Half Term Fun

Half term already, can you believe it?!?!  But that means one thing, small people wanting constant entertainment for a whole week! Fear not, we have a few ideas for you to help keep your little ones busy.

RHS WISLEY GARDENS

For a nice little day trip out of nappy valley, why not head down to beautiful RHS Wisley gardens where you can take part in their brilliant half term programme of activities including craft workshops, storytelling and planting workshops! Don’t forget they also have their ‘Back to Nature Garden’, which was inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show Garden co-designed by The Duchess of Cambridge in last year. This is an amazing area for little one to explore and burn off some energy. If it’s too wet (or windy) to be outdoors the Glasshouse is another great area to explore.

All activities are included in a normal Wisley admission fee but some activities will need be booked in advance.
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https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/half-term

WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE

Alternatively, why not unleash your inner Peppa Pig & head to London Wetlands annual Puddle Jumping Championships, which runs daily from Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February.

Come rain or shine, get your Wellies on & get out into nature. If you don’t fancy the puddle jumping, there are plenty of other ways to keep the family entertained, why not try out the mud kitchens or explore the wild walk?
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https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/london-puddle-jumping-championships/5004

BATTERSEA POWER STATION

A bit closer to home, Battersea power station also has some wonderful and exciting things on for the whole family - the best bit is it's all free!

Design Your Own Kaleidoscope
15th - 16th February, 11am - 4pm

Bug mask colouring
20th - 23rd February, 11am - 4pm

Soft play and giant games
15th, 16th, 20th - 23rd February, 11am - 4pm

Be sure to check it out
https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/whats-on/detail/bps-half-term 
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But if all that just sounds too exhausting and you need a day, or an afternoon, indoors check out these simple but great activities to do with the little ones...brilliant for building concentration, encouraging language development and imagination...

LARGE BOX ACTIVITY
Save those delivery boxes, whatever the size.  Grab some felt tips (or paints & scissors if you're feeling adventurous) and let the kids get creative.... it's a great activity for a rainy day and something that can be played with over and over again.... simple but so much fun!

LOO ROLL CREATURES

All you need is some loo or kitchen towel rolls and a few craft supplies – like coloured card, googly eyes, pom poms, coloured pens & glue. Then let their imaginations go wild. This is a great activity to encourage colour recognition, fine motor skills & even scissor skills when supervised. This will keep them busy & they can create a game with their creatures when they’re finished.
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PRACTICAL LIFE ACTIVITIES
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Montessori educates children to develop using practical life activities rather than formal teaching. Here, we develop motor control and coordination, as well as independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility using every day objects found in the home. From threading pasta tubes to transferring from one bowl to another using a spoon or child friendly tweezers. These are activities that will keep children busy whilst encouraging patience, concentration and hone their fine motor skills.

Happy contented children mean a happy mummy & a few minutes of peace!
Enjoy the holidays and see you in a week.