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It seems like just a moment since they were breaking up! Starting or going back to school can be challenging for children (and parents) so check out our advice on new term teething problems and inspire your kids with our great book recommendations. Autumn is a beautiful time of year so take a look at our suggestions for activities to do with the kids outside. Enjoy our Autumn treasure hunt or try one of our family-friendly walk suggestions when half term rolls around. And, if you want to keep your kids off screens as the nights draw in, check out our half term screen-free kids’ activities too! Finally, in this issue, we have tonnes of Action Heroes sets, some fun Sneezy Mr Frosty toys and cool Marlo & to giveaway! By applying, you’ll also
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Families Suffolk: Issue 67 familiesonline.co.uk4 @suffolkarchives l www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/whatson JOIN US FOR FAMILY CRAFTING ACTIVITIES IN IPSWICH, BURY ST EDMUNDS AND LOWESTOFT An engaging exhibition for all ages uncovering the journey of pioneering Ipswich printers W.S. Cowell Ltd through a vibrant selection of books, prints, and original artwork. Established in 1818, Cowell’s printed the first UK editions of Babar the Elephant. They went on to become key in the launch of Puffin Picture Books, and worked with leading artists including Kathleen Hale, Edward Ardizzone, Eric Ravilious and Pablo Picasso. Find out more, hear new stories, and ask your burning questions on a special 1 hour curator tour! Saturday 5 November 11am, Wednesday 9 November 2pm, Saturday 19 November 11am, Wednesday 23 November 2pm, Wednesday 7 December 2pm, Saturday 17 December 11am, Wednesday 21 December 2pm. PICTURE BOOKS FOR ALL EXHIBITION AND CURATOR TOURS 21 October 2022 – 8 January 2023. Free entry to exhibition. Curator tour ticket: £5/£4 concessions. Come and enjoy some spooky craft family fun! 5 - 11 year olds. Ipswich: Monday 24 October - Friday 28 October, 10am -12.30pm. £5 per child. Lowestoft: Thursday 27 October and Saturday 29 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Free of charge. Bury St Edmunds: Wednesday 26 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm. £2 per child. First Sunday of each month: 2 October, 6 November, 4 December and 8 January, 10am - 12.30pm. Arts sessions designed for the whole family with a different theme each week. Spaces are limited so we recommend booking to ensure your places. Special discounts for lunch boxes purchased at the time of tickets. Children 5+ and their families. £15 for 1 adult and 1 child, £20 for 1 adult and 2 children, £25 for 2 adults and 2 children. SUNDAY FAMILY ARTS CLUB At The Hold, Ipswich. Saturday 5 November and Saturday 19 November, 10am - 12.30pm. Come and try out different printing styles including potato and block printing and take home a bag you have designed. 5-11 year olds. £5 per child. PRINTING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS At The Hold, Ipswich. LET’S GET CRAFTY: HALLOWEEN Images used courtesy of W.S. Cowell
familiesonline.co.uk Families Suffolk: Issue 67 5 WHAT'S ON Peppa Pig © [2021] ABD Ltd/Ent. One UK Ltd Wed 21Thu 22 ipswichtheatres.co.ukSept Sessions include a range of activities including: DRAWING, PAINTING, WEAVING, SCULPTING, TIE DYE DECOUPAGE, PYROGRAPHY, DESIGN, WOODWORK & ENGAGING CHALLENGES Workshops are available at weekends, after schools, during the week for home educated children & throughout school holidays. 2, 3 & 4 hour sessions are available. £10 per child, per hour. Appropriate for children aged 5-15. Spaces limited to 6 children. BOOK NOW on 07710 779801 Follow us on Instagram @freedompalette22 FREEDOM PALETTE Luxury Craft Workshops for Children Expires 31st Oct 2022.
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The Power of Stories touring exhibition based on the original award-winning exhibition by Ipswich Museums culminates at Snape Maltings. The expansive foyer that connects the reed beds outside with the concert hall will be inhabited by this exhibition that explores storytelling in the arts, making space for more people and communities to tell their stories. Inspired by the Marvel film Black Panther, the first blockbuster film with a black director, writer and cast, there will be contributions from the local community along with a look into the Britten and Pears archive based in Aldeburgh. This fantastic exhibition, featuring costumes from the film Black Panther, is open daily 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sundays), and during evening concerts from October 2022 to January is in partnership with Marvel Studios, Aspire Black Suffolk and the Association of Suffolk Museums with the support of CIC, Colchester + Ipswich Museum Service, Arts Council England and Suffolk County Council. For more information, visit: www.brittenpearsarts.org/ autumn-exhibition-the-power-of-stories
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The Star Challenge is an enjoyable learning experience to inspire a younger generation to ‘give back’ to a local charity and understand how our hospice stars support their community.
St Elizabeth Hospice is looking for Shining Stars who can take on the challenge to accumulate funds to support patients and their families. Just like our hospice team, get your school or youth group to become Shining Stars and receive a selection box of activity plans. You could also get a visit from our hospice stars Woolly Pully and Owl-fie.
Dofundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.ukyouknowaschooloryouthgroupwho could make a positive impact in their community? they enjoy dressing down, baking or singing? To register visit: www.register.enthuse.com/ps/event/HalloweenFirewalkIpswich out get involved with our Star Challenge!
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on all brave ‘soles’ to cross barefoot over red-hot embers to raise funds for the charity on Saturday 22 October, at Venue 16. Gates open at 6pm, registration closes at 6:50pm with Firewalk training commencing at 7pm and there will be a range of drink and street food to enjoy with the event ending at 10pm. Participation costs £25 and by signing up you will pledge to fundraise for the hospice to help improve life for people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses in Suffolk. Walkers should be aged over 11 years old. However we will consider slightly younger if they are mature. We ask if under 18 that they are mature enough to listen to and understand the training and will require a parent or guardian to sign a form. If your school or youth group are interested in becoming Shining Stars, call 01473 723 600 or email
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St Elizabeth Hospice is an independent Suffolk charity, which every year delivers care to over 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney, who are living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. These services cost £12.9m to facilitate each year, with the charity raising 70% of funds via revenue streams and the generosity of the community through support of its retail shops and fundraising activities. For more details visit: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk
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Get outdoors and go on a treasure hunt with your kids, finding and matching autumn treasures.
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Ideal for appreciating the autumn season and getting outdoors. No checking online until you get home! On the next page you’ll find pictures of eight different autumn treasures to find in the park or woodlands. Remember, the Woodland Trust has a great guide to woodlands near you. Once you’ve found them, write in the name of what you’ve found. Get your grown up to help Thenyou. take a look at the pictures in a row at the bottom. Each picture has some kind of connection to your treasures. It might be where the treasure comes from or maybe where you find it. When you’ve worked out the connection, draw a line from each of your autumn treasures to the picture at the bottom that is connected to it. And hey presto, you’re done! And hopefully you’ve found an autumn treasure you can keep or learned something you didn’t know. Have fun!
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Families Suffolk: Issue 67 familiesonline.co.uk12 AUTUMN Enjoying autumn outside Get your kids outside and engaging with nature this autumn with these great activity options. Play Pooh sticksPick your NoughtsPlaypumpkinownnaturalandCrosses Forage for edibleswild Make friends with a bug Go orienteeringfamily Play conkers Have fun stickswithMake a potionmagic WHAT'S AUTUMNON
Explore the National Botanic Garden of Wales or CantrefFarm.Adventure Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens Try Ripon and Fountains Abbey walk or the Lost Spa trail.
The great British countryside is full of stunning walks. Here are nine that are suitable for the whole family. So why not make a day of it?
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Sutherland’sGrove From waterfalls to forest trails, a Scottish wonderland in West Argyll.
Old Sarum Explore the walks around this Iron Age Hillfort in Wiltshire. Stowe countryside,Breathtakinglake and forest at Stowe in Bucks. Dogs on leads. BreconNationalBeaconsPark
Tegg’s CountryNosePark Follow The Gritstone Trail from Disley to Kidsgrove, through Tegg’s Nose in Cheshire.
Ham House and Garden Fun walking & activities in the gardens of a seventeenth century manor in Surrey.
An outdoor oasis in London – escape the concrete jungle!
Family-friendly walks for autumn
Seven CountrySistersPark Miles of coastline in the South Downs National Park in East Sussex.
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Baking shortbread and scones is simple enough for inexperienced bakers to try. Hopefully the end results will taste great and they will enjoy eating them too.
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Children love to paint and getting messy is part of the fun! BUT the idea of the mess can fill many parents with dread. Instead of using poster paint, try using watercolour paints which are easier to clean up. To change things up, get the kids painting on coffee filters, a canvas or ice cubes. Painting There’s no doubt that playdough is a versatile toy. But if the smell and texture of big-branded playdough is something you’re not keen on, there are some wonderful options for soft and scented playdough that doesn’t leave a greasy residue. Check that its been UKCA tested before buying. Playdough
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We asked Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning for some easy-to-set-up activities that will appeal to little hands, eyes and brains.
Reading to your kids is great but don’t limit the experience to sitting on the sofa. If the book is set in a cave, evict the vacuum cleaner from under the stairs and issue everyone with head torches! If you’re reading a desert adventure, create a Bedouin tent using some sheets and your clothes horse.
Baking bread is also surprisingly simple and you and your children can have lots of fun creating different animals out of the dough to then bake in the oven.
Boosted books
This is a fun way for kids to learn about design and teamwork. All you need is a piece of paper, some pens, some counters (maybe toy figures), some dice and some rules. Involve your children in working out what the game is about, how it works and decorate your board before playing! Design a board game
Easy science experiments Treasure hunt
This doesn’t need to be overly complicated. Often keeping it simple is far better than creating something elaborate. Try making a paper boat and see how far it travels or creating tealight holders out of old jam jars by gluing on pieces of tissue paper. These also make lovely homemade presents for grandparents. Art and craft
Screen-free rainy day activities
There are lots of easy science experiments that can be tried at home with household items and they encourage kids to ask questions, make predictions and understand the world around them. Try making a lava lamp with water, food colouring and oil in a jar. Add an effervescent tablet and watch what happens!
We asked Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning for some easy-to-set-up activities that will appeal to little hands, eyes and brains.
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Hide some treasure and then create a map for your kids to follow. Make it more interesting (and last longer) by having the map lead your little pirates to different locations where each location’s ‘treasure’ is a clue to the next location. For more authenticity, scrunch up the paper and stain it with a damp teabag.
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familiesonline.co.uk Families Suffolk: Issue 67 17 EDUCATION Most children with special educational needs (SEN) go to a mainstream school, where there are both pupils with and without SEN. So, if your child has special educational needs, what type of support can you expect from their school and how do go about getting that support? READ MORE Getting school support for a child with SEN Contributed by Contact Unique T-shirts from Marlo & Cole! Magazine T&Cs apply FREE for your child APPLY HERE available10 2-3,Sizes3-4&4-5 EDUCATION
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Further plans to incorporate the use of outdoor space within the school’s co-curricular programme include the launch of a ‘mini DofE’ initiative, designed to provide life-skill development opportunities which will support pupils in their future endeavours for years to come.
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Described by Head Jonathan Egan as a ‘child’s utopia’, the school is nestled in the quiet surrounds of Brandeston village, with grounds that expand vast areas of idyllic open space, complete with breath-taking views (and more recently paddle boarding use) of the river Deben. With such an inspiring setting for pupils to spend their days, it’s easy to see why the school wishes to capitalise on its use of outdoor space to enhance pupils’ academic learning. In 2016 the school developed its own specialised outdoor learning area, which has been continuously used to deliver weekly Forest School sessions and is home to a dedicated Low Ropes Course. In 2021, Jo Drury, the school’s Forest School teacher, was appointed Head of Outdoor Education, tasked with expanding outdoor education provision across the whole school and enhancing the learning outcomes of all FCPS pupils. She commented: “Our desire at FCPS is to bolster the entire curriculum proposition by encouraging ‘classroom’ learning to be taken into the outdoor environment, no matter what subject or age of pupils being taught. For so many pupils, being in an open space may not feel as restrictive as a classroom and allows for movement and much needed time to be mindful. Playing and problem solving with natural resources allows children to experiment and find flow and inspires imaginations, which can be an exceptionally powerful tool to nurture a love of learning. All of our teaching staff are enthused and supportive of our outdoor education philosophy. We provide training to encourage and support our staff in embracing the outdoor setting for teaching delivery, witnessing great success, especially in areas such as English, Drama and Maths.”
Framlingham College Prep School is set in 28 acres of beautiful rural Suffolk countryside, so it’s no surprise that promoting teaching and learning outside the traditional classroom sits at the forefront of their education agenda.
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familiesonline.co.uk Families Suffolk: Issue 67 19 EDUCATION 1 OCTOBER – 15 NOVEMBER One WeekFree Trial Kumon delivers proven academic success. Our expert Instructors will develop your child’s confidence and help them thrive at school. Book your Free Trial today! Ipswich Central Study Centre 01473 614665 kumon.co.uk For research findings on Kumon study, please visit kumon.co.uk. Terms and conditions apply. Fees vary. Participating centres only. Please refer to your local study centre. Subject to availability. AT HOME | IN CENTRE | ONLINE What can parents and carers do to ensure their children, of all ages, develop great learning habits which will help them achieve their maximum potential in school and in life? It all starts with talking - and lots of it – from the very early years onward. READ MORE Why education begins at home
Families Suffolk: Issue 67 familiesonline.co.uk20 EDUCATION Chapter books that encourage kindness The MovementSoup By Ben Davis Age 8+ The Worries: Sohal Finds a Friend By JionAgeSheibani6+ The Elephant in the Room By Holly Goldberg Sloan Age 10+ A Kind of Spark By ElleAgesMcNicoll8+ Lost By Ele AgesFountain11+ Five Ways to Make a Friend By Gillian Cross Ages 8+ The Elephant By PeterAgesCarnavas6+ Boy at the Back of the Class By Onjali Q. Rauf Ages 8+ Wonder By R. J. AgePalacio8+ Our friends at Parrot Street Book Club contribute their suggestions. WHAT'S EDUCATIONON
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New term teething troubles
The autumn term has begun and your child has returned to school. What kind of ‘teething troubles’ might you face over the next few months while your child copes with the changes that September brought with it? And how should you deal with them? My child is having trouble making friends Perhaps they’re in a different class or their closest friend has left the school and they’re struggling to adjust and find a new bestie or gang. Regardless, there are a couple of things you can do to boost your child’s friendships. Firstly, of course, talk to your child’s teacher and ask if there’s anyone they think your son or daughter might particularly gel with. Next up, invite them over for a playdate or arrange to meet them and their parent in the park. If confidence is an issue, role play approaching potential friends with your little one…take it in turns. My child can’t manage this year’s curriculum Primary school learning is much more of a double act these days, a partnership between parents and teachers. Again, go and have a chat with the teacher to try and understand your child’s level and find out what you can do to support your little one’s reading, writing or maths at home. This needn’t be anything formal, just reading a little more together or encouraging them to do some basic adding up when you’re at the shops or baking. For writing practice, could they write a post card to their grandparents or other relatives? READ MORE Make fruity, crunchy ice with Mr Frosty!
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When your child is ready to move on from picture books, here are some wonderful first chapter books recommended by Parrot Street Book Club.
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Morgan the Book Cat By Polly Faber, illustrated by VulliamyClara
By David MacPhail, illustrated by MorganRichard Noodle the Doodle By Jonathan Meres, illustrated by Katy Halford
Panda at the Door Written and illustrated by Sarah Horne
Brilliant first chapter books for early readers
Alien in the FactoryJam By Chrissie Sains. illustrated by Jenny Taylor Velda andAwesomesttheVikingtheVoyageofDeadlyDoom
By Serena Patel, illustrated by Selom Sunu
Dragon Storm By Alastair DeschampsillustratedChisholm,byEricandBenMantle
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The Tindims of Rubbish Island By Sally illustratedGardner,byLydiaCorrey
There’s a Dog in My Brain By Caroline Green, illustrated by Rikin Parekh
Introduce Stop, Look, Listen and Think. Point out hidden entrances or driveways that cross the pavement.
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Road safety for kids of all ages
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Children should not go out alone until they know and can use the Green Cross Code . Let your child make decisions with you, so they learn through practical action. Help your child plan safe walking routes. Encourage your child to talk about what they see on the roads and whether it’s safe.
In this film for children ages 3 to 6, pupils dress up and learn how to cross the road safely using the Stop, Look, Listen, Think sequence.
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The Green Cross Code Find a safe place to cross. STOP just before you get to the kerb. LOOK in all directions for approaching traffic. LISTEN for traffic approaching from all directions. THINK about whether it is safe to cross the road. Walk straight across the road. Keep LOOKING and LISTENING for traffic while crossing. Stop, Look, Listen, Think
Showhands.children how pedestrians walk safely on the pavement and vehicles use the road. Point out safer crossing places and show how to use them. Reinforce Stop, Look, Listen and Think.
Never let your child go near a road alone and always hold
In this film for ages 7 to 12, children discuss first solo journeys they’re looking forward to and older children share what their first journeys were like.
The number one rule is hand holding. If your child is likely to pull away use safety reins. Make sure your child walks on the INSIDE of the pavement away from traffic.
Families Suffolk: Issue 67 familiesonline.co.uk24 IDLING CARS ARE AN INVISIBLE THREAT - TURN IT OFF! Switching off engines when parked is a simple way we can help to clean the air we breathe. Find out how you can care for Suffolk’s air at: www.suffolk.gov.uk/air-quality
Doesn’t stopping and starting wear out the engine? This is no longer a problem with modern engines, and by not idling you will use less fuel and reduce your fuel costs.
MYTH TRUTH I need to run the engine to keep the heater on. The heater should stay warm with just the ignition on for up to 30 minutes after parking. If I’m parked on a yellow line, keeping my engine running means I won’t get a fine. Idling is against the traffic regulations so you could get a fine for idling and a parking ticket.
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High levels of pollution can cause asthma in children, and it can stunt their lung growth, which can have an impact on their health for the rest of their life. Even though children only spend 40% of their day at school, research has shown that as much as 60% of a child’s exposure to pollution can be from the school run and while at school. Cleaning up the air around schools is therefore a top priority, and putting a stop to idling is a great way to start. Whether you’re a parent, child, teacher or local resident, you can help spread the no idling message. We know that idling engines can be a bit of a grey area, so here’s a myth buster which will help you to separate the truth from the myths.
But surely idling doesn’t contribute very much to air pollution in the grand scheme of things? Idling can create high pollution spikes which can affect the people who live work and go to school on that street.
Remember - Babies and young children haven’t learnt how to chew, swallow and breathe in the right order yet. They sometimes get them mixed up, and this can cause choking. Some small objects, such as marbles, beads and button batteries, are just the right size to get stuck in a child's airway and cause choking. Even something as small as a grape can cause a toddler to choke. Reconstituted meat, like hot dogs and burgers, are some of the main dangers, along with hard sweets and nuts. You can keep your home child friendly by:
• Staying with your child while they eat, encouraging them to sit still and not to wriggle around, run around or lie down.
Babies and young children learn about the world by putting things in their mouths. While you might pick up an object to get a closer look, your baby will probably want to chew it to find out more!
• Making sure that small objects such as coins, buttons, small batteries, small parts from toys, are kept out of your child's reach.
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• Always cutting up food to make it safer to eat. Foods like tomatoes, grapes and blackberries should be cut into quarters.
• Avoid giving peanuts to children under 6 - they can be dangerous if a child chokes on them.
• It’s dangerous to prop a baby up to feed. If they choke they won’t be able to push the bottle away. For more information, visit: www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/ChildFriendly ADVICE
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• Fun, child-centred approach, using the Suzuki philosophy of ‘Every Child Can’.
• Step-by-step learning, to build confidence.
• Success is measured by our smiles and joy in shared music-making.
• Creating confident, well-rounded, happy and resilient musicians.Fostering a lifelong passion for music.
• Individual lessons supported by regular group-work and performance opportunities.
• Teacher-Parent-child teamwork; parent support and education.
• We aim to build a solid foundation of technique and beautiful tone right from the start.
• Long-established teaching practice, producing excellent results. Rachel tells us what to expect from her Cello Tuition...
Rachel Raval is an experienced Cello Teacher based in Ipswich and is now accepting applications for an Autumn start.
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• Access to the wider Suzuki communitynational and international workshops.
• Learning within a positive, nurturing environment.
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These delicious hot chocolate sticks are perfect when you want a warming treat this Halloween. Kids can get creative topping them with their favourite chocolates, sprinkles or even cookies and then enjoy them by dunking in a hot cup of milk.
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Bake these delicious Halloween recipes from Neha Gandesha @squashedpickle . Watch her videos or click for recipe and ingredients.
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My son is obsessed with anything creepy and scary and these fun and super-easy snacks are some of his favourites. Your kids will love these delicious Creepy Crumpet Pizzas, Ghostly Peppers and Witches Brooms made from Cheese Strings!
Tuna fish pie (with pumpkin tops)
Halloween treats
RECIPE
If you’re looking for something that’s Halloween-themed and easy to prepare with just one pot, this healthy pie is a perfect option. It’s a great way to get fish and hidden veg into your child’s diet too!
Making rice crispy treats is one of my favourite things to do with my son because he can do most of the job himself! It’s a fab no-bake recipe, you can use any cereal and the results are deliciously crispy and perfect for decoration.
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