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Classic book of the week – What the Ladybird heard next

Classic book of the week – What the Ladybird heard next.

Cover of book what the ladybird heard next

Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.

Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is What the Ladybird heard next.

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By |2017-05-17T19:05:06+00:00May 23rd, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Classic book of the week – Giraffes can’t dance…

Classic book of the week – Giraffes can’t dance

Cover of Giraffes can't dance book


Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.

Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is Giraffes can’t dance.

http://amzn.to/2mHAZK1

 

 

By |2017-05-17T18:58:09+00:00May 17th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Who lives here? The Gruffalo

Classic book of the week – The Gruffalo: Who Lives Here?

 

Copy of the image Gruffalo book
Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.
Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is The Gruffalo:  Who lives here?

http://amzn.to/2mHCOqA

 

By |2017-05-10T08:58:56+00:00May 10th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Sani Resort – Children stay free!

Do you have young children and still trying to decide where to go for the Summer? Sani Resort welcomes children! That’s why children up to the age of 12 stay free in three out of their four properties.

Halkidiki is a region in northern Greece known for its jutting peninsulas, which feature Mediterranean forests that give way to sandy beaches in sheltered bays.

Before having children my husband and I visited Sani Resort twice in Halkidiki, Greece.  It is absolutely stunning, but most of all their facilities for families with young children are excellent!  We would very highly recommend Sani Resort to families with children and hope to return one day now that we have our own children.

One thing to note is that once there, you are quite isolated unless you have a car to get around.  Thessaloniki is only a 40 min drive away and definitely worth exploring.  Alternatively there are lots of other small villages to explore along the coast.  If you don’t have a car and want to get out and about the hotel does provide a minibus that does day trips to some of the other local villages of interest.

For more information please visit their website below:

 

http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB

 

They also ensure that your children are well looked after at their our Ofsted-standard Melissa Crèche and Mini Club, run by UK childcare specialists Worldwide Kids Company.

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http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/active/top-tennis-hotels/page/sani-resort,-greece

 

By |2017-05-10T09:47:22+00:00May 8th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Classic book of the week – Postman Bear

Classic Book of the Week – Postman Bear

cover of postman bear book

Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.

Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is Postman Bear (Tales from Acorn wood)

http://www.amzn.to/2mHr7Qr

 

 

 

By |2017-04-26T10:03:13+00:00April 26th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

New Wonderlab at the Science Museum

Science Museum – Wonderland, The Statoil Gallery

wonderland image

Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the newest and most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.

Spread across seven different zones, there’s loads of opportunity to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Order live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars. You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations and shows, led by our talented team of Explainers.

With 50 mind-blowing marvels of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.

It’s located on the third floor. It’s not free.  Day passes are £6.00 or you pay £10 and you get to come back as many times as you like over a 12 month period, which we think is really good value. Wonderlab is really incredible, there is so much to do and even more hands on activities and puzzles. They also have slides that teach the kids about friction and live and interactive experiment shows.

By |2017-04-25T09:23:32+00:00April 23rd, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Classic Book of the week, The Very Hungry Caterpillar

 

Classic book of the week

Image of The Very Hungry Caterpillar book

Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.

Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

http://amzn.to/2nDVGY8

By |2017-04-19T19:52:27+00:00April 19th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Classic book of the week, The Tickle Book

Classic book of the week –  The Tickle Book

Image of The Tickle book cover

Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.

Every week we select one book as our classic book of the week.  This week’s classic book is The Tickle Book (board book).

http://amzn.to/2nE0UDi

 

By |2017-03-31T10:55:52+00:00April 5th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Hoop – Everything going on for Kids

Image of Hoop app for families

Need to find something to do with the kids this week?  Download this great new app, Hoop, on your phone and have everything that’s on in London and other major UK cities at your fingertips.

We have been using hoop for a few weeks now and we think it’s pretty cool. It has lots of listings of things going on in your area all based around kids. From newborn to teen you will be able to find something to do in your area. The app is well designed and simple to use as well.

An absolute must have for families.

https://hoop.co.uk/features/

 

By |2017-03-31T10:45:25+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments

Need a temporary holiday nanny or cover this Easter break?

A nanny can turn a holiday into an unforgettable experience.

The cost of a holiday nanny starts at £450 a week, on top of which the family has to pay for travel and accommodation and provide meals. While large hotels and resorts at home and abroad can supply babysitters, and very often a children’s club, a holiday nanny makes perfect sense if you’re staying in a farmhouse, villa or gîte.

As many parents know, there are few more frustrating feelings than aching to go to that amazing restaurant down the road but being unable to because the baby is overtired, the older one turns his/her nose up at haute cuisine and the maître d’ turns up his nose at both of them.

A holiday nanny spares you all that. Plus, if you get the right person – and part of the service is carefully matching families and staff – your children will adore spending time with him/her. And, as every parent knows, if the children are happy, the grown-ups can slope off for a lovely middle-aged nap.

To book your holiday nanny or make an enquiry, get in touch with Corrina or Ronel on 020 7935 3515 or email us on info@nannyservice.co.uk

 

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By |2017-03-28T14:49:34+00:00March 30th, 2017|Parental Blog|0 Comments