be tricky for younger children, it is fine to use descriptive words too so if you have chosen B for example, you could say "blue sky" or "big tree". Or just "bench" if everyone’s ready for a sit-down! You may want to specify that each word can only be used once, or take a notebook to keep track of your spots.

Catherine Hughes and Becky Goddard-Hill are coauthors of A Year of Nature Walks and Games, packed full of ideas to keep kids entertained in the great outdoors all year long. It features crafts, science experiments, scavenger hunts, beach and camping games plus lots and lots of ideas on how to make the great outdoors inspiring. Available from good book stores and online retailers.

Three fun nature challenges

Make sure you agree on a "base" before you start. Find five stones, then bring them back to base and see if you can use them to build a tower that doesn’t fall over.

Choose a marker such as a particular tree. Balance a paper cup on your head and walk to the marker, then back to base without the cup falling off. Find some twigs, bring them back to base and use them to form the first letter of your name – or your whole name if you want a bigger challenge.

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Family Theatre

Ongoing

Saturdays

Tales from the Shed

Mar 16 & 23. (Check website for later dates. See Easter Bunny Tales, Apr 2-6.) Vibrant, inclusive and informal show. 10am & 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6m free, must book. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Mon & Tues

Interactive Storytelling

Until March 25 & 26, check website for later dates.

Mon: various times. 0-5. The Playroom, N15 5QX. Free. Book via thetoyproject.co.uk

Tues: various times. The Woodman N6 5UA, 0-5. From £7.50 parent & child. www.littlesupernovas.com

Sundays

Les Aventures de Martin Avril

Join Martin and his suitcase full of magic. Puppet show with musicians from around the world. In French 10.30am, English 11.20am, at Music Tree, N1 1TP. 6m-6. From £15 adult and child. www.lesaventuresdemartinavril.com

Fridays Planet Play

Mar 15 & 22 (check website for later dates). Interactive, sensory show. 10am. Some dates 11.30am too. 0-3 Chickenshed, N14 4P. Adults £10, children/babies free, must have ticket. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Until...

Until Mar 23

My Neighbour Totoro

Be beguiled and amazed by this intricately constructed staging of the 1988 Studio Ghibli animated feature film, from the Royal Shakespeare Company and the film’s composer Joe Hisaishi. 6+. Barbican Theatre, EC2Y 8DS. Various prices.

www.barbican.org.uk

Until April 14

The Everywhere Bear

One day Class One’s bear falls from a backpack and has his own adventure. 3-8. Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Until April 21

Medusa’s First Kiss

A story about fitting in and finding friends. Various times. 10+. Little Angel

Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Day by Day

Mar 1-Apr 20

Persephone – A Tale of the Seasons Separate performances for 6-18m and toddlers 18m-3. Various days/ times. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH. Adult £14, child £12, Fri 4.45pm £8. www.littleangeltheatre.com

Mar 3

Kickmouse Mysterium

A comedy fable about perseverance and achievement. 11am, 2pm. 3-11 Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £12. www.jacksonslane.org.uk

Peter and the Wolf

Family concert, part of Vauvxhall’s Mini-Classical Festival. All ages. 12pm & 2pm. Edinburgh House, Kennington, SE11 5DP. Adult £6.13 inc fee, up to 3 children free, must register. www.classicalvauxhall.com/ programme

Mar 7-April 13

Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet Fast-paced 90-minute production, created for young people. (See Romeo & Juliet Workshops in Events Mar 30Apr 13.) The Globe Theatre, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. From £10 standing www.shakespearesglobe.com

Mar 10

In the Dead of the Night

Lily must face her fears and save the day, based on Arthur McBain’s picture book. 3+. 11am, 2pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £12. www.jacksonslane.org.uk

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Garden Centre

Kid Carpet wants to win the Garden contest. The Noisy Animals really want to run a garden centre. Nothing could possibly go wrong. With catchy songs and puppetry. 11am, 2pm, 3-8 artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12 www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 13-14

Zog and the Flying Doctors Can Princess Pearl convince her uncle that princesses can be doctors too? Various times. 3+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 17

Boxed In Largely non-verbal show exploring the unspoken barriers of attitudes and behaviour that surround us. 11am & 2pm. 3-6. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 18

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club

Grown up comedy. Babies u15m welcome. 12pm. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. £12. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Mar 23-Apr 21

Bear Snores On

A winter Frost covers the trees of Regent’s Park. A snowstorm is brewing, and a tiny Mouse is looking for somewhere warm and safe to hide...a nearby cave could hold the answer but what else does it hold? Something big and brown and fluffy? Grab your backpack and join Mouse on a magical theatrical journey as she finds fun, courage and a whole bunch of new animal friends. Bear Snores On is inspired by the beloved picture book for anyone aged 4+ with a sense of adventure. U4s welcome but everyone aged 2

What's On

Bear snores on Mar 23-Apr 21

Regents Park Open Air Theatre

and over must have their own ticket. openairtheatre.com/production/bearsnores-on

Mar24

Massive Magic Show for Kids

Morgan & West bring their trademark wit, whimsy and silliness. 5+. 11am, 2pm. Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA. £15 www.jacksonslane.org.uk

The Greenhouse

Did you know that plants have senses just as we do? The Greenhouse is a dance and theatre adventure for the whole family – and you get to plant your own sunflower. 4+. 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 30

Wifi Wars

3pm show, 1hr no interval, 6+. 7pm show, 1hr 30, inc interval, 11+. Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and priz-

es! artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 30-Apr 1

The Singing Mermaid

The singing mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus but soon finds she’s been tricked. Will she ever escape? And who will help her? 3-8 Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Mar 30-Apr 13

Family Storytelling

(See related Family Workshops in Events Mar 30-Apr 13) Macbeth, Apr 12, 13. 11am, 2.30pm. £15.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 29, 30. 11.30pm, 2.30pm. £15. The Tempest, Apr 10, 11. 11am, 2.30pm. £15. 1hr, Aimed at 5-12. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com

Apr 2-6

Easter Bunny Tales

Egg-stra fun from the Tales From The Shed team. 10am & 11.30am. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. 0-6. £7. Under 6m free, must book. www.chickenshed.org.uk

Apr 2-7

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

This hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. 2-6. Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 5

Andy and the Odd Socks

The Are You Ready to Rock? Tour. 3pm. Indigo at The O2, SE10 0DX. From £23.90. www.theo2.co.uk

April 4-13

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

Specially-adapted version for 3+ by the English National Ballet and English National Ballet School. The magician Rothbart has turned Princess Odette into a swan: only at night can she return to human form. Will Prince Siegfried be able to save her, or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery? With a narrator to help young viewers follow the story, a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, beautiful dancing, and gorgeous costumes, this is the perfect introduction to the joy of live ballet and a fantastic family day out. 1hr 30m with interval. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. From £12. ballet.org.uk/myfirstballet

Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles

– A Gameshow for Awful Children

The UK's favourite French comedian channels his acerbic humour and quickfire wit into a family gameshow, pitting children against adults and each other to try and find the most awful child. Winner: Best Kids Show 20222 – UK Kids Comedy Festival. 11am, 1.30pm Rel. 6+. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. £12 www.royalalberthall.com

Apr 5 & 6

The Velveteen Rabbit

Toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and dance, with BalletLORENT. Updated to include a new ending and additional characters. 45 mins with cast-meet at end. For 4-10 and their adults. 11am & 2pm. From £18. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN www.sadlerswells.com

Apr 8

The Great Stink

Join English Touring Opera in Victorian London for a hilarious, fun-filled family show about poo… lots of it. Second in the ETO’s series of operas about climate change. 11am, 2pm. 7+ artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 11

The Showstoppers’ Kids Show

An improvised musical show for kids of all ages. 1pm & 3pm. 5+. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 12-13

Princess Smartypants

Subversive, fun-filled adventure. Perfect for anyone who wants to see what happens when girls are in charge of the castle. 4+. Fri 2pm, Sat 11am & 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 14

The Amazing Bubbleman Combines comedy and artistry to explore the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles. 2pm. All ages. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. £14, £16. www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Goldilocks The Ballet

Let’s All Dance create an Easter Treat with a 40s vibe, with their crystal-clear storytelling. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. Adults |£15,concs £13. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk

Apr 21

The Three Bears Bring your bears on an adventure in

the woods, with original music, puppets and a tale you thought you knew. Fun and friendly. u6. 11am, 2pm. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 23-27

The Wind in the Willows

A riotously comic retelling, performed by ELODS. All ages. 7.30pm. Sat 12.30pm, 5.30pm. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. Various prices. www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Apr 28

Choogh Choogh

Three artists evoke, the sights, sounds and smells of the trains, hawkers, festivals, musicians, rivers, jungles and cities of India. 25mins plus stay and play. 11am, 2pm. 2-5. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

April 30-Aug 24

Spirited Away

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film reimagined for the stage. Performed in Japanese with subtitles. English translation visible from all seats. 7+. Various prices. London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES https://londoncoliseum.org

May 4-6

The Lion Inside

Heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse. 3+. Various times. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

May 12

Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles – A Gameshow for Awful Children 11am, 2pm. 6-12. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £12. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Events

SEN sessions

Some venues run sessions for children with special needs. See our page at www.bit.ly/FNLsend

Ongoing

Starting Jan

Coding Club

New. Tottenham Community Sports Centre, N17 8AD. Look out for taster session and full details online. 8-15 Free www.breadlinelondon.co.uk

Bow Street Police Museum

Family trail 5-7 & 7-11. Often has bookable holiday activities. Bow Street Police Museum WC2E 7AW. Open FriSun. Adult £6, u12 free. bowstreetpolicemuseum.org.uk

Whitewebbs Museum of Transport

Open Tuesdays and the last Sunday in the month, 10am-4pm, last entry £3pm. Check website for closures. Whitewebbs, EN2 9HP. Adults £11, 5-12 £5.50. www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk

The Box Rocket

Play exhibit, 0-8, running alongside permanent play spaces, 0-11, designed to fire up children’s imaginations. Often has holiday events. Must book. Discover Children’s Story Centre, E5 4QZ. www.discover.org.uk

Ted’s Space Adventures

Planetarium show, u7s. 11.30am, weekends &school hols. Check website for The Sky Tonight, 7+, We Are Guardians 7+, and other shows. Plus see Earth From Space through a satellite lens, inc with ticket. (Often runs Holiday to Space fun for 3-6 school hols.) Booking advised. Adult £12, child £6. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. www.rmg.co.uk

Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz & Walks Various dates. Venues throughout North London. www.bringyourbaby.org

Bruce Castle Museum

Explorer gallery with interactives and dress-up, 3-8. Free. Plus there is a Mystery Manor Trail with sticker booklet for £1, and a Tree Trail. Weds-Sun 1pm-5pm. N17 8NU www.brucecastle.org/families

Secret Garden Pop-Up Café

Check online for dates. Activity sessions for little ones, and cafe. Salisbury House, Bush Hill Park, N9 9LA. www.thesecretgardenpopup.com

Monthly, first Friday

Health and Nature walk

10-11.30am. All ages. Islington Ecology Centre, N5 1PH. Free. www.friendsofgillespiepark.co.uk/ blank-3

First weekend of the month and hols Cutty Sark Family Fun

Meet colourful characters from the ship’s past. Talk to the captain, chat with the cook, or even Nannie the figurehead. (See Sea Shanty Singers Mar 2&3. April 6&7, May 4&5 various times) Follow a free family trail and discover what life was like on board as a 19th century sailor and join in musical storytelling sessions inspired by Cutty Sark’s crew. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

Storytelling and Music for 0-4s Various Weds and Thurs, Various times. £6. Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com

Saturdays until Jun 24

Transformative Futures

Weekly collective for young people to think, discuss and create together. 15-

25. 2.30-4.30pm. Free. Book. Camden Art Centre, NW3 6DG www.camdenartcentre.org

Sundays

Junior Park Run 2km

Fun family runs. Enfield Town Park, EN2 6TJ, Lordship Rec Ground, N17 6BQ, Priory Park N8 8LN, Caledonian Park N7, Highbury Fields N5, Friary Park N12 9PQ, London Fields, E8 3EU, Leyton Jubilee Park, E10 7BL, 9am. 4-14 Free, register. www.parkrun.org.uk

Sundays

Crafternoons

Until April 21. Not April 7. 2pm-4pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3. 3-8s and their families. Free, drop-in. Check dates online. www.jw3.org.uk

Sundays

Wonderful Wildlife Weekends

Until Mar 24 (check website for later dates) 1pm-3.30pm. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. All ages Free, drop-in. www.wildlondon.org.uk

Every other Sunday

Wonderful Wildlife Weekends Mar 10, 24, (check for later dates). 1pm-3pm. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW. All ages. Free, drop-in. www.wildlondon.org.uk

Sats & Suns

Character Encounters – Sats. Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life. Various times.

Discover Sundays – term-time. Creative activities. Drop-in. Plus hands-on galleries and trails. Has holiday activities. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. All ages, Free. www.rmg.co.uk

SAT 30 MAR & MON 1 APR

What's On

TUE 2SUN 7 APR

North Finchley, N12 0GA

See the full Easter Holidays line up at artsdepot.co.uk

What's On

Mon & Weds

Piano Academia

Workshops with piano tuition, drawing, stories, reading, creative writing and more. 3.30-6.30pm. 6+. Coombes Croft Library, N17 8AG. Free. www.haringey.gov.uk/events/202203/ piano-academia

Fridays term-time

Singing, Stories and Crafts

Various times. u5. London Transport Museum, WC2. Free with entry. Adult £24 – annual pass, Child free. ltmuseum.co.uk

Tuesdays in term time

Library Club

With reading corner and diverse book-pairing service. 0-11. 3.305.30pm. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN. Free, drop-in. www.hackneyshowroom.com

Wednesdays

Easy Rollerz

Hang-out for babies, toddlers and their adults, with soft play and music. 1010.45am for pre-walkers. 11am-noon 1-2s on the move. £3 donation. Book. Hackney Showroom, N4 2BN www.hackneyshowroom.com/ easy-rollerz

Weekends, Fridays and holidays

Play Studio

A place for families to play, make and create together. Plus Story Space (weekends, Thursdays and holidays) and Tate Draw, every day. See Read Aloud, Mar 2. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. All ages, Free. www.tate.org.uk

Until...

Until Mar 28

Fantastic Camden

Exhibition exploring the many links between Camden and fantasy, magic, mythological creatures, science fiction and fantastical buildings. May suit some older children. Camden Local Studies & Archives Centre, WC1X 8PA. www.camden.gov.uk/local-history -exhibitions-and-events#pxiv

Until Apr 14

EmotionAir

Art meets balloons at the new Balloon Museum, EC3R 6DX. From £32, child from £18, u4 free,

www.balloonmuseum.world/lp-london

Spies, Lies and Deception

Exhibition: Discover 100 years of intrigue, deceit and real-life secret agents. Plus Story Seekers trail, 5+ every weekend (check for hols). Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ. Free www.iwm.org.uk

Until Apr 16

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers turns 30!

Showcasing behind-the-scenes shots, set pieces, models and original artwork. See website for Easter kid’s workshops. Closed Mondays. The Cartoon Museum, W1A 3AE. Adult £9.50, u18 free. www.cartoonmuseum.org

Until Apr 28

Capturing The Moment

How the arrival of photography changed painting forever, with works by Picasso and Warhol. (Plus, until May 22, Uniqlo Tate Play Make Studio: Kinetic - create an ever-changing collaborative mobile, free.) Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. Adult £20, child £5, U12 free. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

Infinity Mirror Rooms

Experience two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Be immersed in endless reflections Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. £10. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

Until May 6

Turn It Up: The Power of Music

Explore the hold that music has over us in this fun, family-friendly experience. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. Adult £10, child £8, u5 free. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Booking until May 31

Power Up

Consoles and games from the past 5 decades. 5+. Must book. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. £10, Annual pass £15. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Until Jun 2

Skateboard

Chronicling the history of the skateboard. With bookable skateboard ramp for 16+ booking until Mar 28. Worth checking website for possible Easter

sessions for u16. See Apr 9-11 for Design Camps. Exhibition adult from £16, 11-15 from £8, u11 free. www.designmuseum.org

Until Jun 9

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Family-friendly immersive telling of the Apollo missions to the moon, and the Artemis missions due this year. Will please families and space buffs too. There is one very loud noise as Apollo 11 takes off. All ages. From £25, child from £15. U3 free. Dynamic pricing. Book ahead Lightroom, N1C 4DY www.lightroom.uk

Until Jun 23

Legion: Life in the Roman Army What did life in the Roman Army look like from the soldier’s perspective? Follow Rattus, AKA Claudius Terrattus, on the Horrible Histories trail of fun interactive stations for all ages, as you walk around some truly remarkable archaeological treasures, some of which have never before been seen in the UK. (There are some ancient human skeletons.) Plus Mar 9 Impossible Images: Rome 10am-4pm, free drop-in (possibly also Mar 30, Apr 27). And Mar 2, 16, 23, Apr 20, May 18, 25 Making Mosaics: Rome, free drop-in. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Various prices. U16 free. www.britishmuseum.org

Until Jun 30

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Various prices. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD www.nhm.ac.uk

Until Sep 8

Japan: Myths to Manga Exhibition. Explore how landscape and folklore have influenced Japan's culture, technology and design. See activities on Mar 9 & 10. See website for Easter activities. Young V&A, E2 9PA. £10.

www.vam.ac.uk/young

Until Sep 2025

The Future of Money

Can the tooth fairy go cashless? Who decides how we pay? Plus, until June, Pardner Hand, how the Windrush Caribbean community were denied access to banking and what they did about it. Bank of England, museum

entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. Free.

www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Day by Day

Mar 1-2

Little Red Riding Hood

Storytime & Craft Party. Various times. 2-7. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £5, redeemable against books on the day.

www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

Mar 1-3

The Baby Show with Lidl GB Excel Centre, E16 1XL. Prices vary. www.thebabyshow.co.uk/excel/tickets

Mar 2

Read Aloud

And draw along with children’s author and illustrator Joelle Avelino 2-3pm. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. Free. www.tate.org.uk

Mar 2, Apr 20

Nearly New Sale

Mum2Mum Market Haringey. Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at a fraction of the high street price. Parents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. 10am-12noon. Earlham Primary School. N22 5HJ. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Great Fire of London Family Walk Run by the Museum of London. See Roman London Walk Mar 23. (Later dates may be available.) 5+. 10.30am. £8. Child £6. www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Mar 2 & 9

Workshops

Learn to Juggle 8+ to adult

10.30am. Learn to Solve the Rubik’s Cube 8+ to adult. 11.30am. (Plus Mar 2, 12.15pm).

Dugdale Arts Centre, EN2 6DS. £6. www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk

Mar 2 & Apr 27

Comedy Club 4 Kids Stand-up comedy without the rude bits. 11am. Park Theatre, N4 3JP. £15. www.parktheatre.co.uk

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Mar 5

Reusable Nappy, Baby Clothes and Maternity Wear Give and Take 10am-11.30am. Islington Ecology Centre, N5 1PH. Free, book. www.realnappiesforlondon.org. uk/event/islington-reusable-nappy-baby-clothes-and-maternity-wear-give-and-take-5

Mar 6-Apr 24

Disney 100: The Exhibition Celebrates iconic characters and stories from Disney’s past and present, including Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel. Lots of interactive fun for families. Excel Centre, E16 1XL. Various prices. www.excel.london

Mar 8-9

Five Minutes Peace

Storytime & Craft Party. Various times. 2-7. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £5, redeemable against books on the day. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

Mar 8, 15 & 22

Mini Play

Creative sessions for babies, toddlers and their carers. Messy play, sensory and singing. 1.30-3pm. Young V&A, E2 9PA. £10. www.vam.ac.uk

Mar 9

Make-Lab Workshop: Paper Theatre Family workshop with puppeteer and theatre maker Aya Nakamura, and be introduced to Japanese folktales. (Compliments Japan: Myths to Manga exhibition.) 10.30am-12.30, or 2pm-4pm. 7-14. Young V&A, E2 9PA. £18-£22. www.vam.ac.uk

Marching Orders: Marvellous Medicine

Family tour. Delve into the world of Army medicine. About 30mins. 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. 5+. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Drop-in, first-served, free. www.nam.ac.uk

Alternate Saturdays from Mar 9

Chess Club

5-17. 2-3pm Improvers, 3-4pm Advanced. To reserve a space and check dates, call Enfield Town Library, EN2 6AX. 0203 833 1831.

March 9-10, 16 & 17

Young Astronomers: How long does it take to travel to other worlds? Ask an astronomer.

Observatory Unlocked: Want to travel through time? Discover the secrets of astrophotography. Drop in. Part of Science Week Events. See website for more. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. Free for Planetarium ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors www.rmg.co.uk

Mar 10

Create! Studio: All family members are invited to create together. 11am4pm. Must book. 4+. (check for later dates.) £3.

Family Design Challenge: Create a family kimono design using block printing. 12pm-4pm, drop-in. 5-14 Free. Young V&A, E2 9PA. Entry free www.vam.ac.uk

Mar 15

Diving into the Dark: Supermassive Black Holes

Online lecture about the latest research. Age not given. May suit space fans. Part of Science Week events. 6-7pm. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. Free. Register www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/online/diving-dark-supermassive-black-holes

Mar 16, May 18

Mum2Mum Market Enfield

Top-quality baby and children’s clothes sold by mums to mums at a fraction of the high street price. Par-

ents with outgrown goods can sell and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. 10am-12noon. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Avenue, EN1 2BA. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Mar 16

That’s Not My…

Sensory storytelling. 10am, 11.30am. 2-7. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £6.99. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Be amazed by biology. 2pm. U12 and their families. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org

Mar 16-17

The London Festival of Railway Modelling

Expect over 40 of the UK’s biggest model railways, with layouts from the UK and beyond. Plus shopping. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Adult advance £15, child £8, u5 free. www.alexandrapalace.com

Mar 17

Holi Colour Dance Party

Professional performances, dancers, drummers, DJ, dance-along, food stalls – and colour – to celebrate Spring. 11am-4pm. Swiss Cottage. Various prices. www.magicofindia.org/holicolourparty

Mar 20-Apr 1

Haft-sin Trail

Find the eggs, which represent different symbolic ingredients in the Persian New Year celebration of Nowruz, one of the oldest celebrations still marked by humans. (Complements the Nowruz exhibition Mar 6-Apr 1. Free. Gallery open Thurs to Tues 12-4pm. Weds 11am-3pm. Except private events. Check website.) Nowruz Bazaar Mar 17, 11am -5pm. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG. Free. No book. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whatson/Haft-sin

Mar 21-24

The Stitch Festival

Some workshops welcome children. Many are for all abilities. Business Design Centre, N1 0QH. www.thestitchfestival.co.uk

Mar 22-23

Monkey Puzzle

Storytime & Craft Party. Various times. 2-7. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. £5, redeemable against books on the day. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

Mar 23-Apr 14

Easter Adventure Quest

Track down the eggs for a tasty treat. 10am-5pm. (Plus, Mac’s free indoor and outdoor discovery trails). Kenwood House, NW3 7JR. £2 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ places/kenwood

Mar 23

Roman London Family Walk

Run by the Museum of London. (Later dates may be available.) 5+. 10.30am. £8. Child £6. www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Minithon

Fun open athletics competiiton Y3 to Y7. 11am, 12.30pm. Lee Valley Athletics Centre, N9 0AR. £18 www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/ lee-valley/athletics-centre/kids-activities

The Little Children's Market London NEW: Baby and children's nearly new sale. 10.30-12pm. Book a stall for £17. Buyers £2, children free. Enfield Grammar Upper School, EN2 6LN thelittlechildrensmarket.com

Mar 24

What's On

What's On

Hop To It – Easter Trail

Follow the clues and claim your prize. 1-3pm. Stephens House and Gardens, N3 3QE. £4.50 per map/prize. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com

Party On Purim!

Storytelling and puppets, Junk Orchestra, hamantaschen baking singa-longs, face-painting, costumes, crafts and more. 4-8. 11am. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. Adult £10, child £9, u2 free. www.jw3.org.uk

Mar 29-31

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Complete the Easter adventure, visit the mini zoo, and more. Adult £11, child £8, u2 free. Family £35. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Mar 29-Apr 14

Space, Race and Fly

Mar 29-Apr 1: R/C helicopter scavenger hunt and time trial. £3.

Mar 29-Apr 3: Robot Racing, £5

Mar 30-Apr 2: Mobile planetarium, £5

Apr 3-8: Paper Airplane Contest, £3

Apr 4-8: Airfix Make-and-take workshop, £5. 4+

Apr 6-9: Bubbly Maths, £5

Apr 9-14: Lego workshop, £3

Apr 10-14: Up An’ ’At ’Em History have a go activities, £5

Apr 11-12: Aircraft Access: Get up close with the Bristol Sycamore, Hawker Tempest, English Electric Canberra and the Gloster Meteor, £12. Entry free. Parking charge. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london

Mar 29-Apr 14

Bluey at Kew

Outdoor activities and games inspired by the show. Plus you can meet Bluey at intervals each day. Inc with entry. Various prices. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE www.kew.org

Mar 29-April 14

Easter At The Farm

Cuddle a fluffy chick, pet the lambs, meet and learn about other animals. Join a hen-tastic egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny. Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, EN5. Adult $.95, child £7.95. www.lewisoflondon.co.uk

Mar 30

Marching Orders: New Perspectives

Family tour. How conflict can create surprising and shocking stories. About 30mins. 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm. 7+. National Army Museum, SW3 4HT. Drop-in, first-served, free. www.nam.ac.uk

Mar 30-Apr 13

Family Workshops

(See related Family Storytelling in Family Theatre Mar 30-Apr 13)

Romeo and Juliet 9-12 & Romeo

and Juliet 12+, Mar 30, Apr 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Various times. £10. The Tempest 5-8 & The Tempest 9-12. Apr 10, 11, 12.30pm. £10 Macbeth 5-8 & Macbeth 9-12. Apr 12, 13. 12.30pm. £10. Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com

March 31

Easter Trail

11am-4.30pm.Choc surprise for the first 100 people. Lauderdale House, N6 5HG. Free, donations welcome. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whatson/easter-trail-2024

Apr 1, May 6, 27, Jun 23

Special Steaming Days

Apr 1 Easter Fun. 10am-4pm. Engine runs 12.30-1.15pm, 2.30pm-3.15pm. General open days, second and fourth Sundays, 10am-3.30pm. Free Activities and guided tours. Markfield Beam Engine and Museum, N15 5UL. Free www.mbeam.org

Apr 2

Edmonton Green Spring Event Activities for families and children via the edMINIton's kids club. Free. Check the website from Mar 15. edmontongreencentre.co.uk

Apr 3

Kitchen Science

Entertaining science show that proves that chemistry is all around us. 7+ 2pm & 6pm. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. £16, child £10. www.rigb.org

Apr 6, May 4

Making Masks

Inspired by the collections. 10am4pm. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Drop-in, free. Book timed entry. www.britishmuseum.org

Apr 9

The Brick People

Choose your own Lego adventure. 1hr. Various times. 3-12 and their adults. artsdepot, N12 0GA. From £6. www.artsdepot.co.uk

Apr 9-11

Design Camps

Apr 9: Code Your Own Adventure 8-11, Enzo Mari Lino Printing 11-14 Apr 10: Enzo Mari Lino Printing 8-11 & Zine Making 11-14

Apr 11: Skateboard Deck Making 8-11, Digital Illustrator 11-14. Design Museum, W8 6AG. Camps approx 6hrs. £74, Early bird £66 until Mar 16. www.designmuseum.org

Apr 12

Science of Surgery

Medical science fair for families. Meet scientists at UCL/WEISS and find out about their amazing research. Lots of hands-on demos to try. 11am-4pm. Free and no need to book. Suitable 5+ to adults. Charles Bell House, 4345 Foley Street, London, W1W 7TS https://shorturl.at/mnsI8

Apr 13, May 11

Masterpieces In Minecraft

Construct a creation from Egypt, Rome, ancient Greece or Japan. 10am-4pm. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Drop-in, free. Book timed entry. www.britishmuseum.org

Apr 25

Little Feet: Explorer Activities for u5 with multi-sensory activity stations. Investigate, build, create and draw. Part of Legion: Life In The Roman Army. 10.30am-12pm. Drop-in. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. Free. Book free timed museum entry. www.britishmuseum.org

Apr 26-28

Depot Family Tours: London By Design

Three-day celebration of London

Transport design. Family activities, design your own tile and build your dream Lego city. All ages. London Transport Museum. Acton Depot, W3 9BQ. £6, child free. www.ltmuseum.co.uk/visit/museum-depot

May 4-7

Mill Hill Art Exhibition

Over 160 paintings by Milldon Arts Society. Come and vote for your favourite painting. May 4 2pm-8pm, May 5 1pm-8pm, May 6 10am-8pm, May 7 10am-5pm. All ages. Trinity Church, The Broadway, NW7 3TB. Free. milldonartsociety.org.uk

Looking ahead…

May 17-Jun 8

The Enormous Crocodile

New musical version of Roald Dahl’s tale. Various dates/times. Rec 4+. Regents Park Open Air Theatre, through Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park. NW1 4NU. From £15 openairtheatre.com

May 24-26

MCM ComicCon

Gather your padawans, young wizards and superheroes. Has family activities in The Treehouse area. Excel Centre, E16 1XL Various prices, u10 free. www.excel.london

June 21-29

The Acrobatic Swan Lake

Fusing classical ballet and Chinese acrobatic arts. Various times. 1hr 45 inc interval. All ages. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. From £15. www.sadlerswells.com

Jun 22

Red Bull Soapbox Race

60 teams compete at the pinnacle of non-motor racing. 2pm-8pm. Tickets must be bought in advance. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. 25+ £33.03, u25 £22.10.

www.alexandrapalace.com

… and further afield

Mar 23-April 14

Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

10am-5.30pm. Inc with entry. Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU. Various prices. www.hrp.org.uk

Mar 29-Apr 1

Easter Trail

Complete the trail for a prize. £2. 3+. Adventure playground, giant slides, maze, gardens. Historic House tour extra. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. £13. Fam 4 £48 www.knebworthhouse.com

Apr 9-12

Easter Dragon Quest

Book timed entry. Prehistory talks and demos, friction fire-lighting, storytelling, make your own clay dragon Easter egg, crafts – and Dragon Easter Egg hunt in the forest. Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, SG13 8NY. £12.50. www.celticharmony.org

Apr 20

The Inflatable 5k Plus 2.5k, 10k, 15k. From £17.50 kids 2.5k. NHS discount. 5+. Hertfordshire County Showground, The Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, AL3 7PT.

www.ukrunningevents.co.uk

Apr 20

St George’s Family Fun Day

An afternoon of entertainment and activities. 12pm-5pm. Check website for details. Grundy Park, Cheshunt. www.visitleevalley.org.uk/eventlistings

After School Education

Kumon Islington

Delivering proven academic success in maths and English, through work that is set at just the right level for your child, keeping them engaged and making progress to develop their confidence and help them thrive at school. In-person or online. We offer Kumon Connect. Our students are currently 3-18.  07888 594144.

www.kumon.co.uk/islington

11+ Mocktestmasters

Specialist providers of information and resources for the 11+ entrance exam, to demystify and ease preparation for parents and children. 11+ events in Finchley, Barnet and Edmonton. Plus Holiday Learning Clubs, Mock Test Review Sessions, Pass Club – Saturday tuition and Weekly Practice Tests.

www.mocktestmasters.com

Vincent & Frida

Unlock your child's creativity in our fun and exciting art appreciation lessons! Give your child the gift of art and help them develop their creative skills with our specially designed classes. Our experienced teachers will engage your child with interactive and enjoyable activities that will ignite their passion for art. We provide a safe and friendly environment that encourages learning and growth. Enrol your child today and watch them blossom into a confident and creative individual that loves art. Private lessons available. vincentandfrida.com

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Hillgate Tutors

We offer support from age 5 to university, understanding your child’s needs and matching them with one of our highly-qualified passionate educators who will create a tailored learning plan. Hillgate Tutors listen, guide, encourage and monitor your child to help them achieve their absolute best. Tutoring at your home or online. 07748 956581 to discuss.

www.hillgatetutors.co.uk

Top Of The Class Tuition– Our students achieve the highest grades in exams: 11+, GCSE in Maths, Science and English, and A Levels in Pure Maths, Statistics & Mechanics. In Key Stages 1-3 we build strong foundations in Maths, Science and English. All with top quality teaching from highly experienced tutors. See our student grade record online, and our testimonials. In Edmonton, and online by request.

From Year 2 to GCSE, Maths, Science, English. 3 subjects, 3 hours £25 (£8/hr). Family discount (£6/hr). Sat 9.30-12.30. 07985337275 or 02088840732.

www.jegamaths.co.uk

Science of Surgery Apr 12

Hello Italia

Dramarama

Palmers Green High School

Purple Pages

Ivy House School

We are an independent non-profit organisation teaching Italian language, culture and literature to children from Reception and Pre-School level up, offering accredited GCSE and A-Level courses. Our teachers are qualified and highly skilled. We hold classes in N12. www.italianschool.co.uk

Performing Arts

Perform Classes

Confidence building weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-7s and 7-12s.

Classes are designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Visit www.perform. org.uk/try to book a FREE class.

Venues: N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N16, N19, N20, N21, N22, EN5, EC1, NW1, NW2, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW7, NW8, NW11, EC1R, EC1Y Easter holiday club: Rapunzelthemed. April 3-5: Muswell Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb April 8-10: Barbican, Highbury, Crouch End, St John’s Wood www.perform.org.uk/rapunzel 020 7255 9120 ✉enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk

Stage Academy

Our child-centred drama holiday camps are filled with non-stop drama fun, engaging creative activities, and rewarding acting games and exercises.

Our camps boost children’s confidence and self-awareness and ignite their imagination. All our experienced drama teachers are trained to help children achieve their very best; we fully encourage children to bring their creative ideas to life, in a safe and nurturing environment.   info@ dramarama.co.uk 07721 978503. www.dramarama.co.uk

Hoilday Clubs

Moss Hall Playcentre

Team games, model making, den building, bake offs, park trips and more fun days at our high-quality, affordable camps for 4 to 11s. Flexible childcare where everyone is supported. In Moss Hall Infant School, N12 8PE. Tax-free/ Childcare Vouchers accepted.  07731669002. ✉ enquiries@ mosshallplaycentre.co.uk www.mosshallplaycentre.co.uk

Schools & Nurseries

St Andrew's Montessori

At Palmers Green High School, we specialise in educating girls aged 3-16. PGHS is a very special "through-school" where pupils progress in a familiar setting and benefit from seamless transitions across the key stages. Our class sizes and exceptional pastoral care offer a level of personal attention that is unrivalled, and which allows every pupil to be their individual, authentic self. We challenge and guide our pupils to achieve their full potential within our warm and friendly school environment. 020 8886 1135. www.pghs.co.uk

Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, coeducational, and nondenominational school nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and core values, instilled throughout pupils’ learning pathway from Early Years up to and throughout the Prep School. Newly welcomed into the Inspired Education Group, Ivy House School embraces Inspired’s three pillars of education: academic excellence, sports, and the performing and creative arts. www.ivyhouseschool.co.uk

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College Francais Bilingue de Londres

Based in the heart of London, CFBL provides exceptional English-French bilingual education to girls and boys aged 3 to 15. Bilingual education equips students with the soft skills and global mindset that will prepare them for the workplace of the future. Our students grow into ambitious, confident and wellrounded individuals, and their educational attainment opens doors to prestigious universities around the world. www.cfbl.org.uk

Dwight School London

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Building self-confidence, teamwork, ambition and responsibility, we unlock the potential inside every young person, giving them the chance to be the stars of tomorrow - on stage or off. Book a free trial to discover the Stage Academy difference. Classes in N1, N3, N6, N8 and N12. Act, sing, dance and succeed!

Plus we can bring our Stage Academic magic to your party with Stage Parties for all ages. Let us take care of everything, leaving you to enjoy the party.

https://stageacademy.co.uk

Live 4 Dancing Ballroom

St Andrew’s Montessori is a thriving gem in the heart of Islington, surrounded by trees, its own bug hotel, herb gardens, vegetable planters. Inspirational indoor and outdoor learning are key. Sustainability and ecoawareness are embedded in our ethos. Happiness, confidence, and independence are the foundations of our school. Ofsted Outstanding in all areas over the past 12 years, we provide an exceptional and unique start to early-years education.

We are London’s premier dance school for Ballroom. Parents see the difference in their child’s dancing in just 4 weeks! Our Ballroom dance classes promote improved coordination, correct posture, strength, flexibility, improved self-confidence and body image, teamwork, and discipline. Our dance school offers excellence in Ballroom dance training and students can take exams assessed by the world’s leading body, the International Dance Teachers’ Association, and sparkle on stage in performances. ✉info@live4dancing.co.uk www.live4dancing.co.uk

www.standrewsmontessori.com Take a virtual tour at www.standrewsmontessori.com/ virtual-tour

Hyland House School

A Christian, independent school, we empower our 2 to 11-year-olds to aim high and dream big. Our children are achieving excellence.

Our Early Years is Ofsted-graded Outstanding. 1-6 are graded Good. Contact us to arrange a visit. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Hyland House School is at 97 Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186 ✉info@hylandhouseschool.org www.hylandhouseschool.org

St Joseph's Primary & Nursery

We've been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872, and provide a world class education for children age 2-18 at our international school. We follow the rich rich and stimulating International Baccalaureate programmes. www.dwightlondon.org

Les Petites Etoiles

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For over a decade, our five multilingual nurseries in Angel (formerly Mars Montessori), Crouch Hill, Paddington (formerly Les Trois Oursons), Tufnell Park and West Hampstead, have provided exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment. In addition to our focus on French and English, our Mandarin programme introduces children to the beauty and richness of Mandarin Chinese. Our children enjoy a perfectly-balanced 4-course menu, organic wherever possible.

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Woodlands Nursery

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Based in Highgate, an Ofsted & Diocesan rated "Outstanding" primary school, offering the very best start for children 2-11 with high levels of progress and attainment. We provide an education rich in unique opportunities and experiences which influences a lifelong love of learning. Provision 7.30am6pm. Arrange a tour by calling 0207 272 1270 or emailing office@stjosephs.islington.sch.uk www.st-josephs.islington.sch.uk

Our nursery provides outstanding care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with days packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly-trained and knowledgeable staff.   Children have daily access to our large recently-renovated outdoor space packed full of features designed to nurture and inspire children’s imaginations every day. Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Fully inclusive service. https://childbasepartnership.com/ nursery/woodlands-day-nurserybarnet Please call 020 8447 1914 or email woodlands.barnet@childbase.com

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Middx Uni Baby Lab

We are seeking parents/caregivers with 4-9-month-old infants to take part in exciting research on infants’ understanding of music and its role in early communica tion! Take part in ONE 30-45min session at our babyLab, Middx Uni, Hendon, NW4, and be awarded a £10 Amazon voucher. Free parking. Scan code to see a visit to babyLab! ✉ Tatiana Sobolewska (PhD researcher) t.g.sobolewska@mdx.ac.uk

Tiny Talk – Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak, at an award-winning TinyTalk baby signing class. Interactive music class and sensory activities, plus time for a cuppa. www.TinyTalk.co.uk/zahrak

Colourstrings

Kindergartens for a brilliant start and long-term success in music!

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Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for children aged 2 to 11.

Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school for children aged 2 to 11.

www.ivyhouseschool.co.uk

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